BSA Troop 838

10/13/2026

Tonight, Troop 838 held our flag retirement ceremony, respectfully retiring American flags that were no longer fit for display. 🇺🇸 It was a meaningful opportunity for our Scouts to learn about honoring our flag and what it represents. Proud of our Scouts for carrying on this important tradition!

09/21/2026

Check out this new resource for the Camping Merit Badge.

Scouts working on the Camping merit badge now have a new digital resource to support their learning and advancement.

The Camping Merit Badge Digital Resource Guide complements the Camping merit badge pamphlet, providing additional resources and support materials to enhance the Scout’s learning experience.

Whether preparing for a camping trip, working through the requirements, or exploring new outdoor skills, this digital resource gives Scouts another tool to help them succeed.

Check it out and share it with Scouts working on the Camping merit badge!

https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/digital-resource-guides/camping/

09/20/2026

Last Monday was a big night for Troop 838! 💙⚜️

👏 Jack earned his Scout rank badge!
👏 Lucas received his Assistant Senior Patrol Leader patch!
👏 Aiden received his Quartermaster patch!

Congratulations, Scouts! So proud of all the hard work and leadership happening in our troop! 🎉

09/01/2026

⚜️ Congrats to Lucas on ranking up to First Class!

So proud of all the hard work, dedication, and time he’s put into Scouts. Another big step forward on his Scouting journey! 💙

Way to go, Lucas! 👏⚜️

08/30/2026

✈️ Merit Badge Day at Wilmington Air Park! ✈️

Some of our Troop 838 Scouts had the opportunity to participate in Merit Badge Day, hosted in partnership with Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) at Wilmington Air Park!

The Scouts had such a great time learning, exploring, and enjoying this awesome experience together. 🛫⚜️

So thankful for opportunities like this for our Scouts!

08/25/2026

Big night for Troop 838! ⚜️🏕️

👏 Henry earned his Tenderfoot rank tonight!
👏 Jak earned his Scout rank tonight!
👏 ASM Ben Butterfield completed his IOLS training!

Congratulations, everyone! We love seeing all the hard work, growth, and dedication in our troop! 💚⚜️

08/18/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to our Scouts on ranking up! 🎉

👏 Landon — Tenderfoot
👏 Logan — Second Class
👏 Carter — Tenderfoot

Great job, boys! We’re so proud of the hard work and dedication you’ve put into reaching these next ranks. Keep up the awesome work! ⚜️💙

08/05/2026

🍩 We’re halfway through our Krispy Kreme Digital Dozen fundraiser! 🍩

Thank you so much to everyone who has already supported Troop 838! Every dozen sold helps our Scouts offset the cost of camping, activities, and adventures throughout the year.

If you’ve been meaning to order, there’s still time! We’d love to finish strong, so please consider purchasing a Digital Dozen or sharing our fundraiser with friends and family.

Thank you for supporting our Scouts—we couldn’t do it without this amazing community! ❤️

Help Troop 838 fundraise by ordering delicious Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens today! Enjoy mouth-watering dozens & share to support their Krispy Kreme Fundraiser!

08/04/2026

Another great night for Troop 838! 👏

⭐ Congratulations to Trystin on earning the rank of Tenderfoot!

🌟 Congratulations to Robert on earning the rank of Star Scout!

🎓 Congratulations to Robert McElwrath on completing IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) training!

🇺🇸 Congratulations to Eyan, Jaxson, and Logan for completing the American 250 Award Patch Challenge!

We’re proud of all the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments from our Scouts and leaders. Keep up the great work, Troop 838! ⚜️

07/28/2026

Congratulations to Eyan and Jackson on your hard-earned Scout achievements! 👏🎉

⭐ Eyan has earned the rank of First Class!
⭐ Jackson has advanced to Tenderfoot!

We’re so proud of your dedication, perseverance, and all the hard work you’ve put into your Scouting journey. Keep reaching for new goals—we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! ⚜️