Scouting at Immanuel encompasses five programs: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture Crew, Sea Scouts, and American Heritage Girls.

Immanuel Biblel Church started Scouting in 2001 with five Boy Scouts and today have over 300 young men and women across the five programs. We have baptized over 50 Scouts and have awarded over 100 religious awards. The Boy Scout program had 12 Eagle Scouts last year alone. All programs offer outdoor opportunities and a lot of fun.
 
 

yo-cubscout_logoCUB SCOUTS

The Cub Scout program is composed of five years of graduated activities as follows:

Tiger Cubs: 1st graders
Wolf: 2nd graders
Bear: 3rd graders
Webelos: 4th graders
Webelos ll: 5th graders

A boy can enter at any age. Each level has its own book and advancement program that results in a avariety of badges, pins, and other awards. The initial part of the advancement program (except for Tiger Cubs) is to qualify for the Bobcat badge. This covers the basics of Cub Scouting, e.g., the Cub Scout Promise and handshake. Advancing to Bobcat is done in a short time and must be done once by any Cub Scout, no matter what age they enter the program.

Any boys joining later into one of the older groups will complete the Bobcat requirements and then go directly to the program for their age (for example, go from Bobcat directly to Bear or Webelos dens, skipping the badges between those ranks.)

The goals for our packs are to

  • Keep it simple and make it fun.
  • Involve all parents equally.
  • Develop and maintain an interest for continuing in scouting.

Contact: John Jarvis, Cubmaster
Phone: 703.455.8547
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Meet Monday evenings (7:00-8:00pm)

Website: http://sites.google.com/site/pack1115ibc/

 
 

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yo-boyscout_logoThe Boy Scout program is available to boys who have completed the fifth grade and are at least ten years old, or who are eleven, but not yet eighteen years old or have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least ten years old.yo-scouts_cooking

The Boy Scouts was one of the traditional membership divisions of the BSA, Boy Scouts of America. The program acheves the BSA's objectives of developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness qualities among youth by focusing on a vigorous program of outdoor activities.

Contact: Shawn Anderson, Scoutmaster
Phone: 571.216.6410
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Meet Monday evenings (7:30-9:00pm)

 
 

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 Tuscarora, a 26 ft. Sea Farer sloop.
Homeport: Fort Washington Marina

SEA SCOUTS

Gain confidence on the water and hone your leadership skills as a Sea Scout! Scouts from Ship 1115 learn to sail sailboats (25 - 27 ft) Thursday on the Potomac River (Apr - Oct). Race (14 ft). on Saturdays. Experience on the Chesapeake Bay (36 – 37 ft sailboats) on Sunday and do “long cruises” on the Chesapeake Bay on a 45 ft ketch where you perform a variety of duties aboard such as helm, navigation, lookout, cooking, and sail trim. The vision of the Scouts in IBC’s Ship 1115 is to “Serve the Lord with excellence; we will train citizens to be leaders in a nurturing environment that promotes unity, as we learn water skills and seek adventure on every heading.”

A branch of the Boy Scouts of America, Sea Scouting celebrates their centennial in 2012, and is a co-ed program for youth ages 14 (or 13 and have completed the 8th grade) through 20. Come sail with us; you’ll never regret becoming a Sea Scout!

Contact: Ken Kessler, Skipperyo-seascout_logo
Phone: 703.569.2330 (h)
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Contact for times and locations

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venturing logoVENTURE CREW

Crew 1115 is a co-ed Christian Crew that is devoted to providing quality outdoor and exciting experiences, such as camping, biking, hiking, shooting and canoeing.  In addition to their outdoor activities, the Crew regularly holds socials and other activities, so the crew members can have fun and get to know each other better.

Venturing is a year-round program for young men and women who are 14 (or 13 years of age and have completed the eighth grade) through 21 years of age to provide positive experiences through exciting and meaningful youth-run activities that help them pursue their special interests, grow by teaching others, and develop leadership skills

Meetings take place every second and fourth Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:00 PM in the Student Union (room C213) at Immanuel Bible Church.

Contact: Crew Advisor, Scott Turner 703.978.0111.

RELIGIOUS AWARD

All Scouting programs are eligible to earn a religious medal, patch, and certificate that is age-appropriate to the different grade levels. All programs are chartered through Immanuel Bible Church and each group's by-laws are written in accordance with the church's statement of faith.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Cub Scouts: Jon Jarvis, 703.455.8547
Boy Scouts: Shawn Anderson, 703.913.6161
Sea Scouts: Ken Kessler, 703.569.2330 (h)
Venture Crew: Scott Turner, 703.978.0111
American Heritage Girls: Claudine Cottledge, 703.296.1398, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.