Scouts choose the program
Each year our Scouts choose the campout destinations, activities, and summer camp, which gives them real practice in planning, teamwork, and leadership.
Scouting America · Waynesboro, VAVirginia
Welcome to Troop 73
Troop 73 is aA Scouting America troop for boys ages 11 to 17, meeting every Monday evening in Waynesboro. Scouts challenge themselves, discover the great outdoors, and learn practical skills, from camping to leadership and community service.
WhenMondays, 7:00 to 8:30 pmEvery week, year-round, and easy to fit around your family's other commitments.
WhereWestminster Presbyterian Church1904 Mount Vernon St, Waynesboro, VA 22980
WhoBoys ages 11 to 17No Scouting experience needed. Fifth graders can join starting March 1.
Why Troop 73
A place to learn, lead, and explore
Scouting gives young people room to try new things, take on responsibility, and build lasting friendships. Here is what that looks like in Troop 73.
Outdoors in every season
Weekend campouts, hiking and backpacking trips, and both summer and winter camp keep the troop outdoors all year long.
Hands-on Monday meetings
Each week Scouts learn new skills and have fun doing it, with games, group activities, and a game night about once a month.
Service close to home
Our service projects take place here in Waynesboro, so Scouts can see the difference they make in their own community.
Left to right: a lakeside campfire at Northern Tier, wildflowers at Philmont Scout Ranch, and tents in a Philmont meadow.A lakeside campfire at Northern Tier, then wildflowers and tents in a meadow at Philmont Scout Ranch. Photos: Scouting America.
Highlights
This year's adventures
A few highlights from the past twelve months, along with weekend campouts most months of the year.
Island camping on Kerr Lake
A weekend at Hemric Scout Reservation, where the only way in is by kayak. Scouts paddled their gear across, set up camp, and paddled home.
Exploring Crossroads Cave
A guided trip underground, squeezing through tight passages and seeing formations by headlamp.
Backpacking on the Appalachian Trail
Miles of trail along the crest of the Blue Ridge, with each Scout carrying everything he needs in his own pack.
Natural Bridge State Park
Camping together at a nearby campground, then a day exploring the park and walking beneath its 215-foot stone arch.
Summer and winter camp at Camp Shenandoah
A week of summer camp with merit badge classes by day and campfires at night, plus winter camp, where Scouts learn to stay warm and dry in the cold.
Merit badge weekend
Woods with Merit, a council camporee where Scouts earn merit badges outdoors alongside troops from across the council.
Your first visit
You're welcome to visit any Monday.
We meet from 7:00 to 8:30 pm every Monday throughout the year. There is nothing to bring and no need to register ahead of time, and a leader will be glad to answer your questions.
- Visit as many meetings as you like before deciding whether to join.
- Scouting is built to fit a busy week. Scouts balance it with sports, school, and other activities, and there's always a place for them at the next meeting.
What to expect
7:00 pm
Arrive. A leader will meet you at the door and get your son settled in.
Meeting
Your son joins in the evening's activity with the Scouts. Parents are welcome to stay and watch, or return at pick-up.
8:30 pm
Wrap-up. Ask us anything, and come back the next Monday if you'd like.
Joining
Joining is simple
Registration is handled through Scouting America's online application. Our Apply button opens Troop 73's application, where you add your Scout's information and pay the national registration fee.
Questions first? Email adam.seipel@gmail.com.
Ready to join?
The online application takes about ten minutes, and a leader will follow up to welcome your family.
Apply OnlineKeeping Scouts safe
Safety comes first
We follow Scouting America's safety policies in everything we do, at meetings, on campouts, and online.
Two adult leaders, always
At least two registered adult leaders are present at every meeting, campout, and activity.
Screened and trained leaders
Every adult leader passes a background check and completes youth safety training. Our leaders are also trained in outdoor and wilderness skills.
Parents are always welcome
Parents are welcome at every meeting and activity.
Visit us
MeetingsMondays, 7:00 to 8:30 pm, year-round
WhereWestminster Presbyterian Church1904 Mount Vernon St, Waynesboro, VA 22980
ContactAdam Seipeladam.seipel@gmail.com