About Us

Troop 444 

We are a backpacking & camping troop focused on developing Outdoor Skills, Community Service, and most importantly, developing youth leadership skills. 

Participation is critical to help with advancement, and this includes weekly troop meetings, monthly camping trips, community service projects, and a week-long summer camp in June. For the older Scouts, there are additional opportunities to participate in high-adventure trips, Order of the Arrow, and leadership training.

Rank Advancement:

• 1^st yr program: Focused on core Scouting skills: Camping, cooking, navigation, and safety
• 2^nd yr+ program: Build upon these skills as the Scouts progress to First Class
• As the Scouts move up the senior ranks, they focus more on Merit Badges, Leadership, and Community Service.

Weekly Meetings: 

• When: Tuesday evening during the school year, from 7:30PM until 9:00PM
• Where: Reveille United Methodist Church (Youth Center, Shelter & Scout Lodge)
• 4200 Cary Street Road, Richmond, VA 23221
• Program: Sr. Corp & Adult leaders conduct weekly program focused on core Scout skills

Monthly Hikes:

• When: September-May
• Typically 3^rd weekend of the month
• March and April hikes are 2-night trips leaving the lodge on Friday night, all others meet at the lodge on Saturday morning
• Where: Schedule and locations vary and announced at the beginning of the school year
• Logistics: Hike sign-up and logistics found on troop website and announce emails
• Transportation: We ask that parents drive to at least 2 hikes each Scout year

Other Activities:

• Summer Camp: 1^st Week of Camp, typically around the 3^rd week of June
• Leadership Training: Troop led, Buckskin, and National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
• Community Service: Includes Reveille Day, Berkeley Parking, Scout Sunday, Eagle Projects, etc.
• Court of Honor: Fall (mid-October), Spring (May), Eagle (April)
• Fundraiser: Barbecue Dinner, typically in February
• Order of the Arrow:  

Visitors:

Visitors are welcome at any of our troop meetings. We also invite potential new scouts or rising Cub Scouts to join us at any of our weekly meetings to get a feel for our troop.

Organization:

Troop 444 is part of the James River District in the Heart of Virginia Council, which is also the Troop’s chartering organization.

Key 3: Troop Leadership: