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Just a reminder that Troop 701 has a gear exchange for gently used uniforms and camping gear. If your Scout has outgrown his old uniform, please consider donating the items to the gear exchange. Also, please remember the gear exchange when your Scout needs a larger size […]

Our camp for the month of January will be a day camp, scheduled for Saturday, January 15th. With Covid-19 cases continuing to increase in our communities, we decided that this style of camp would be a safer course of action for our Scouts and their families. The […]

Troop 701 is a Scout-led troop, giving our youth leadership experiences while they learn new skills and develop lasting relationships. While the program is Scout-led, it could not exist without the support of many adult volunteers. If your Scout is enjoying his time in Troop 701, please […]

Please remember the following guidelines as our scouting activities resume in 2022: Anyone who is currently sick, who is awaiting a COVID test result, OR who has had a close contact with someone with known COVID should not attend any troop activity. For isolation and quarantine, we […]

With the increase we are seeing in Covid-19 cases in our area, especially in the local schools and among younger people, we have made the decision to transition our December Camp to a day-camp on Saturday. Our main concern with an overnight camp is having a large number of […]

The annual Troop 701 Christmas Camp will be a day-camp this Saturday, December 4th. The camp will be held at Camp Butler, from 8:30 Am – 9:00 PM. The theme for this year’s camp is “Mission Impossible,” and our youth leaders have planned out some really great […]

The Troop 701 Committee will be meeting this Tuesday, November 30th, at 7:00 PM in the Media Center at Strongsville High School. Please remember to wear a mask. The Troop Committee is a group of parents, relatives, and other interested adults who support the Scouts and Adult […]

Many of the organizations that support families and children in need count on the spirit of those who give to one another each year, especially around the holidays. We are again looking at two organizations that you may have the option to provide towards their worthy cause. […]

Lake Erie Council is looking for Scouts and adults to conduct program activities for our Cub Scouts. It’s a fun way to earn service hours while providing leadership to our little siblings in blue. Holidays at Camp will be Saturday, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 at Firelands […]

The troop is selling Sgt. Clean Car Wash cards again this year. The cards sell for $5.00 each and are good for one $15.00 car wash, $15.00 off an upgraded wash package, or for $15.00 off the first month of an unlimited monthly pass (new monthly passes […]