TROOP 17'S ANNUAL WREATH SALE

     

The holiday season is coming! Please support Troop 17's wreath sale. Pre-order wreaths for free local delivery by Sunday, November 24th. We will also be selling items (while supplies last) at St. Rose of Lima Church after masses on Saturday and Sunday, November 23rd and 24th. 

 

Centerpieces can also be donated to a local nursing home and wreaths can be donated to St. Rose of Lima. Scouts will deliver to the nursing home the first week of December for residents to enjoy throughout the holiday season and St. Rose will use donated wreaths to decorate the Church.

 

 


Gift Ship Program

 

Send a wreath or centerpiece to family and friends! to anyone on your gift list  Wreaths will be individually packaged and shipped via UPS the week of December 2nd to almost anywhere in the United States (sorry, no PO Boxes or deliveries to Hawaii or Alaska).


Upcoming Events

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Event/Trip Registration 

 

 

Register Now: November Campout

 
When: Saturday, November 16th - Sunday, November 17th
Where: Worthingtion State Forest Campground, 2 Old Mine Rd, Columbia, NJ 07832

Departure: Saturday, November 16th at 8am from St. Rose of Lima parking lot
Pickup: Sunday, November 17th at 9am at Worthingtion State Forest Campground
What to Bring: Standard camping gear, Class B uniform (Scout pants and Troop shirt)
Cost: Scouts: $25, Adults are free (1 per Scout)
Activities: The Scouts will hike, practice Scouting skills, and bake some apples.
Meals: Scouts should bring their own lunch for Saturday.
Patrols will prepare dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday morning.

Registration Closes: Wednesday, November 13th

 

All Scouts are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the camp.  

 

 

Register Now: 2026 Philmont Trek

 

If your son (or you) wants to attend Philmont 2026, a $200 deposit is required before Thanksgiving. 
Please note the deposit is non-refundable.

 

Philmont is a great experience for Scouts and parents alike - lots of beautiful scenery, wonderful hikes, amazing campgrounds (in many different ways!) and fun activities.

 

Where: Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico
When: Both treks arrive at Philmont June 30, 2026
Trek: 7 or 12 days
Age: 14, or 13 and have completed 8th grade
Crew Size: 5-9 Scouts, 2-4 adult leaders (8-12 total)
Leadership: 2 adult leaders per crew required minimum, 4 adult leaders maximum. 
We need at least 4 more adults to join us on this adventure (mainly for the 7 day trek).
Cost: ~$3,000 per Scout for Philmont and flights, with slight discount for adult leaders. Cost will depend on flights and fundraising. Final costs will be communicated as soon as we firm up the attendees and trip options after the initial deposit has been made.
Deposit: $200 due 11/26/24

 

If we do not have enough adults putting down a deposit by Thanksgiving, we might have to cancel the 7 day trek/ crew.

 

Deposit Due Date: November 26, 2024