Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manassas, Virginia

 

Boy Scouts of America Unit 608
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Boy Scouts Troop 608



The troop’s mission is to prepare young men to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.  Membership is available to boys who have reached the age of 11 through 17 yrs.
Join the Troop: come to the Wednesday night meetings in the church hall downstairs.
            Meetings: 6:30 PM Opening - begins with a flag ceremony.  Meeting activities include Merit Badge instructions, outdoor skills building, individual patrol time for administrative actions, and a sports activity if time permits.   Finally, at the 7:50 PM Closing - we traditionally recognize birthdays and awards to emphasize spirit and accomplishments. The Troop also supports monthly outdoor activities including canoeing trips, camping, boating, water skiing, etc. that serve to expose the boys to a broad set of fun outdoor interests. Adults are encouraged to register and become active with the troopenabling a great opportunity for quality time with your son, and also have some fun!

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Cub Scout Pack 608



Cub scouting is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age). Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Spirit of Scouting: Cub scouting members join a Cub Scout pack and the boys work their way from Tiger Cubs to Bobcat Cubs to Wolf Cubs to Bear Cubs and then to Webelos Scouts over a 5 year period. During their 4th or 5th grade year, after they have earned their Webelos badge they can work on their "Arrow of Light" award. This distinguished award  symbolizes all the great achievements they've accomplished along the way. When they have turned 11, they can then choose to move-up and join the Boy Scout Troop.

ventureVenture Crew 608



Venturing is a Boy Scouts of America sponsored youth development program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 yrs of age.
Leadership:  Venturing activities are interdependent group experiences in which success is dependent on the cooperation of all.  Learning by "doing" in a group setting provides opportunities for developing new skills. All crew members are given opportunities to learn and apply proven leadership skills.
Adult Association:  The youth officers lead the crew. The officers and activity chairs work closely with adult advisors and other adult leaders in a spirit of partnership. They promise to be faithful in religious duties, treasure their American heritage, to help others and to seek truth and fairness.
High Adventure:  Venturing emphasis on high adventure helps provide team-building opportunities, new meaningful experiences, practical leadership application, and life-long memories to young adults (i.e., camping, caving, and scuba diving).  Recognition comes through the Venturing advancement program and through the acknowledgement of a youth's competence and ability by peers and adults.