From September through May, we meet weekly and camp about one weekend per month. Scouts also attend a week-long summer camp, participate in community service projects, and have chances for once-in-a-lifetime high-adventure trips.

No! Scouts participate as much as they can. Each Scout progresses at her own pace, and the more they attend, the more skills they learn, leadership opportunities they can take on, and steps they can accomplish toward rank advancement—including Eagle Scout.

We also know our Scouts are busy, well-rounded kids. Participation in sports, music, dance, and other activities is important, and we encourage Scouts to balance Scouting with their other interests.

• Time of year: School calendar year

  Day: Wednesdays

• Time: 6:30–8:00 PM

• Location: Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church

A lot more than sitting around! Troop 5117 meetings are youth-led, which means Scouts take the lead in planning activities, running games, and working on rank advancement. Meetings include hands-on skill practice, patrol teamwork, planning trips, and having fun together.

Adult leaders are there to guide and support, but Scouts do the leading, learning, and growing.

Real tents, real campfires, and real screen-free adventure! Scouts plan meals, cook and clean together, set up tents and fires, and explore the outdoors through hiking, swimming, and canoeing. Evenings are full of songs, skits, and campfire games. Older Scouts mentor younger ones, building leadership skills while everyone has fun and learns new skills.

High-adventure trips are a core part of Scouting! Scouts 14 and older who have reached certain milestones are eligible for these once-in-a-lifetime adventures. The troop selects and plans each trip together. In 2026, some of our Scouts will be flying to Sea Base in the Florida Keys for an unforgettable experience. Learn more about National High Adventure Bases here.

Eagle Scout is the highest rank in Scouting and is valued because it represents leadership, service, and commitment—qualities that are respected by colleges, employers, and communities. Scouts earn it by progressing through ranks, completing merit badges, and planning and leading a major service project that benefits others.

It’s a big goal, usually achieved over 3 to 6 years at each Scout’s own pace, while building skills, confidence, and experiences that last a lifetime.

The annual membership fee is set by Scouting America and is approximately $100 per year. Scouts also need a uniform shirt and some personal gear (sleeping bag, headlamp, etc.). Our troop fundraises and invests in shared equipment—like tents and camping supplies—to keep costs down for families.

Overall, Scouting is a tremendous value for the experiences, skills, and friendships your Scout will gain.