Our History
The legacy and traditions of Pack & Troop 529
Our Scouting Legacy
The legacy of Scouting is not found in buildings or archives, but in the character it has built in millions of youth who have made the world a better place.
The Beginning
Scouts BSA Troop and Pack 529 have been chartered to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gibraltar, Pennsylvania since 1947. Located about 7 miles southeast of Reading and just a couple miles west of Birdsboro, we are part of the Hawk Mountain Council, Scouting America.
Our Mission
We put emphasis on the Scout principles of building Character, Citizenship, and Physical Fitness. We also offer leadership training through the Scouting program. We hold monthly outdoor activities and occasional high adventure trips, as well as involving the members in church & community service and in conservation projects.
Major Milestones
- 1947- Troop 529 was chartered to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
- 1977 - First Eagle Scout, Timothy Abright
- 2007 - 60th Anniversary Celebration
- 2010 - 25th Eagle Scout, Kyle Witman
- 2017 - 70th Anniversary Celebration
- 2022 - 40th Eagle Scout, William Coull
- 2022 - 75th Anniversary Celebration
Recent Adventures
Some of our recent adventures and activities include:
- 185-mile bicycle trip along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal towpath
- National Order of the Arrow Conference participation
- Luray Caverns and the Shenandoah National Park expedition
- Ohiopyle River Rafting and High Ropes adventure
- Mount Washington ascent, the highest peak on the East Coast North of the Carolinas
- Acadia National Forest camping trip
- Florida Sea Base high adventure including sailing, boating, fishing and snorkeling
- 2017 National Jamboree and training courses at the Bechtel Summit Reserve, WV