PROGRAMS
Welcome to Troop 280, a Scout Troop in St. John's County, FL. We offer a variety of programs for our scouts to develop their skills and have fun. Click here to learn more about our programs.
Monthly Camping
Troop 280 strives to take 7-8 overnight monthly camping trips each year between September and April.
Camping trips can consist of things such as fishing, winter camping, wilderness survival, shooting sports (rifle and shotgun), etc. When possible, we select camping locations that are within a 2–3-hour drive and provide a unique experience for the scouts. We usually depart Friday evenings around 5:30 p.m. & return Sunday morning by 11:00 a.m.
Community Service
Our troop is committed to serving our community. We participate in various community service projects throughout the year. Click here to learn more about our community service activities.
Fundraising
As the Scout Law says, a Scout is “thrifty” and earns his/her own way with fundraisers, helping to pay for camping trips, summer camp, activities, etc. Fundraising opportunities include online popcorn sales, camp card sales, and various other fundraisers as decided by the Troop. When Scouts earn money through any of the fundraisers, these dollars are added and tracked within individual scout accounts and can be used to pay for monthly or summer camps, dues, uniforms, etc.
Adult Involvement
At Troop 280, we welcome parent/adult participation. There are many ways to be involved, including volunteering as a merit badge counselor, committee member, monthly camping participant, and adult troop leaders. Please ask us for more information if you are interested in volunteering.
