Scouts BSA Troop 876, Alexandria VA

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Welcome !

Welcome to Troop 876! We are a BSA Troop dedicated to girls aged 11 to 17 who like to camp, make friends, learn, and challenge themselves.

Scouting is all about adventure, family, leadership, and especially fun!

BSA strives to build a better future for your child by teaching them skills they'll carry with them into adulthood.

Our motto - Be Prepared - applies not only to the practical skills your scout will learn, but also the leadership and teamwork skills that will prepare them for the future.

It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.

Accotink Bay District Training Opportunity- Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)

Posted on May 22 2025 - 8:15am

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I would strongly encourage adults from our Troop to sign up for Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) if they have not taken it. It is very helpful and useful training and required to be an Assistant Scoutmaster. Please see the information below/attached.

Thank you,

Mr. Runnels

Scoutbucks Balance

Posted on Jan 28 2025 - 12:26pm

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Hello everyone,

Your most recent Scoutbucks balance can now be found online at the link below:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y__rVLvtYW0TCHM_40CHL95-aBHlI8l-nLlf3aXNVu0/edit?usp=sharing

This balance includes your 2024 balance, the most recent fruit basket sales contributions, and total balance. Scouts are already requesting funds to use for the ski trip, so that is noted as well. If you have any questions, please email the treasurer at treasurer@troop876g.org and copy a 2^nd adult for Youth Protection purposes.

Thank you,

Mr. Runnels

General information from our Troop Handbook relating to Scoutbucks can be found below or at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X-8JfTAb7skN5I5rKEnQneu2QzRKRrj0/view.

Troop 876 Handbook and Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on Jan 23 2025 - 8:53am

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Hello Everyone,

Please find the updated version of our Troop 876 Handbook approved by the Troop Committee and Scoutmaster. The Handbook provides general information of how Troop 876 functions (e.g. organization, meetings, court of honor, uniforms, camping, etc), and in a new appendix, it answers Frequently Asked Questions. We answer questions such as:

Q- Who makes sure my Scout makes progress on advancement and merit badges?

Q- How does the Troop track advancement, campouts, service hours and merit badges progress?Q- Can an Assistant Scoutmaster sign off on their scout’s advancement requests? Can a Merit Badge counselor sign-off on their child’s merit badge completion?

Q- Can adults participate in an overnight event?

Q- What is High Adventure? What are the guidelines for participation with Troop 876?

Q- How do Scouts gain approval of the Eagle Scout project and apply for Eagle Scout rank?

Q- How do I make payments to Troop 876 or seek reimbursements?

Q- How do Scoutbucks work for Troop 876?

Q- Are there annual Troop 876 fees?

Q- Does Troop 876 provide financial support to its Scouts?

Q- How does the Membership Renewal process work?

The link to the document is below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X-8JfTAb7skN5I5rKEnQneu2QzRKRrj0/view?usp=sharing

Thank you,

Mr. Runnels

Troop 876 Scoutbucks Information

Posted on Sep 7 2024 - 11:56am

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Hello everyone- Below is general information about Scoutbucks and their use within our Troop. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thank you,

Mr. Runnels

Fundraising & Scoutbucks

Troop 876 participates in fundraising activities such as annual Fruit Basket sales and we ask that all scouts participate in fundraising in order to help ensure the Troop has sufficient funds for the planned scouting year.

Adult Overnight Campout Policy and Troop 876 Opportunities

Posted on Mar 18 2024 - 2:43pm

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Troop 876 Adults,

Troop Facebook Pages

Posted on Sep 22 2022 - 3:56pm

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The official "BSA Troop 876 - Mount Vernon, VA" page is a public page for community engagement. The troop also has a separate "Friends and Family of Troop 876" private group to share pictures and fun stories from campouts. All are welcome to post in the Friends and Family group. Please help us keep the public page updated with pictures of scouts at recent events. To send pictures, or for more information, contact Mr. Call (johnrkcall@gmail.com) or Ms. Vann (hlr207@gmail.com).