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Weekend Trips

We take 10 weekend trips a year (Sept-Jun), from backpacking to biking, city scavenger hunts to skiing, the freeze-out to the Rodney Challenge

As a scout in Troop 116, you could be:

  • Camping and hiking, from the Poconos to the Pine Barrens, summiting 5,000-foot-peaks in the Catskills or hiking the Appalachian Trail
  • White water rafting, canoeing, kayaking, or sailing
  • Mountain climbing and learning high ropes skills
  • Caving, bouldering, rock climbing, and snow camping
  • Fishing, swimming, or spending time on the beach
  • Exploring new cities on a scavenger hunt in Boston, New York, Washington, DC, Pittsburgh, Montreal, Quebec City, and more
  • Engaging in epic contests of skill, strategy, and strength at The Rodney Games, The Quest for the Grail, or The 116 Challenge
  • Biking 100 miles along the Eastern Shore of Maryland, in Lancaster County, down the New Jersey Shore, or in Virginia
  • Hanging out with friends – Enjoying pizza, movies, Broadway shows, sports (Ultimate, broom-ball hockey, bowling, football)…
  • Skiing and snowshoeing in upstate Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, or Colorado
  • Making a difference though community service and Eagle Projects
  • Improving yourself though the outdoors and leadership skills that will impress your friends, college admissions staff, and potential employers.

What are your plans for the weekend?

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