<![CDATA[TROOP 3 MANCHESTER BY-THE-SEA - News]]>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:37:05 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[National Jamboree]]>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:29:54 GMThttps://www.troop3mbts.com/news/national-jamboreeThis summer, from July 18th to August 1st, scouts from Troop 3 met up with our council contingent and went to the National Jamboree. On the way there, the scouts visited Washington DC and Gettysburg. for those who do not know, National Jamboree is a week-long assembly of scouts at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in NC. There are many fun things to do, such as ziplines, fireside chats, patch trading and much much more. There are also talks from the leaders of scouting and political leaders. In addition, the military had flyovers, demonstrations and parachute drops. At the end of the week the group went to the Hershey amusement park camp for one more night and then went back to the scout shop in Woburn and thus ended the most fun event of the summer. If you are interested in seeing more, click the link below:
​https://jamboree.scouting.org/

By Ben and Lucia Ochs
]]><![CDATA[Memorial day parade]]>Sun, 31 May 2026 23:44:56 GMThttps://www.troop3mbts.com/news/memorial-day-paradeThis past memorial day,  the scout troop volunteered at the legion parade. even though it was wet we had a great turnout with the majority of the scouts in the troop showing up to support the legion.   (Any photos taken are on the cricket archives)]]><![CDATA[Troop 3 legion dinner]]>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:08:20 GMThttps://www.troop3mbts.com/news/troop-3-legion-dinnerThis past Thursday the scouts were volunteering at the annual American legion dinner. the dinner started at 6 and went to around 8. We would like to thank Tom Kehoe for giving us this opportunity every year.
]]><![CDATA[Cardigan Family weekend and hike]]>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:45:24 GMThttps://www.troop3mbts.com/news/cardigan-family-weekend-and-hikeThis past weekend the scouts had a great mt cardigan Family weekend and hike. The weather withheld and it was a nice day with few clouds in the sky. At night the scouts would enjoy music played by James Donohoe and games with each other. Christmas tree sales started this weekend and we have had a couple sales. Stop by and get you tree!!
By Ben Ochs
]]><![CDATA[Troop 3  COH]]>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:36:26 GMThttps://www.troop3mbts.com/news/troop-3-cohThis past Monday troop 3 had its court of honor. Many badges were given and received, ranks were climbed, and awards were awarded. The turnout was great and the food was amazing. Don't forget that Christmas tree sales are just around the corner!!! 
​By Ben Ochs
]]><![CDATA[Veterans day service at the legion]]>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 01:11:15 GMThttps://www.troop3mbts.com/news/veterans-day-service-at-the-legionThis veterans day the scouts went to the legion to preform a ceremony for retiring the flags. almost all of the troop attended and afterward there was a luncheon also provided by the legion. Here is a link to the legion's location: Manchester American Legion (Amaral-Bailey Post 113, American Legion) .
​By Ben Ochs
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]]><![CDATA[November Backpacking Trip]]>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:08:16 GMThttps://www.troop3mbts.com/news/november-backpacking-tripThis past weekend the scouts had and amazing backpacking trip in the Appalachian mountains. There was snow on the ground and the sun in the sky. The weather was beautiful but on the colder side. We would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Hall for going on trip and Mr. Rossi for knowing the trails and coming out for the hike.
​By Ben Ochs
]]><![CDATA[Essex Shipbuilding museum Build-a-boat]]>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:39:48 GMThttps://www.troop3mbts.com/news/essex-shipbuilding-museum-build-a-boatThe scouts were graciously donated the money  to build a boat with the Essex Shipbuilding Museum in Essex by William Taylor and were assisted in doing so by Alden Burnham. We made oars and  2 salt marsh dories, one for the scouts to keep and one for the scouts to auction off outside the scouthouse during the Christmas tree sale. We started off at 10:00 on a Saturday by shaping the planks along the hull and sealing them to the ribs of the dory. Then we put in the seats and added oarlocks and started on some oars. Then we put sealant on the hull and finished up on some of the oars. All in all it was an awesome activity and we thank William Taylor for the opportunity. 
By Ben Ochs

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]]><![CDATA[Bomber hike October 2025]]>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 23:19:44 GMThttps://www.troop3mbts.com/news/bomber-hike-october-2025
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 This October, the scouts had an awesome bomber hike backpacking trip. They arrived at night so they had an amazing night hike to their first campsite. The next day, they hiked to their second campsite, put down tents, and prepared their day packs for the hike to the bomber crash site. They hiked to the crash site and ate lunch. Then they hiked back to camp and spent the night at camp with an awesome flashlight fire before hiking Mount Osceola the next day and then heading home.
​-Lucia Ochs
]]><![CDATA[Saco river canoe trip]]>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 23:09:01 GMThttps://www.troop3mbts.com/news/sacco-river-canoe-trip
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The scouts of troop 3 went on a beautiful weekend canoe trip on the Saco river. The weather was amazing, and the river was very cool because the water was clear, so you could see all the way to the bottom. All in all, it was a great trip and everyone had fun!

By Lucia and Ben Ochs

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