The troop camped at Montauk State Park in May 2024.  Fishing was the main activity.  The park releases trout from a hatchery near where Montauk Spring and Pigeon Creek combine to form the Current River.  Our 16 scouts caught and cleaned a lot of trout, and we fried them in bacon grease.  The park was… Read more

Sea Base, a National High Adventure Base, provided an unforgettable experience for Crews CR062724-E and F from Troop 344. From exploring the Everglades to snorkeling in the Keys, the trip was filled with exciting activities. Despite some seasickness, the crews bonded and learned valuable teamwork skills. It’s a highly recommended sea adventure. Read more

Starting off the first day of the lord of the rings 2024 spring camporee was a fun list of activities, including first aid, orienteering, and gadget building. In a heated tournament of Steal the Precious, Troop 344 dominated the competition, with The Cowboys and the Flaming Arrows getting 1st and 3rd place respectively. Saturday ended… Read more

On the Saturday of February 10, all of the scouts went to the LMS and got into cars. We took a five and a half hour drive all the way to Little Rock, Arkansas. Before going to the submarine, we stopped by a place called the Clinton Presidential Library, where we learned about President Clinton,… Read more

At the Shawnee Lodge banquet in December, Troop 344’s Ethan Chapie was recognized for being selected to receive the Vigil Honor, which is the highest level within the Order of the Arrow.  Ethan is the first scout or adult in Troop 344 to receive the Vigil Honor since 2015. Read more

James Karslake was featured in the December, 2023 edition of ScoutLife magazine for achieving a Duke of Edinburgh award.  James was one of twenty-two high school and college students across the nation to achieve this award.  Of those awardees, six of them were Eagle Scouts.  They are pictured here with Prince Edward, the Duke of… Read more