Troop 700 Ashland, VA

Open House, December 7 at 7 p.m.

Your next adventure starts in Ashland.

Troop 700 welcomes boys and girls, sixth grade through high school (ages 11 to 17), to learn skills, build friendships, and help lead the adventure.

Camping, canoeing, backpacking, leadership, real friendships.

Visit our December 7 Open House Meet Troop 700
Paddlers in helmets and life jackets steering a raft through whitewater.
A mud-covered group in helmets and headlamps waving after caving.
A hiker walking through red autumn shrubs on an open mountain top.
A young climber working his way up a rock face.
Scouts and an adult leader in sun shirts sailing, one Scout at the wheel.

What is coming up?

We meet Monday nights at Ashland Christian Church. Families can arrange to visit a scheduled meeting; contact us first so we can say hello.

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    What is Troop 700 like?

    Young people help choose the adventures, build practical skills, and find a place to belong, with supportive adults guiding them along the way.

    Youth-led

    Scouts help choose outings, make program decisions, and run the program. Adults provide guidance, training, supervision, and logistical support.

    Learning by doing

    Outdoor skills, teamwork, and chances to lead. Skills instruction is a big part of what we do.

    A welcoming place to start

    Beginners are welcome. No Cub Scout or other Scouting experience is needed, and supportive Scouts and adults help new members find their footing.

    A group of young people in Scout uniforms gather in front of a wooden camp sign.
    Friends from past outings.

    What kinds of adventures do Scouts have?

    We aim for at least one outing or event each month, with camping most months. Summer camp or a high-adventure trip may take the place of a monthly camping trip. Some activities have age, readiness, or other requirements.

    Typical opportunities

    • Camping
    • Canoeing
    • Backpacking
    • Weeklong summer camp
    • Summer high adventure

    Past summer high adventure trips

    • Florida Sea Base
    • Canoeing the James River
    • Eastern Shore of Virginia canoe trip

    Upcoming events

    • Open house, Monday, December 7, 2026

    Trip details are shared with registered families once the troop confirms them.

    A guide and young paddlers in helmets and life jackets steer a light-blue raft through whitewater.
    Whitewater rafting
    Canoes and paddlers in life jackets on a calm, tree-lined river.
    Canoeing
    Hikers with backpacks walking single file down a wooded trail.
    Backpacking
    People gathered around a campfire at a campsite with a tarp overhead.
    Camping
    A mud-covered group in helmets and headlamps raise their hands and smile in a grassy field after caving.
    Caving
    Young people and adults gather around a workbench building wooden projects in a workshop.
    Building skills
    Scouts and an adult leader in matching sun shirts sit in the cockpit of a sailboat under a blue canopy, one Scout at the wheel.
    Sailing
    Scouts rest on top of a large gray rock outcrop among evergreens while two others look on from the trail below.
    Hiking and rock scrambling

    Photos are from past troop outings and activities.

    What happens on a first visit?

    You meet Scouts and leaders, ask your questions, and learn about the program and how to get started. No experience is needed.

    Open house: Monday, December 7, 2026

    7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
    Ashland Christian Church, 301 South James Street, Ashland, Virginia

    In the gym at the back of the church. You may need to park at Henry Clay Elementary School and walk to the back of the building.

    We meet on Monday nights at Ashland Christian Church, 301 South James Street, in Ashland, and regular meetings continue through the summer, with holiday and other schedule exceptions. Contact us about another scheduled meeting if the open house does not work for your family, and we will confirm the date and time with you.

    Scouts in uniform, boys and a girl, run across a gym together carrying a frame of long poles during a meeting game.
    Teamwork at a troop meeting.

    Where to park and where to go

    The school lot is across South James Street from the church. Walk to the back of the building, where the gym is.

    Street map showing the Henry Clay Elementary School parking lot across South James Street from Ashland Christian Church, with a dashed walking route to the gym at the back of the church.
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    Troop 700 meeting
    Regular Monday meetings. Ask us which entrance to use for a specific night. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Pin positions are approximate.

    Regular meeting times are being confirmed and will be posted here.

    What does Scouting cost?

    Outings run on shared expenses, not for profit. Loaner gear and financial assistance are available. We work with families to help make participation possible.

    Costs fall into a few separate categories: registration and troop dues, individual outings, summer camp, and high adventure. Each is explained by a leader so you know what to expect before you commit. A spring mulch fundraiser also helps support the program.

    Current registration fees and troop dues are being confirmed and will be posted here.

    If cost is a concern, talk with an adult leader. Those conversations stay between you and the troop's leaders.

    Questions parents ask

    Are boys and girls welcome?

    Yes. Troop 700 is a registered family troop and welcomes boys and girls, sixth grade through high school. Girls have taken part in our activities, and we are happy to talk through what your child can expect.

    Does my child need to have been a Cub Scout?

    No. Beginners are welcome, and no earlier Scouting experience is needed.

    Does a parent have to become a leader?

    No. However, we welcome parents to help! You do not need camping experience or a leadership role for your child to join. Some adult roles carry registration, training, and supervision requirements, and trained leaders will help any parent be a valuable asset to the troop.

    What if we do not own camping gear?

    Loaner gear is available. Ask what is needed for a particular activity before you buy anything.

    What if cost is a concern?

    Please contact an adult leader. We work with families to help make participation possible.

    Does everyone have to advance at the same pace?

    No. We encourage and support advancement, and each Scout moves at an individual pace.

    When and where do you meet?

    Mondays at Ashland Christian Church, 301 South James Street, Ashland, Virginia. Holidays and other exceptions apply, so please check with us about a specific date.

    How are activities supervised?

    Adults provide guidance, training, and supervision. For current supervision, training, and youth protection practices, please ask the troop's leaders; they are glad to walk you through them.

    Can adults help?

    Yes. We are looking for adult volunteers, with clear and manageable roles.

    • Welcoming new families
    • Equipment help
    • Communications
    • Event logistics

    Some roles require registration and training, and adults take part in outings and supervise youth only after those requirements are met. Ask a leader which role fits your time.

    How do I reach Troop 700?

    Families from Ashland and nearby Hanover communities are welcome. Send a note to arrange a visit or ask a question.

    Contact details are being confirmed and will appear here shortly.

    Please do not send children's birthdates, medical details, or school information by email. A leader will tell you what is needed, and when.