Holy Spirit’s Boy Scouts Troop 50

Holy Spirit Church sponsors Boy Scout Troop 50, an active, scout-led troop of about 60 scouts, age 11-17, and 40 adults. We are members of the National Capital Area Council, based in Rockville, MD and covering MD, DC, and Northern Virginia and Troop 50 is part of the Burke Lake District.

We meet most Monday evenings at 7:15pm in Holy Spirit Catholic School, reserving the last Monday of the month for “Patrol Leader Council” meetings, in which the elected boy leaders plan the activities for the upcoming month. During the summer, we don’t have formal meetings, however, as an alternative, most boys go to Goshen Summer Camp or a “high adventure” (for the older scouts).

Our troop adheres to the “patrol method” with most patrols consisting of approximately 8-10 scouts, usually grouped by age (but not always). The patrol method is what helps foster the culture of scout-leadership. Scouts elect their own leaders at the patrol and troop level, who work together to plan activities and outings, while the adults provide advice, consultation, and of course, transportation.

Scouts manage their own advancement through the ranks, with the older boys teaching the younger scouts the skills required and the adults providing counseling toward Merit Badges. An average of 8 scouts in Troop 50 reach Eagle rank each year.

There are many learning opportunities, service projects, camping and hiking trips throughout the year, as well as Scout Days at Nationals Park, Scout Sunday in the Church, and the famous Rope Bridge, constructed by the scouts at the annual Parish Picnic.

Our Scoutmaster is Scott Racek and our Committee Chair is Paul McGuire. If you’d like, take a moment to visit our website.

To join or for further information, contact [email protected].