Boy Scout Troop 1607

03/27/2026

We starting the personal fitness merit badge next week! Join us at the track at Jamestown HS to take the fitness assessment.

2 April 2026 - 6:30 PM

The merit badge requires 4 assessments, make a fitness plan and nutrition plan, logging both, and other related requirements.

Personal fitness is one of the aims of Scouting. How are you including it in your troop program?

For inspiration and ideas, visit the Sports Program Features page, part of the new and improved Troop Leader Resources. There you’ll find plans for troop meetings and outings centered around fitness, nutrition, and sports—helping take the guesswork out of planning for this important topic.

👉 https://troopleader.scouting.org/program-features/sports-category/

03/25/2026

Fun Opportunity!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982351784551?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/23/2026

Contact us or visit to find out more.

We meet Thursdays from 6:30-8 PM at the VFW behind Target on Monticello. 106 Jesters Lane.

03/21/2026

🧭 The Patrol Leader’s Role

The patrol leader is elected by the patrol and serves as the leader of that small team of Scouts. The patrol leader helps the patrol stay organized, represents the patrol at the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC), and leads patrol meetings and activities.

Serving as patrol leader is one of the most important youth leadership opportunities in the troop and helps Scouts develop confidence, responsibility, and leadership skills.

📚 Source: Troop Leader Resources — Patrol Leader
https://troopleader.scouting.org/general-troop-information/troop-structure/troop-positions/patrol-leader/

03/21/2026

Lumberjack highlights

03/20/2026

While safety is always the priority during outings, the occasional scoutmaster nap is critical to group synergies and maintaining low stress environments which is essential for leadership development and maximizing youth fun.

03/12/2026

Challenge accepted. We’re looking at this one, scouting heritage and American heritage as a build up to Veterans Day this year. More to come later this summer!

03/05/2026

Cycling opportunities upcoming!

🚲Take the challenge and "Bike the Bridge" on April 4! Starting location is mile marker 0 of the Virginia Capital Trail and includes various lengths of 15, 25 and 50 mile routes. 🏅Light refreshments at rest stops, a T-shirt and lunch are provided with rider registration. This event is for all ages! Registration closes Wednesday, April 1, noon.
For more information or to register, visit runsignup.com/bikethebridge.

03/05/2026

I’m sure there is a merit badge we can fit in this one too!

Join us on March 12, 5:30-7 P.M. to learn about home maintenance.

03/05/2026

Sounds like the perfect opportunity to work on the cycling merit badge!

🎽Celebrate Trails Day, held annually on the fourth Saturday of April, encourages Americans to enjoy trails all over the nation. James City County Parks & Recreation invites you to run, walk or bike a marathon distance of 26.2 miles on our local trails by April 25.🏃🚲 Register online by April 1 for $8 to receive a medal, recommended trails with routes and full event details. 🤩Various parks, facilities, trails and trail surfaces will be recommended to complete this challenge; or you can also forge your own path to reach your 26.2-mile goal on your own trails or blueways! For questions, contact [email protected] or call 757-603-6067.
To register, visit https://jamescitycountyparksandrec.perfectmind.com/24504/Clients/BookMe4BookingPages/BookingCoursesPage?calendarId=e84c42b7-1272-4c81-880f-e7f5163aa760&widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406&embed=False&fbclid=IwY2xjawQSgixleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoOG9YTWxhWUloYm9sN1FMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEeB1lUN10WmsW8J49yWOYNs7Wtqx6h12GMW8RQzTK0_s4YIig132FcLle6N9Q_aem_HbPchwgUxmZDTctXRguMSg

03/04/2026

Game on!

We are excited to announce that Competitive Gaming is now live in the Test Lab! Check out this new opportunity for Scouts!

https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/test-lab/competitive-gaming/