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# 17th Black Bears

Scouting for Everybody in Woodbridge, Virginia

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=507)
- [Pathfinder vs. wolves and otters in tug-of-war. The little ones love to try and beat the big kids.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=494)
- [Awesome field day with the family of Northern Va troops.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=492)
- [Today's scouting adventure is rock climbing! Our Pathfinders are learning to belay too. The crew here is great and super helpful.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=490)
- [Do good.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=486)
- [Welcoming new Otters to our family.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=488)
- [Took some trial and error, but they finally got the fire going without help.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=476)
- [Chilly fall camp out!](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=473)
- [Clean Up!](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=467)
- [First event of the season, kayaking on the Occoquan.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=455)
- [Thanks for the support, and hope you had a great time!via @wittco@17thblackbears shirt proudly worn at #eurocamp2018 at camp, hosted by the ever-amazing 1st Dullingham & Stetchworth (English Scout Group). @55thcascadia](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=453)
- [️](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=423)
- [Soon.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=421)
- [Latest from Instagram](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=419)
- [Big thanks two these two superstars for coming out for BTC3 training!](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=417)
- [Latest from Instagram](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=415)
- [Latest from Instagram](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=413)
- [Rovers prepping breakfast at Antietam during BTC3.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=411)
- [Latest from Instagram](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=407)
- [Latest from Instagram](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=409)
- [Latest from Instagram](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=403)
- [Latest from Instagram](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=405)
- [So it begins...](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=401)
- [Getting ready!](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=399)
- [BlackBear Bike Rodeo 2018](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=389)
- [Getting ready for BTC3.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=387)
- [Semaphore](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=357) - I prefer radio comms, but the #17thblackbears wrapped up a great class of semaphore tonight!
- [For one of our Canadian Cousins](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=363) - A semaphore message for one of our Canadian cousins in the 27th Cambridge. Get well soon Nevan, the 17th Blackbears are thinking of you!
- [It’s that time again...](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=260)
- [Blackbears doing their favorite pastime, washing dishes!](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=242)
- [Very wet camping.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=240)
- [Latest from Instagram](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=238)
- [Latest from Instagram](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=236)
- [Night hike trail.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=234)
- [Latest from Instagram](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=230)
- [Latest from Instagram](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=232)
- [Our fearless leader today at our field day training.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=224)
- [Shoe shine and personal hygiene station.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=226)
- [First Aid is serious business.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=228)
- [Fall Kick-Off Meeting September 12th, 2017](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=210) - Our official start to the scouting year is on Tuesday, September 12th at 7pm. It will take place at Lake Ridge Park. all are invited. This will be for new members to pay dues, order uniforms, and sign any required forms. Kids activities will likely include discussion of our upcoming events and a small hike.
- [Notes from our scout leaders meeting today. Going to be a good year for #Adventure #beanoutsider #17thBlackBears #BPSA #BadenPowellServiceAssociation #Scouting #Scouts #WFIS #scoutingforeveryone #outdoors](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=202)
- [Another successful Dale City Independence Day Parade! #17thBlackBears #BPSA #BadenPowellServiceAssociation #Scouting #Scouts #WFIS #scoutingforeveryone #outdoors](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=200)
- [Latest from Instagram](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=198)
- [Prepping materials for a rainy scout meeting at the park tonight. #17thBlackBears #BPSA #BadenPowellServiceAssociation #Scouting #Scouts #WFIS #scoutingforeveryone #outdoors](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=196)
- [Trash pickup at one of our local parks. Great job Timberwolves and Otters! #17thBlackBears #BPSA #BadenPowellServiceAssociation #Scouting #Scouts #WFIS #scoutingforeveryone #outdoors](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=194)
- [#17thBlackBears #BPSA #BadenPowellServiceAssociation #Scouting #Scouts #WFIS #scoutingforeveryone #outdoors](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=186)
- [#17thBlackBears #BPSA #BadenPowellServiceAssociation #Scouting #Scouts #WFIS #scoutingforeveryone #outdoors](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=188)
- [This is Fluffy the snapping turtle! #17thBlackBears #BPSA #BadenPowellServiceAssociation #Scouting #Scouts #WFIS #scoutingforeveryone #outdoors](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=190)
- [#17thBlackBears #BPSA #BadenPowellServiceAssociation #Scouting #Scouts #WFIS #scoutingforeveryone #outdoors](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=192)
- [Just got done making fleece blankets for Syrian refugees in Jordan tonight. #Service #17thBlackBears #BPSA #BadenPowellServiceAssociation #Scouting #Scouts #WFIS #scoutingforeveryone #outdoors](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=184)
- [#17thBlackBears visited the Marine Corps Museum today. Ooh-Rah!#USMC #Devildogs #BPSA #BadenPowellServiceAssociation #Scouting #Scouts #WFIS #scoutingforeveryone #outdoors](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=182)
- [T-Shirts available...](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=174) - T-Shirts available, proceeds go to our upcoming adventures 😁 https://teespring.com/17th-black-bears-bpsa-adult#pid=526&cid=101936&sid=front
- [Bronze Arrow Training](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=171) - Reposted from @bpsa_us Pathfinders on both coasts of the US gathered this weekend for BPSA's first ever Bronze Arrow Training. These people are incredible and we are proud and lucky to know them. Thank you to all the Rovers who worked hard to make this experience so meaningful! (Top photo by Andy Bicking, 91st Sojourners.
- [Gathering together to raise the flag at our fall camp out in Prince William Forest.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=160)
- [Our Timberwolves (Dragons) hiking and showing off their new Patrol flag.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=163)
- [Breakfast served](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=168)
- [Timberwolves Patrol Flag](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=149) - Timberwolves making their patrol flag. Dragon won out over platypus . Not the most traditional choice, but given that our Pathfinder Patrol chose "Timelords" and have a Tardis on their flag, this is completely normal!
- [Briefing for this weekends camp-out. ](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=147)
- [Soon...](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=140) - Troop T-Shirts will be coming back and available through Teespring soon. These are one of the few "fundraiser" items our troop does and it is mostly for our scouts and families to have alternate uniform options and to show our support. Grey shirts are recommended for the scouts, and green or black for the leaders
- [More from Brownsea.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=136)
- [2016 Brownsea at Prince William Forest](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=132) - It's not the size of your #Brownsea, it's what you take away from it. #17thblackbears just wrapped up Brownsea training for 4 new leaders at the Prince William Forest. Had a great time, and look forward to doing it again. #BPSA #Scouting #Scouts #WFIS #scoutingforeveryone
- [A little shelter building with the Timberwolves during this evenings Troop meeting.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=128)
- [Yet another successful outing with the 17th Black Bears.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=55) - Canoeing and kayaking at Lake Ridge Marina.
- [Had a successful bike rodeo yesterday with the 17th Black Bears.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=59) - Had a successful bike rodeo yesterday with the #17thBlackBears. Teaching the kids about road safety, bike maintenance, and general rules of the road. #BPSA #badenpowellserviceassociation #Scouting
- [Hello world!](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=1) - Welcome to the 17th Black Bear Group! We are a BPSA Group located in Woodbridge, Va. We have scouts from ages 5 to adult.
- [Instagram Image](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=20)
- [Instagram Image](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=22)
- [Pics from the Dale City Independence Day Parade.](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?p=28)

## Pages

- [About us!](https://www.17thblackbears.com/) - 17th Black Bears is the longest-running OSG group in Northern Virginia. Our troop regularly meets in Woodbridge, VA for events like hiking and camping.
- [Advanced Leader Training Registration](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=1539) - The South Region is hosting a BTC on October 4th - 6th, 2024 at Prince William Forest Park, in northern VA. Sign up NOW to reserve your spot!
- [All-Ages Group Camping Trip Registration](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=2061) - The Black Bears are going camping! All age groups will be camping the weekend of May 15th-17th. Please sign up below if your scout and/or family are planning to attend. All campers are expected to bring their own personal gear, tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mat, uniforms, etc. The troop will be providing food for all meals
- [Backpacking Trip Registration](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=810) - The Black Bears' Pathfinders and Rovers will be backpacking May 9th-10th. Please sign up below if your scout is planning to attend, all adults should also sign up. Pathfinders and Rovers are expected to bring their own personal gear, tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mat, uniforms, etc. in a backpacking backpack. They will also need to bring
- [Meetings and Events](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=1192) - 17th Black Bears meets a few times a month outdoors for meetings, camping, and other fun outdoor activities. We also meet once a month via Zoom.
- [Thank you for signing up for camp!](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=1477) - We are so glad you are going to join us for the camping trip! An email will be sent with details on the camping trip, when to be there, where to be, etc.
- [Scout Registration](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=665) - All scouts registering with 17th Black Bears are required to provide the following registration information and agree to the waivers below. If you have submitted a paper waiver, you do not need to fill out this form. All data is kept confidential and secure, only to be reviewed by registered leaders with the troop.
- [Virtual Refrigerator](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=1485) - Back
- [Rovers (Ages 18 and up!)](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=73) - Rovers are our leaders and adults who participate in the scouting activities. OSG encourages scouting at all ages and that includes offering a full program of scouting activities for adults. There are badges to earn, camping trips to go on and adventures to be had. You don't need to be a kid to enjoy scouting.
- [Pathfinders (Ages 11-17)](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=71) - Be Prepared! Pathfinders are ages 11 to 17. The Pathfinder program is designed to empower and embolden our scouts, encouraging them to plan and implement their own projects, adventures, service, and skills. Adult leaders do not plan these meetings; they are merely offering supervision, transport, and making connections in the community when needed. In addition
- [Timberwolves (Ages 8-10)](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=65) - Do Your Best! Timberwolves are kids ranging in age from 8-11 years old. Timberwolves learn about teamwork and building an effective group through games and outdoor activities. The goal of this age is to help them transition from depending on parents to take care of them to working as a team to take care of
- [Otters (Ages 5-7)](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=69) - An Otter is Busy and Bright! The Otters are children aged 5-7 (grades K-2). Otters go on adventures, learn useful outdoor and family skills, and participate in age-appropriate service to the community. They are crafting with their hands, working as a group, and camping together with their families. Resources Click here for the Otter Field
- [Chipmunks](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=773) - Our littlest scouts are Chipmunks. This group is for ages 3 - 4. The children get to explore nature and make crafts to start them on their scouting adventure. Click here to download a copy of the Chipmunk Guide Book. Chipmunk Uniform Chipmunks wear a yellow tee shirt with the group necker.
- [About Outdoor Service Guides!](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=11) - Outdoor Service Guides (OSG) is an inclusive, co-ed, outdoor, and service-focused scouting organization in the United States. The organization was founded in the early 2000s and has served as a safe space for all scouts to grow, learn, and be of service to their communities in the years since. We strive to be radically inclusive
- [Our Store](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=1292)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=1180) - Who we are Our website address is https://www.17thblackbears.com. Comments By default, this site does not collect comments from visitors. If in the future this feature is enabled and visitors leave comments on the site we will collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string
- [What to bring camping](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=819) - The 17th Black Bears owns a certain amount of group gear. To that extent, we can loan some gear to scouts who need to borrow gear. This gear is limited, and maybe checked out a week before the camping/hiking. It will be assigned on a first come first serve basis based on registering for the
- [Scout Gear](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=876) - There are so many different, cool things that you can spend money on to make your camping or backpacking adventure more fun and comfortable. And some of it is necessary, really. But a lot of stuff is just fancy or about making the outdoors feel more like the indoors. In keeping with the 9th Scout
- [Age Groups](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=67) - Black Bears has scouts at every age level. We offer scouting options for children as young as 3 and up to adults. Each age level has its own unique program and badges.
- [Contact Us!](https://www.17thblackbears.com/?page_id=438) - If you would like to contact us to learn more about our troop, please fill out the form below.

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