Once a month, Troop 388 is on a new adventure, building Scouts' confidence, self-reliance, and team-work skills in unique and memborable locations.

These locations provide the backdrop on which our Scouts practice the skills they learn in our weekly meetings. Our outings also give Scouts the chance to fulfill requirements necessary to earn the Eagle Scout rank.

Outing index

Practicing valuable skills and having fun, too, Troop 388 is on-the-move!

2008

We're going back to Camp Durant, but not for Summer Camp! This time, we'll use the Camp Durant climbing tower for both open climbing as well as for any Scouts interested in earning the Climbing merit badge. If you would like to forgo climbing, canoeing, fishing, and orienteering (up to 5-mile course) will be available.

Our first time to the Uwharrie National Forest, we'll be packing 20 miles in lush NC forest in preparation for a longer trip to the AT this summer!

Taking a shorter outing this month, but still building our strength for our upcoming Uwharrie National Forest and Appalachian Trail trips.

We're heading to the Appalachian Trail (AT) in May, so it's time to strap on our packs and prepare!

Returning to Dr. Brewer's Cabin for our usual February outing, we'll be working on Scout skills for our younger Scouts and Leadership training for our older Scouts.

Our second winter ski trip, this time to Appalachian Ski Mountain outside Boone, NC.

2007

A journey through the exciting world of tanks! With over 115 tanks, 150 machine guns, and 65 small arms, the museum is sure to please.

Our first trip to the tucked away jewel, Hanging Rock. Combining a little bit of the best features of Raven Rock with Pilot Mountain, this adventure may well prove to be one of our most memorable.

The 2007 Occoneechee Council Camporee!

Time for a little Carolina bog canoeing in the unique Merchant's Mill Pond State Park! Bring your trunks along for the water, but don't forget your compass! Orienteering will abound for those needing advancement.

Strap on those packs, and let's hit the trail! Twenty miles (!) along the Appalachian Trail (AT) starting where we exited the AT last. We are continuing toward our goal to hike all of North Carolina's AT. This trip has a physical fitness requirement, so be working out!

We return to Mr. Brewer's Bungalow for a different type of camping trip: a leadership workshop where we will camp, cook, and eat indoors. Youth taking the leadership training will work on leadership skill building throughout the trip.

2006

A day trip to historic Pamplin Park in Petersburg, VA. Pamplin Park features The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, Tudor Hall Plantation, the Field Fortifications Exhibit, living history demonstrations, and much more!

A long weekend in North Carolina's Piedmont, where we'll run a multi-mile orienteering course, hike, and cook some fantastic meals!

Our first district Camporee!

Almost 2 years to the day since our first Raven Rock adventure, we're back to "The R-Rock" for another backpacking filled stretch.

Heading back to Mr. Fleming's awesome cabin and farm, where we'll introduce new Scouts to the patrol method in the field, work on rank advancement, and tour Fort Branch. Upon our return to Raleigh, we'll head to a local pool to complete our summer camp swim test and pass tenderfoot water safety requirements.

Moving outside North Carolina for the first time, Troop 388 looks toward the Maritime Museum at Patriot's Point, where we will stay on and visit within the U.S.S. Yorktown. Featured on this trip will be the Webelos bridging into our Troop in a ceremony that's not to be forgotten!

We return to Mr. Brewer's Bungalow for a different type of camping trip: a leadership workshop where we will camp, cook, and eat indoors. Youth taking the leadership training will work on leadership skill building throughout the trip.

Race to build a fire using only the most primitive artifacts. Take aim down range and bust crackers, clay, and paper targets to show your rifle mastery. Build a rope bridge to cross deep ravines. Just some of the fun activities we'll find in Tarboro.

2005

During the day, we'll work on First Aid merit badge requirements, then planet watch during the early evening at Jordan Lake.

Our first adventure to an ocean venue and our first joint Webelos and Troop venture, Boater's Launch at Topsail Island promises to offer new opportunities and new excitement!

A weekend trip to one of North Carolina's beautiful mountains, where we'll spend Saturday hiking and exploring.

To ease back into the swing, we're planning a cooking and first-aid intensive trip to nearby Falls Lake, Rolling View campground.

With Summer Camp just around the corner, we've brought our adventures closer to home this month with a weekend trip to Falls Lake.

Strap on those packs, and let's hit the trail! Ten miles along the Appalachian Trail (AT) starting in the extreme Southwest of North Carolina (at the Georgia/North Carolina border), this will be the first of a series of our outings along the AT. Our goal in the series is to hike all the AT in NC.

Full weekend trip to the Merchant's Millpond, where we will canoe into our campsite, learn necessary first aid skills, prepare delicious camp meals, and have a great time!

Afternoon trip to Optimist Pool where we'll work on Second Class requirements.

Overnight trip to Fleming Cabin, where we'll practice knots, run orienteering relay races, and cook delicious camp meals!

2004

A sterling Sunday afternoon climbing a local rock wall with our brother Cub Scout pack.

Overnight trip to Cliffs of Neuse, where we'll practice preparing Patrol meals, fire lays, and orienteering.

Weekend trip to Morrow Mountain, at which we'll focus on preparing delicious mouth-watering camp meals, hiking and orienteering along scenic trails, and improving our knot skills.

In this action-packed overnighter, we'll hike into our reserved campsite at Raven Rock State Park, set base camp, then hike to and explore Raven Rock itself.

For our two new Scouts and our Troop's first outing, a 2-mile trek through Umstead Park was excitement from start to finish!