On September 9th, 2025, Aidan Kimmel passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review to become Troop 376's 81st Eagle Scout! For his service project, Aidan planned and oversaw the overhaul of both the front and back gardens at the Somers Library, ensuring they will look beautiful for years to come! Aidan is a former Senior … Continue reading Congratulations to Eagle Scout #81: Aidan Kimmel
Wrapping Up An Amazing 2024-25 Year!
It was a whirlwind second half of the Scouting year for Troop 376! The time flew by and, naturally, it rained a lot! But, as 376 has proven time and again, we don't let that stop us from having some amazing events and a fantastic time. Since the new year, we've coordinated: A winter lean-to … Continue reading Wrapping Up An Amazing 2024-25 Year!
Congratulations to Eagle Scout #80: Luc Conte
On the evening of November 19, 2024, Luc Conte passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review to become Troop 376's 80th Eagle Scout. Luc has also served as Troop 376's Senior Patrol Leader for the past year. Luc, who is an active member of SHS Track, saw an opportunity to utilize his Eagle Scout project … Continue reading Congratulations to Eagle Scout #80: Luc Conte
Congratulations to Eagle Scout #79: Liam McGuinness
On the evening of October 29, Liam McGuinness passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review to become Troop 376's 79th Eagle Scout. Like Eagle Scout #78 before him, Liam chose Rhinoceros Creek Reservation in Somers, NY as the site of his Eagle project, tackling another steep and dangerous incline on a hiking trail, making it … Continue reading Congratulations to Eagle Scout #79: Liam McGuinness
The 2024-25 Scouting Year is off to a great start!
The 2024-25 Scouting year for Somers Troop 376 got off to a great start as we held our first campout of the year at Durland Scout Reservation in Putnam Valley, NY. Situated at the idyllic Site 40 overlooking Clear Lake, we enjoyed perfect weather for this start-of-Autumn event. As we welcome our Troop 376 family … Continue reading The 2024-25 Scouting Year is off to a great start!
Congratulations to Eagle Scout #78: Matthew Hirsch
Matthew Hirsch passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review last night to become Somers BSA Troop 376’s 78th Eagle Scout. For his Eagle Scout project, Matthew coordinated the construction of wooden steps along a particularly steep portion of a hiking trail at Rhinoceros Creek Reservation in Somers, NY. The steps made this portion of the … Continue reading Congratulations to Eagle Scout #78: Matthew Hirsch
Congratulations to Eagle Scout #77: Ethan Burns
Ethan Burns (pictured above, left, with Muscoot District Advancement Committee Member and former Troop 376 Scoutmaster, Andy Cheung) passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review to become Somers BSA Troop 376's 77th Eagle Scout. For his Eagle Scout project, Ethan coordinated the construction of a dog agility course at the dog park on Route 100 … Continue reading Congratulations to Eagle Scout #77: Ethan Burns
New Year, More Adventures!
The last couple of months in 2023 were quite busy for Troop 376! We had a ton of fun and helped serve our community in various ways. Troop 376 marching in the 2023 Veterans Day ParadeTroop 376 and Somers Cub Scout Pack 1 partnered up to sell food, beverages, and snacks (and hand warmers!) at the … Continue reading New Year, More Adventures!
West Point Orienteering Adventure
From October 20-22, Scouts from Troop 376 embarked on a wet, muddy, windy, and all-around AWESOME orienteering adventure at West Point's Lake Frederick. Organized and run by cadets from the U.S. Military Academy's Orienteering Team, the Scouts learned the ins and outs of using a map and compass to navigate a course, reaching specific objectives … Continue reading West Point Orienteering Adventure
Remembering Carl
Husband, father, friend, scientist, outdoor educator, Eagle Scout, and dedicated Scout leader... Dr. Carl Gebauer passed away on August 20th after battling a long illness. Carl epitomized the true spirit of the Scout Oath and Law throughout his life-long dedicated service to others, especially to young people. He helped bring his love of nature and … Continue reading Remembering Carl
