Scouting
BOY SCOUTS
The American Legion adopted The Boy Scouts of America program at the Legion’s first annual national convention in 1919. Early on, The American Legion recognized the opportunity to build patriotic attitudes and strong moral character among youths through the Scouting program, and Legionnaires continue to support the organization today. American Legion Posts sponsor more than 2,400 Scout units and 73,000 Scouts at an annual cost of $1.9 million. Each Post may nominate a local Eagle Scout for The American Legion’s Eagle Scout of the Year award and an $8,000 college scholarship. Three runners-up receive scholarships of $2,000 each.
Eagle Scout of the Year applications may be obtained by forwarding your request to:
Completed applications are due to the Department (State) Headquarters no later than March 1. Contact your Department Headquarters concerning additional processing information of the applications.
Post 290 is the Charter Organization for Boy Scout Troop 290, Aquia District, National Capital Area Council. For information on the Troop please contact the Scoutmaster, Ted Serbinski 540-286-0189, email: tserbinski@comcast.net
Venture Crew
The Post sponsors Venture Crew 290. Contact Mike Robinson for more information.
Cub Scouts
The Post is currently looking for motivated individuals to start a Cub Scout Pack at the Post. For more information contact Ted Serbinski 540-286-0189, email: tserbinski@comcast.net