Welcome to Troop 720!
Boy Scout Troop 720 is sponsored by Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Glen Allen, Virginia and is part of the Cardinal District, Heart of Virginia Council.
Formed in October 1998, this troop has grown steadily to its current roster of approximately 30 Scouts. It is governed by the Troop Committee which is composed of interested adults who oversee the operation and safety of the troop and would not exist were it not for our dedicated and active adult leaders.
Activities are run by and for the Scouts. We place a high emphasis on advancement to Eagle Rank, and strongly support and encourage an exciting outdoor program. The real running of the troop is by the youth leaders with adult guidance. Each patrol is run by a Patrol Leader and an Assistant Patrol Leader. Each of these Scouts must be trained and is responsible for running many of the troop functions. The Senior Patrol Leader leads the troop with the advice of the Scoutmasters. Scouts in leadership positions meet in the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) once a month to plan troop events.
Troop 720 provides young men with positive, enriching, wholesome activities and opportunities for outdoor adventure and leadership. Some activities we have experienced include hiking Old Rag Mountain, canoeing/kayaking at Dutch Gap, whitewater rafting, hiking Civil War battlefields, and biking on the C&O Canal trail. We go to summer camp every year. In addition, our Scouts participate in many community service projects throughout the year. More importantly, our scouts are taught character, citizenship and leadership. Photos of our events can be viewed in our Photo Gallery.
We meet every Monday from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm, at Mount Vernon Baptist Church located at 11220 Nuckols Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23059. The Troop Committee meets at 7:00 pm the second Sunday of the each month at the Church. Our Troop Calendar lists all scheduled meetings and activities. The Troop Policy and Procedures Manual and other New Scout Resources can be found on the Links page of this website.
You are welcome to visit any troop meeting. We look forward to meeting you!