Woodlake United Methodist Church is proud to have a very active Scouting Program. We are fortunate to have leaders who give many hours of their time to the ministry of scouting. Scouting is much more than the fun of camping, hiking, selling cookies of popcorn. It is about developing strength, faith, and character in the lives of our young people.

What can you do in a weekend?

Emphasis is placed on:

• Growing as an individual
• Growing as part of a family
• Growing as a member of a team
• Service to our community and nation
• Service to God and the Church

Opportunities exist to learn, experience, and grow as a person. Learning to be a good citizen is an important aspect of all programs. Emphasis is placed on enjoying the outdoors while learning to be a good steward of our natural resources.

Contact one of our Scouting Units today to make new friends and join in the fun. Or better yet, visit one of their meetings. Be sure to introduce yourself to the leaders. They will want to welcome you! To find out more about Scouting, contact the representatives listed in the links below.

WUMC sponsors the following units:

VENTURE CREW 831
For High School age coed youth and young Adults ages 14 - 20
Meets in Room 130 – each 2nd & 4th Monday Evening 7:30 PM
http://www.cubpack831.samsbiz.com/

UPDATE:  Crew 831 started the summer with by working service hours at Camp Findley Albright in Chesterfield.  In July, they hiked in Pocahontas State Park followed by a swimming and a hot dog roast at the Nowlin’s home.  They enjoyed canoeing, kayaking, and swimming during their August campout at the Osterhaut’s at Lake Anna.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 806
For boys from the age of 11 through 17
The Troop Meets in the Sanctuary each Monday Evening at 7:00 PM
http://www.troop806.com/

UPDATE:  Troop 806 started this summer by camping along the Riva near Walkerton, VA.  A fun weekend of camping water sports was enjoyed by 50 scouts and scouters. 

 

Blue Ridge Scout Reservation’s Camp Ottari was a great opportunity for 57 scouts and leaders to experience summer camp in July.  12 scouts and leaders canoed the James River as part of the Heart of Virginia Council’s first James River Trek.  The high adventure of BSA’s Northern Tier Trek provided the high adventure of flying into the Canadian wilderness by sea plane to canoe and camp for a week.  One scout joined with the Heart of Virginia Council’s Contingent to the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. 

 

Camp Rock Enon’s Eagle Scout Required Merit Badge camp was home for 19 scouts and leaders.  This group brought home a ton of merit badges!

BOY SCOUT TROOP 860
For boys from the age of 11 through 17
The Troop Meets in the Sanctuary each Wednesday Evening at 7:00 PM
http://www.troop860.org

UPDATE:  Troop 860 began the summer with a three day “West Virginia Extravaganza” in June.  They stayed in the Greenbrier State Forest and Organ Cave.  While on this adventure they visited the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, fed trout and learned about pollution’s impact on the environment at the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Observatory in Greenbrier, road bikes 15 miles on the banks of the Greenbrier River.  40 scouts and adults enjoyed this event. 

 

In July, 42 scouts and leaders spent a week at summer camp at the Blue Ridge Scout Reservation’s Camp Ottari, Claytor Lake, and Voyager camps. This was a great opportunity for the scouts for learning as well as having fun.

 

Three scouts worked on Eagle Scout Required Merit Badges at Camp Rock Enon in Gore, VA early this month.  The Troop went on a off-shore fishing trip out of Virginia Beach with 20 scouts and leaders participating.

CUB SCOUT PACK 806
For elementary school boys from 1st through 5th grades
Meets in the Sanctuary on the 1st Friday of the month at 7:00 PM

UPDATE:  Pack 806 started their summer activities with a Raingutter Regatta.  Cubs enjoyed resident camp at Camp Brady Saunders Cub Camp in Goochland.  They also had great fun at the Cub Scout Day Camp at Pocahontas State Park.

CUB SCOUT PACK 831
For elementary school boys from 1st through 5th grades
Meets in the Sanctuary on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM

UPDATE:  Pack 831 was busy during June.  Cubs and their parents helped clean up the area around the Pony Pasture at the James River Clean Up Day.  The whole Pack participated in their annual Water Bottle Launch on the soccer fields behind Clover Hill Elementary School. 36 Cubs and leaders had a great time Cub Adventure Camp at Camp Brady Saunders Cub Camp in Goochland. 

 

The Anthem’s Children’s Miracle Lemonade Program benefited by more than $400 through our cubs lemonade stand at Lowe’s in July.   Several of our cubs represented the Pack in the Brandermill July 4^th Parade.

 

Several cubs took advantage of Cub Scout Day Camp’s fun activities in August at Pocahontas State Park.

GIRL SCOUT TROOPS
Daisies, Brownies, Junior & Cadet Girl Scouts all meet at WUMC but are chartered by the local Girl Scout Service unit.
For girls ages 5 through 17.
http://www.comgirlscouts.org, 1-800-4SCOUT4

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING SCOUTING UNITS AT WOODLAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, PLEASE CONTACT:

WUMC’s Scouting Representative at Scouting@woodlakeumc.org

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