White Water Rafting
1919 - Devil's Den, Gettysburg
AT Vista - Pole Steeple
Underwater Exploration - Florida Keys
1918 - Troop's Victory Garden
Troop 103 - Sailing the Florida Keys
Retiring the Colors - Fort McHenry
Troop 3 at the Capital
White Water Rafting
2024 Events
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Click here to see a 6-minute self-running photo slide show summarizing events from May 2005 through August 2007
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| November 2-4 - Planning Weekend at Camp Conewago |
Boy Scout Troop 103 will be camping at the Camp Conewago Lodge. The weekend will include an session to plan activities for the upcomming year including a budget.
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| October 19-21 - Gettysburg Bike Ride and Ghost Tour |
Boy Scout Troop 103 traveled to Gettysburg to partake in a 10.9 mile bike ride followed by an evening Ghost tour of the Seminary area.
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| September 28-30th - Wizard Safari |
Troop 103 attends the Great Wizard Safari. So get ready to hit the trail as we saddle up for Safari 2007 - Great Scouting Round-Up. The program focused on a variety of activities that celebrate the western expansion of the United States of America. There was a great council encampment complete with Boy Scout unit gateways, featuring unit hometown history. Troop 103 featured a gateway celebrating the Mary Ann Furnace area. Click on the image to the left to see photos of the fun weekend event.
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| September 22 - Zack's Eagle Project |
Zack led a group of scouts and volunteers to assist in resurfacing a basketball court at Heidelberg park. The team finished off the project by landscaping around the court. Click on the photo to the left to view photos of the project.
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| September 22 - Aaron's Eagle Project |
Aaron led scouts and volunteers to beautify a local park with new tree plantings. His project also included the installation of new horseshoe pits. Click on the photo to the left to see more photos of his project.
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| September 9th - Pancake Breakfast |
Boy Scout Troop 103 will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser in the Social Hall on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007 after the 8:30 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Masses. Tickets will be available for purchase in the Narthex after all weekend Masses beginning Saturday, August 25th. More details to follow. For more information about this event or in joining Troop 103, please contact Jeffrey Rosenzweig, Scoutmaster, at mailto:sm@bsatroop103.org.
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| August 18, 2007 - Court of Honor |
Since the beginning of the year, scouts have collectively earned over 120 merit badges and achieved at least 25 rank advancements. Additionally, over 70 special awards were recognized for scouts during this period.This year, adult leaders have successfully completed over 23 Training courses this year. |
| August 3-5: Tom's Cove at Chincoteague Island, Virginia |
General Activities:
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| July 8-14: Rodney Scout Reservation |
General Activities:
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Troop Service Projects:
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Volleyball and Campwide Games:
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Friday Night Camp Fire:
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Closing Ceremonies and Awards:
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| June 17-21, 2007 Ockanickon Scout Reservation |
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| June 21-22, 2007 Chesapeake Bay Expedition |
Operating a skipjack Having an Eastern Shore Lunch Camping on the grounds of the Maritime Museum Seeing relics and artifacts of the history of the Bay
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| June 10, 2007 Greg Stevens Eagle Award Ceremony |
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| June 1-3, 2007 Falls Camping Weekend |
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| May 28, 2007 Hanover Memorial Day Parade |
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May 2007:
Tue. May 15: Sub-Sale Orders Forms and Money is Due - Pick-up and Delivery on May 23rd Tue. May 16: District Dinner Fri-Sun. May 18-20: OA Ordeal for nominated and Tapped out OA Members Sun. May 20: Pope Pius (Option 1) Tue. May 22: CPR Refresher for all scouts Wed. May 23: Sub-Sale sandwiches Pick-Up 3:30PM to 5:45PM at the Social Hall Kitchen Sun. May 27: Pope Pius (Option 2) Mon. May 28: Memorial Day Parade - meet at 7 am at former Getty Station on the Hanover Square Tue. May 29:
(1) Troop Elections. General Troop Meeting ends at 7:30 in order to conduct mandatory Parent & Scout Mtg. for scouts attending Ockinickon.
(2) 7:30 pm - Mandatory Parent & Scout Mtg. for scouts attending Ockinickon. Bring lawn chairs.
| April 27-29: District Spring Camperall |
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Scouts enjoyed the sporting events at this year's District Spring Camperall. The Troop received the following awards
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April 2007:
Sun. April 1: Flower Sale fundraiser after each Mass Thursday, April 5: Wrap Flowers Friday, April 6: Good Friday Flower Sale Tue. April 17: Sub-Sale Ordering Forms distributed for May 23 event Tue. April 24:Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8:00 at the Hanover Movies 16 (RC Theatres) Theater (380 Eisenhower Drive) for Cinematography Merit Badge. Parents are to drop off & pick up their scouts at that location. Sub-Sale Ordering Forms distributed for May 23 event. Fri-Sun. April 27-29: District Camperall
| March 31, 2007 - April 6, 2007: Easter Flower Sales |
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Scouts and many volunteers help sell flowers for the Troop's main fundraising event. Thanks to Tim Homa, Lori Green and the others to help make this event possible. Click on the photo to the left to see the photo gallery. |
| March 22-24, 2007 - Laurel Caverns and Geology Merit Badge |
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Camping included fire building and celebrating the birthday of one of the scouts. Click on the photo image to see photos of the event. |
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Upper Cave Section - The Troop split up into two groups to explore the caverns. One group discovered the upper section that included hundreds of bats. Click on the photo image to see photos of the event. |
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Lower Cave Section - The group discovering the lower section of the caves traveled over 3000 feet to the lowest point while following an underground stream. The lowest point was over 5 stories underground. Some spelunkers crawled through wet passageways along the way. Click on the photo image to see photos of the event. |
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Geology Merit Badge - Troop 103 earned the Geology merit badge while at the caverns. The group stopped at Sideling Hill along interstate 70. it is an excellent geologic classroom for discovering how the Appalachian Mountains were formed Click on the photo image to see photos of the event. |
 PRINT VERSION - See the complete printable Itinerary Page here including what to bring, emergency contacts, and complete schedule. |
Depart: Friday March 23 at 4 pm Return: Sunday March 25 - 2:00PM Place: Laurel Caverns in Farmington, PA Cost (due Tuesday March 6): Parents must complete each of the following: |
| March 3, 2007 - Blue and Gold Banquet |
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5 Webelo Scouts Crossed over to the Troop at the closing ceremonies of the Blue and Gold Banquet. Click on the photo to the left to see the photo gallery. |
| February 16-18, 2007 - Klondike Derby - South Pole Challenge |
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Troop 103 Attends the Klondike Derby - South Pole Challenge at Camp Tuckahoe Patrols participate in activities where they drive their sleds to 12 skill building stations, present entertaining skits at the camp fire gathering, and race their sleds against 20+ other competitors at night. More on the award results will follow. Click on the patch image to see photos of the event. |
| February 11, 2007: Scout Sunday |
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Both the Cub Pack and Boy Scout Troop attended Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church Click on the photo to the left to see the photo gallery. |
| February 3, 2007: Scout Show at the North Hanover Mall |
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Troop 103 presented Cinematography Merit Badge at the Scout Mall Show. Additionally, four Eagle Scouts from Troop 103 were recognized along with other Eagle Scouts in the District. Click on the photo to the left to see the photo gallery. |
| 1/20/2007 and 1/27/2007: Blood Drive - Give Blood, The Gift of Life. |
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| 1/20/2007: Court of Honor and Scout of the Year Award. |
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1/20/2007: Court of Honor and Scout of the Year Award Click the photo on the left to see the gallery of photos for the ceremony. |
| 1/20/2007: Frank Sanders Receives the Award for Outstanding Service. |
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1/20/2007: Frank Sanders Receives the Award for Outstanding Service. Click the photo on the left to see the gallery of photos for the ceremony. |
| 1/18/2007: Summer Camp Overviews and payment schedules for both Ockanickon and Rodney to be presented at the January 20th Court of Honor. This includes reviewing the Troop Calendar. |
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1/17/2007: This year Troop 103 is attending two summer camps.
Ockanickon Scout Reservation (June 17-23, 2007) is located in the beautiful Tohickon Creek Gorge in Bucks County, Pennsylvania near River, on 222 acres bordered by Tohickon Valley County Park and Ralph Stover State Park. Rodney Scout Reservation (July 8-14, 2007) is located on 900 acres of rolling upland woodlands at the head of the Chesapeake Bay, boasting nearly 3/4 of a mile of prime bay frontage, in Elk Neck State Park in Cecil County, Maryland. Scouts will have the opportunity to attend one or both of the week long programs. An overview of the two summer camps, payment schedules, offered activities and merit badges will be presented Saturday, January 20th during the Court of Honor event. The Troop Calendar will also be reviewed. A PDF copy of the overview and payment schedules can be obtained here. Click here to see the complete 2007 Calendar. |
| 1/7/2007: Mark Slusser is presented his Eagle Award at this special ceremony. |
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1/7/2007: Mark Slusser is presented his Eagle Award at this special ceremony. Those present included Congressman Todd Platts. Click the photo on the left to see the gallery of photos for the ceremony. |