Occoquan District
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Occoquan District

 

Welcome

The Occoquan District provides Scouting services to the youth and adults of Eastern Prince William County in Northern Virginia. This includes the areas of Occoquan, Woodbridge, Dale City, Lake Ridge, Dumfries, Triangle, and Montclair.  This site serves to provide accurate, on-time information for both Scouting families and those interested to join and learn more about Scouting. 

To learn about Boy Scout Troops in the District Click Here!

To find a Scouting unit in your area Click Here!

Check this page for events, news and scouting activities in Easter Prince William County. 

It's official. We're 100 Years Old
LET'S CELEBRATE!
 

 
 

 

Troop 1390 Dale City and the Elk's Lodge of Woodbridge support the Brotherhood Riders

 

Pictured is Troop 1390 and their Chartering Organization Elk's Lodge of Woodbridge Exalted Ruler

 

Pictured is Troop 1390 Dale City along with 41 Brotherhood Riders while stopped to rest at the Elk's Lodge Woodbridge, VA.  Brotherhood Riders are on their way to pay respects those lost in the Twin Towers in New York City.  Photo's by R. Rodriguez

News and Announcements!!

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  • Scout Day at American University
    American University mens basketball team hosts Scout Day on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 4 p.m. when the Eagles tip-off vs. Lafayette in Bender Arena on the AU Campus.
  • 2012 District Scouter Dinner
    The District Scouter Dinner will be held on 31 March 2012. The OA will be providing an awesome and delicious meal. Plan to attend and check back for details.
  • Occoquan District Committee Nominations
    Each year the Occoquan District has the responsibility of finding, nominating and electing new district leaders. A nominating committee is formed and charged with this responsibility. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of some important information and dates regarding the nominations and elections for our district leadership.
  • Salvation Army Holiday Bell Ringing
    All Scouters, Scouts and Scouting units are invited to participate in the Salvation Army Holiday Bell Ringing Schedule. George and Robin Hackbarth have specifically requested our help. They are our local Salvation Army representatives.If you are interested, please contact them at their email address or call them at 202-497-0234. This would be a great way to get service hours with little or no planning by the scouting organizations. Easy Peasy.robin_hackbarth@uss.salvationarmy.orggeorge_hackbarth@uss.salvationarmy.org
  • April 27-28, 2012 - Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
    Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
  • February 25, 2012 - NCAC University of Scouting
    NCAC University of Scouting
  • May 5, 2012 - District Training Day & JSN Training
    May 5, 2012 - District Training Day & JSN Training
  • Cub Scout Combo Days at PWC Parks
    Prince William County Park announced Cub Scout Combo Days. Check out the details at https://doubleknot.com/openrosters/view_homepage.asp?orgkey=2022
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Awards for Scouts
    Have you heard about the new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Awards for Scouts
  • The 22nd World Scout Jamboree!!
    Over the past few days, many participants at the World Scout Jamboree have taken part in Camp in Camp. A module allowing the young people to experience a traditional Swedish camp together with different patrols from all over the world in order to meet with other Swedish Scouts.http://www.worldscoutjamboree.se/category/media/news-2/
  • Dealing with Cyberbullies
    What is cyberbullying?Cyberbullying refers to practice of using technology to harass, or bully, someone else. Bullies used to be restricted to methods such as physical intimidation, postal mail, or the telephone. Now, developments in electronic media offer forums such as email, instant messaging, web pages, and digital photos to add to the arsenal. Computers, cell phones, and PDAs are current tools that are being used to conduct an old practice.Forms of cyberbullying can range in severity from cruel or embarrassing rumors to threats, harassment, or stalking. It can affect any age group; however, teenagers and young adults are common victims, and cyberbullying is a growing problem in schools.Why has cyberbullying become such a problem?
  • 2011 District Dinner
    The 2011 District Dinner was a great time. The food was fantastic. Thank you to the OA!! Gail Swann created a extraordinary District Awards Dinner-Great Job Gail.
  • NCAC Tour Plan (formerly "Permits") FAQ's
    NCAC will only be accepting the new Tour Plans for events happening after 21 March 2011 and that current Local/National Tour Permits that have already been filed will be grand fathered if filed before 1 March 2011. Tour Plan FAQ?sMany changes have been made in the filing and processing of Tour Plans (previously called ?Tour Permits?) recently.Here are the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions:
  • Are you ready for Summer Camp?
    Are you ready for Summer Camp? Planning is already underway for summer camp 2011 and attached are a few files to get your unit started in the planning process.Cub Scout Day Camp 2011, Dragons, Castles and Catapults! Become a knight of the Round Table!When: June 20, 2011 ? June 24, 2011Where: Leesylvania State ParkRegistration begins 2/26/11!
  • Wood Badge Courses
    Wood Badge for the 21st Century is designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of all Scouters, particularly Cub Leaders, Scoutmasters and Assistants, Varsity Team Leaders, Venturing Crew Advisors, Committee Chairs, and other unit, district, council, and professional adults in leadership positions for the BSA. The Wood Badge course incorporates the traditions of over 80 years of Wood Badge, while adding the management and leadership training necessary to become a successful leader in the 21st Century. Fall Wood Badge:Session 1: 9/9/2011 - 9/11/12011Session 2: 10/14/2011 - 10/16/2011Location: Camp William B. Snyder, Haymarket, VA Registration is Open Spring 2012 Wood Badge:Session 1: 5/4/2012 - 5/6/2012Session 2: 6/1/2012 - 6/3/2012Location: Camp William B. Snyder, Haymarket, VAThen complete the Registration Form to add your name to the next course roster. Wood Badge training at NCAC has become increasingly popular and courses fill up quickly. Click Here for more information!!

Upcoming Events

Occoquan District Troop Information Guide

This guide is aimed at helping Webelos II and boys new to Scouting and their families find the right Boy Scout Troop for them in Occoquan District.   Click Here to get the Guide

ATTENTION MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS

If you are, or know, a merit badge counselor, please let us know.  We are compiling a roster of counselors and need name, e-mail and phone number for each counselor.  To submit a name, send to Ed Fairbairn.

E-LISTS SIGNUP (click here) 

By signing up to an E-list/newsletter you will stay well informed with the important information you need to know about our council.  Using the RSS feed, you can receive alerts right to your email and be informed of events and activities occurring in the NCAC.  If you haven’t already done so you will be asked to create a profile.  After you create a profile you will be presented with a list of topics you can sign up to receive periodic information about. Please sign-up for the Occoquan District Newsfeed to receive notification of upcoming Occoquan District activities.  At anytime you can add yourself to new lists or remove yourself from lists you are no longer interested in.  Be sure to select as many list as you want including the lists relevant to your Scouting positions (i.e. Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, Den Leader, etc.) 

 CubWorld - Camp Snyder 

Scouts have an excellent opportunity for exciting camping events at Camp Snyder this summer.  There are various events from overnight to 4-night.  Click here for more information.  See you at Camp Snyder!!

Occoquan District Scouts in Action 

2011 Occoquan District Scouter Dinner

Wow What a Great Event! 

Rich Sackett is awarded the Silver Beaver award by District Chairman Warren Aldrich.

Members of the Order of the Arrow provided an incredible five course dinner!!

 Click Here to see the Great photo's by Roger Labrie

 

If you have pictures of scouts from the Occoquan District you'd like to share, like this one, then e-mail them and check back often to see what other scouts are doing.

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