BSA Troop 48, Kingsport, TN

06/15/2026

CDC 2026 Trip includes cabin camping in Black Bear campsite. Cabins are large, with two rooms with
doors, wood frame double-bunk beds with no mattresses, pillows or bedding. Platform tents on wood platforms will also be
available. Cabins and Platform Tents are open bottom, no mosquito netting. Trees for hammock camping are available. Area for
personal tents is available. Every day will be full of activities beginning with wake-up at 6:30 A.M. (unless you are participating
in the Up With the Sun Fun Run and or the Polar Bear Swim) and ending with taps at 11:00 P.M. Many merit badges (MB's) are
offered in classes. Special instruction ("Eagle Bound") is given for Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, and 1st Class ranks. Popular activities
include swimming, boating, rifle and shotgun shooting, archery, handicraft MB's, scout skill MB's, natural science MB's, and BSA
Lifeguard and COPE for older scouts. Toting (Totin') Chip instruction (knife, saw, and axe) will be offered by T48 leaders. All
meals will be in dining hall beginning with Sunday supper and ending with Saturday breakfast. Church services are usually
offered Sun. and Wed. evenings. We will plan for a Wednesday campfire flag retirement where family are welcome to attend.
Guests may begin to arrive @ 7:30 PM and we should aim to begin our campfire program around 8:15 PM. Friday guests are
welcome to eat dinner at the dining hall provided that they have registered @ the Sequoyah Council and paid individually for
dinner. The troop will depart camp on Friday night after campfire, approximately 10:30 and will arrive at CHPC at approximately

06/14/2026

Good evening! Everyone is settled nicely into Black Bear. We are having lots of cell/internet dead spots so do not be alarmed if you text and do not get a reply. They had a wonderful dinner and are getting ready for a fun filled Monday. Just a reminder, Julie Keeton will be onsite during the day and Julieann White will be nights. We always try to update parents when we switch places or if we hit a nice spot of good signal. Please do not hesitate to reach out if your Scout needs anything. Happy camp week!!

06/12/2026

Ongoing efforts to help the community.
The summer months are a time when families have more needs.
The Blessing Box is a vital lifeline to our neighbors facing food insecurity, especially with school being out for the summer. To keep this little pantry stocked, please consider donating directly in the box at the street, located directly in front of the Jones Building, or bring them to any Tuesday night meeting

Suggested items are any non-perishable foods or essential hygiene items. A detailed suggestion list is available in the Narthex collection basket. Thank you for your continued care for this community!

06/11/2026

More thanks for an amazing time Troop 48🦕🦖

06/11/2026

Thank you Troop 48 for your support 🦖🦕

06/07/2026

Just a few photos from 2026 Cub Scout Day camp . Thank you to all the leaders and scouts who were involved in this program.

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

This Week’s adventure 🦋
🌸 Washington Elementary (1100 Bellingham Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660) from 4 to 6ish on Friday, June 5 helpers weeding & planting 🪴 in the pollinator garden. Visit t48.org for more information on events

06/02/2026

Service Opportunity: Friday, June 5, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Washington Elementary (1100 Bellingham Dr). We will be weeding and planting in the pollinator garden. Please RSVP to Mrs.Wilkins

06/01/2026

🌿🌾 good work today BSA Troop 48, Kingsport, TN! We were mini-but mighty!
Let’s double down next Thursday! Washington Elementary 5 to 7 PM
Keep Kingsport Beautiful