Here you will find many details about the troop and it operates. Whether you are a prospective scout or parent or an existing member of the troop, this is an ideal place for you to be. We’re still in the process of building this area and really appreciate feedback.
This area is an at a glance look at the troop. Details can be found in ourTroop Handbook.
Where we meet
University United Methodist Church
150 E Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-3617
When we meet
We meet from 7.30-9.00pm on Wednesday nights during the school year.
Monthly outings
Each month from September to May the troop goes on an outing. Typically for these we leave on Friday evening and return on Sunday. These are usually camps, adventures such as skiing, mountain biking, sailing or climbing.
Brownsea 39
Brownsea 39 is the annual planning meeting that takes place in August. Here the scout leadership with other older scouts, plan the troop meetings and outings activity for the coming scouting year.
Summer camp
Troop 39 attends a week-long summer camp each year in June at a Council-approved camp.
High Adventure
In addition to the adventures each month, Troop 39 plans a High Adventure trip each summer. Each 4 years, the troop traditionally goes the the World Scout Center in Kandersteg, Switzerland, twice joining our sister troop from Bristol in the United Kingdom for the British High Adventure and to one of the Boy Scouts of America High Adventure Bases such as the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
Troop fees
For 2009-2010 are set at $170 per scout per year.
Scoutmaster
Troop 39 is proud of its trained and committed adult leaders.
If you would like to suggest more details here then please contact the webmaster.
My older brother Lee Kurt Holder earned Eagle in Troop 39. I began scouting in the troop as well, earning Eagle with Troop 9 in Memphis after moving from Chapel Hill.