Boy Scout Troop 493 Virginia Beach

Boy Scout Troop 493 Virginia Beach Welcome to Troop 493's Page! We hope you find it easy to navigate, and informative about our troop’s activities. Beginning in 1977, B.S.A.

We are a large, active Boy Scouts of America troop that takes part in many activities throughout the year, such as camping, visiting national historical sights, skills events, and service projects. Troop 493 prides itself on offering a fun, yet diversified program, challenging our scouts both physically and mentally, helping to prepare them for life’s joys and trials ahead. We have great depth in

our leadership (I have been Scoutmaster since 1977, and the Committee Chairman has been with us since 1982), and a proactive committee and scoutmaster staff to assist in carrying out the program you see offered. Troop 493 organized an Indian Dance Team for the purposes of providing an outlet for scouts to learn about Native American dance techniques and achieve the Indian Lore merit badge. Troop 493 maintains the ONLY Troop Indian Dance Team in Tidewater Council that is not affiliated with the Order of The Arrow (O/A). The Troop’s Dance Team is an all volunteer group of scouts interested in practicing and performing authentic Indian dances for other scouts, cubs, and the general public when requested. Scouts help make their own outfits and attend an annual Pow-Wow where they can get numerous outfit and dance ideas, and purchase Indian items to use during their performances. The Dance team usually practices on the Monday evenings that no troop meeting is scheduled, and offers an excellent opportunity for our scouts to get comfortable interacting with other scouts and the general public. If you live in the Great Neck / First Colonial area, come on by any Monday night, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm (Wycliffe Presbyterian Church, Great Neck Rd across from Cape Henry Hardware) and pay us a visit. We’d be happy to hear from you! You can send me a note at [email protected]

07/28/2023

Do you know the signs of heat-related illnesses and the responses to them? 🥵

Scouts! A definite question about First Aid, often confused in your responses. Be prepared! 😉
07/22/2022

Scouts! A definite question about First Aid, often confused in your responses. Be prepared! 😉

With the intense heat wave we're experiencing, it's important that you know the signs to watch for, and to understand the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Please stay as cool as you can, and if you need us, call us. We'll be right there!

Ya'll invited! RSVP to Nancy! Thanks. 🙂
05/17/2022

Ya'll invited! RSVP to Nancy! Thanks. 🙂

05/14/2022

The Parents and Alumni of Boy Scout Troop 493 Invite you to attend the Retirement Court of Honor for Wayne Richardson

Sunday, June 12th, 2022
1:30 – 3:30 pm

Wycliffe Presbyterian Church
1445 N. Great Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Reception following ceremony
RSVP to 757-739-1188 or
[email protected]

Please Help Spread the Word to Other Alumni

01/26/2022
Thanks to the Troop-493 Color Guard at this year's "Salute To Local Heroes" Event! Great job guys!
07/18/2021

Thanks to the Troop-493 Color Guard at this year's "Salute To Local Heroes" Event! Great job guys!

07/02/2021

Scout Troop 493 will soon welcome the addition of "Troop 5493" to our scouting family at Wycliffe Presbyterian Church! Yes, after years of standing alone, we welcomed Cub Pack 493 into our fold, and now we will soon welcome the addition of our sister Troop into the mix! With the unanimous approval of the Church Session, we hope to have the new unit chartered, in-place this coming fall with at least 5 female scouts, a scoutmaster, committee chairman, and a troop treasurer. Stay tuned for further updates, and if you know anyone who would be interested in joining the troop, or fulfilling a committee position in this inaugural scouting unit, give us a shout at e-mail address: [email protected] Thanks! 🙂

Scout Sunday, 14 FEB 2021
02/14/2021

Scout Sunday, 14 FEB 2021

Join in worship this morning at 10:00am as Wycliffe celebrates SCOUT SUNDAY, both online and in person at 1445 N. Great Neck, VB. The scripture focus is the prophet Elijah passing his work on to Elisha, and the Frank Kattwinkel Spirit of Scouting Award will be presented. All are welcome! (masked & spaced in person)

The "current" Troop 493 Meeting "hall." 😉
10/17/2020

The "current" Troop 493 Meeting "hall." 😉

Welcome fall this Sunday with WORSHIP UNDER THE PINES at 10am. Bring a chair, a blanket, sit at picnic tables, or enjoy from your car (it will be on the radio, too!). Another great time to invite a friend!

Please head this message! Thanks!
06/18/2020

Please head this message! Thanks!

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1445 N. Great Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA
23454

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