Use this page to quickly find websites and forms to assist you in your Scouting experience. All websites are provided as a resource service with the express declaration that Troop 897 is not responsible for the content of any external website.
Merit Badges
Excellent site for merit badge information, req. & workbooks
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Website
Heart of Virginia Council
Local Council Website
OA Nawakwa Lodge
Local Order of the Arrow Lodge Website
Hugenot Trail District
Local District Website
Troop 897 Facebook Page
Information on our troop that can be accessed through facebook
U.S. Scouting Service Project
Good site to get Scouting and project ideas
Boy Scout Trail
Good site for Scouting information and news
Boys Life (BSA)
Good site for both scout and leaders
Scouting Magazine
Scouting Magazine, good resource for leaders
Scoutorama
One of the best resources for Scouting news and information
Need to open an Excel spreadsheet in Google Sheets? Click for a short guide
Click on the buttons below for trip planning
Click on the button below to review the Skills Check process and to get a checklist for one
Click on the buttons below to "Be Prepared" for our next trip
Are you ready to soar with the "Eagles"? Here is some links to help you on your trail.
Here are some other useful links that you may find helpful.
Help for patrols that are making lifelines and staves
Want to get involved in Scouting? Here are some useful links.
Scout Stuff (BSA)
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Official Scouting supply distributor. You can order uniforms and supplies online or find a Scout shop near you.
Skills and first aid videos
Great site for showing all of the Tenderfoot - 1st Class skills & lessons needed to advance
compass use, The Compass Dude
Still can't quite figure out all the uses of your compass? Click on the link for more help
How to Tie a Turks Head Woggle
Check out this Link to learn how to make your own kerchief slide
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Dutch Oven Recepies
Some sites to get ideas for camping meals and menus. Explore and experiment. There are tons of things to make and try besides Pop Tarts and Ramen
Aaron on Scouting
A great resource for adults to stay updated on current events in Scouting.
Grog Knots
A great resource to learn or review knots.
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Just scroll down a little bit then select the "Scouting" knots.