Weaverville UMC
Thursday, September 09, 2010

Scouting

Scouting programs offered through the sponsorship of our church help serve the children and youth of our community.  All are welcome to participate in the various levels of scouting for boys and girls:  
 

 

Brownie Scouts

[hope to hear more about the Brownies].
 
Meet 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 2:30.  Contact the church office for details.
 

Girl Scouts Troop 26

[hope to hear more about the Girl Scouts]. 
 
Meet 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30.  Contact the church office for details.

Cub Scout Pack 15

 
Welcome to Pack 15, sponsored by the Weaverville United Methodist Church!

We meet weekly at Weaverville United Methodist Church (on the corner of Main and Church Streets, Weaverville) on Tuesdays, from 6:45-8:00 PM. Pack Meetings are held the last Tuesday of the month in the Fellowship Hall across the street. Meetings will not be held any day that school is cancelled for snow, holidays, or emergencies.

Boy Scout Troop 15

 
Troop 15 is a member of the Soqua district, inside the Daniel Boone Council.  Weaverville is nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains, about 12 miles north of Asheville
 
The area we live in offers us many opportunities for Scout development year round. Our winters are mild, but we do get snow. There are 5 ski resorts within a 2 hour radius. Troop 15 is within 25 miles of connecting into the Appalachian Trail and 20 minutes from  the Bent Creek area where there are diverse trails for hiking, horse back riding and mountain biking. There are also good mountain climbing areas, including our local BSA camp, camp Daniel Boone.
 
We are within 1 hour of the highest point east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell. Mountain stream are abundant in our area. With a climate that encompasses 4 seasons, we have opportunities for year round camping. Troop 15 favorite backpacking areas are Turkeypen and Panthertown. We are blessed with a beautiful area that has multitude of outdoor opportunities.