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Welcome to the Troop 50 Website

 

 
BSA Troop 50
Established 1993
 
 
Interested In Joining
 
Come by one of our meetings, our first meeting is September 9th, 7:15pm
 
at Holy Spirit School in the Quinn room,
 
Entrance is on the right side of the school.
 
 WHO WE ARE

Troop 50 is an active, boy-led troop celebrating more than 25 years of scouting. With monthly camping and activities, summer camp, at least one high adventure each year, an annual merit badge midway, and lots more, there is always something to hold your interest. We meet Monday nights from 7:15pm to 8:30pm in the Quinn Room (downstairs) of Holy Spirit School, 8800 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA. One Monday each month is our Patrol Leaders Council, and there is no regular meeting that week. Feel free to arrange a visit. We’d love to meet you!

Troop 50 is a member of the Burke Lake District in the National Capital Area Council (ncacbsa.org).

Contact Information:

We welcome your inquiries! For more information please contact:

  • Scoutmaster: Scott Racek, racek18@gmail.com
  • Committee Chair: Paul McGuire, pmcguire@gmail.com
 

The Troop 50 Handbook and Happy Scouting Parent Book are now online!

Learn everything you need to know from rank advancement to Scoutbucks in the Troop 50 Handbook. New parents and parents looking for refreshers on items from equipment to what to expect from the first camping experience can have their questions answered in the Happy Scouting Parent Book.

 

InterPatrol Activity 2026

Posted on Feb 17 2026 - 12:09pm
  On February 16th, Troop 50 celebrated Presidents Day with its annual inter-patrol outing at Ultrazone. Scouts and parents alike joined in the action for an evening of friendly competition and high-energy fun. Thank you to our Scoutmaster for organizing another great event for the troop.

Cosmic Bowling 2026

Posted on Feb 17 2026 - 12:04pm
 

Despite a month filled with cold weather and snow, Troop 50 still found time for fun. On February 7th, about 17 Scouts and several parents gathered in Burke for a night of Cosmic Bowling. The event was full of energy, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs. It was a great evening enjoyed by everyone who attended.

Lock In 2026

Posted on Feb 17 2026 - 12:04pm
  On January 19th, Troop 50 held its annual Lock-In, featuring a full night of video games, board games, and plenty of soda as Scouts stayed up well past bedtime. The event was packed with fun, laughter, and nonstop activity. A sincere thank you goes out to the parents who volunteered their time to chaperone and help make the night a success.  

Antietam National Battlefield Camping

Posted on Feb 17 2026 - 11:54am
  From December 5–7, Troop 50 camped at Antietam National Battlefield and participated in the annual Memorial Illumination. Scouts volunteered to place and light luminaries honoring the more than 23,000 soldiers who were killed, wounded, or missing after the 1862 Battle of Antietam. The display stretched four miles across the historic battlefield, creating a powerful tribute to those who fought there. Camping on the grounds and serving at the event made for a solemn and unforgettable experience..  

Shooting Camporee

Posted on Feb 17 2026 - 11:53am
  From November 14–16, Troop 50 attended the Mattaponi Range & Target Camporee at the Izaak Walton League in Spotsylvania. Scouts participated in a variety of supervised shooting sports activities, focusing on safety, marksmanship fundamentals, and responsible range procedures. The weekend provided hands-on instruction and opportunities to build confidence and discipline in a controlled outdoor environment. It was an engaging and skills-focused camporee that emphasized both safety and Scout spirit.  

Beach Camping 2025

Posted on Feb 17 2026 - 11:53am
  On October 24, 2025, the scouts camped at Breezy Point Campground in Calvert County for a weekend beach outing.They departed Friday evening, set up camp upon arrival, and settled in for the night.On Saturday, the scouts hiked along the beach and searched for dinosaur fossils and shark teeth. After a campfire Saturday night, the group packed up and departed Sunday morning.  

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