Fun and Excitement, Near and Far

Waterfall on the Callsaja
River

Waterfall on the Callsaja River

Overhang peering into
Linville Gorge

Linville Gorge

An Autumn forest leading to
Hawk's Bill Mountain

Hawk's Bill Mountain

Once a month, Troop 388 is on a new adventure, building Scouts' confidence, self-reliance, and team-work skills in unique and memborable locations.

These locations provide the backdrop on which our Scouts practice the skills they learn in our weekly meetings. Our outings also give Scouts the chance to fulfill requirements necessary to earn the Eagle Scout rank.

Outing index

Practicing valuable skills and having fun, too, Troop 388 is on-the-move!

2014

Raven Rock

Raven Rock Overnighter

Bear Island

Back to Bear Island for some early summer kayaking!

Fishing and Hiking at Camp Campbell

Off to remote Camp Campbell for a beautiful hiking and fishing excursion.

Climbing at Camp Durant

Off to our Council's camp, Camp Durant, for some climbing.

The Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark

Unique adventure to Great Wolf Lodge

2013

Camp Campbell with Webelos

Join Pack 33 Webelos outing to Camp Campbell

Grayson Highlands & Mt. Rogers

Grayson Highlands backpacking trip

Raven Rock

Raven Rock Overnighter

Nantahala Outdoor Center

White water rafting in the beautiful North Carolina mountains.

Beach Camping at Cape Lookout

Traveling to the far East of North Carolina's coast, to the beautiful and isolated Cape Lookout.

Camping at Camp Campbell

Heading back to beautiful, primitive Camp Campbell just into Virginia.

Topsail Island - Leadership Training at Casa Brewer!

Back to Dr. Brewer's beach-house for leader-specific training.

Skills Development and Webelos Invitational @ Camp Durant

Scouts will be working on a variety of Scout skills and will also demonstrate these skills to the visiting Webelos.

William B. Umstead State Park

Day hike at Umstead Park

2012

San-Lee Gun Club

Carting down to Sanford to practice rifle and shotgun skills at San-Lee Gun Club.

Falls Lake

First time back to Falls Lake in 4 years, this time on a 5 mile hike with primitive camping, Scout skills, and fishing.

Skills Development @ Camp Durant

Scouts will be working on a variety of requirements ranging from Tenderfoot to First Class requirements. The point of this outing is not just to learn, but to also pass off, so scouts should bring their books.

Rafting the Ocoee and Nantahala

Heading west to the beautiful NC mountains and taking a relaxing "dip" in the Ocoee and Nantahala rivers.

Summer Camp at Camp Durant

Back to Summer Camp! It's going to be hot!

Exploring Pamlico Sea Base

First time heading to Pamlico Sea Base, near historic Washington, NC for some inland waterway fun.

Camping at Camp Campbell

Heading back to beautiful, primitive Camp Campbell just into Virginia.

Topsail Island - Leadership Training at Casa Brewer!

Back to Dr. Brewer's beach-house for leader-specific training.

Compass Course @ Camp Durant

Almost two years to the day, we're heading back to Camp Durant for some compass work. Bring your Webelos and Family!

CANCELLED (due to good weather!): Skiing and Snowboarding at Wintergreen Resort

It's January, and that means we're hitting the slopes for some skiing and snow-boarding! Bundle up!

2011

Aviation Merit Badge and Shooting Sports

A day of flying! First we'll head to Raleigh Executive Jetport to sail high in the skies, then down to San-Lee gun club to shoot flying clays.

Wilderness Survival at Camp Campbell

Crossing north of the border into Virginia to camp lake-side in primitive Camp Campbell.

Shakedown Hike at Raven Rock

Back to beautiful Raven Rock for a (relatively short) shakedown hike.

Nantahala Outdoor Center

Back to the class 2 and 3 Nantahala river for some cool, running white water rafting!

Medoc Mountain

Heading, for the first time, to lovely Medoc Mountain outside Hollister, NC.

Camp Reeves

After a successful Troop Leadership Training weekend, we're heading back to our Council's primitive camp to hone our Scouting skills.

Topsail Island - The surf, the sand, the winter!

Returning to Dr. Brewer's Cabin for our usual late Winter outing, we'll be working on leader-specific training.

Patriot's Point (USS Yorktown & S.C. Aquarium)

Returning to the history-rich carrier USS Yorktown and her moored companion the submarine USS Clamagore and exploring the exquisite underwater world of the South Carolina Aquarium.

2010

Backpacking in the Virginia Mountains

Backpacking in the Virginia Mountains

2010 Camporee at OSR

Once again visiting Occoneechee Scout Reservation to attend the 2010 Camporee.

Bear Island

Heading to Bear Island for some late summer kayaking!

Pilot Mountain

Off to Pilot Mountain, that odd, bald knob jutting from the rolling hills of Forsyth County.

Topsail Island - The surf, the sand, the winter!

Returning to Dr. Brewer's Cabin for our usual late Winter outing, we'll be working on leader-specific training and rank advancement.

Scout Skills @ Camp Durant

It's always fun to work on Scout skills, and no better place to do so than our own Camp Durant.

4th Annual January Skiing @ Sugar Mt.

We're off to splendid Sugar Mt. for our 4th Annual Ski Trip.

2009

2009 Council Camporee at OSR

After a wonderful time last year, we're again visiting Occoneechee Scout Reservation to attend the Occoneechee Council 2009 Camporee!

Canoeing and Lake Kayaking at Camp Durant

Staying close, but hitting the water again, this time to Camp Durant for late season canoeing and lake kayaking!

Tennessee White-water Rafting

Treking all the way into Tennesee for TWO rafting trips.

Umstead Park

Being Mother's Day weekend, we're staying close to home base and working on our advancement, including a 5-mile hike.

CANCELLED: Camp Reeves

CANCELLED: After a successful March outing, we're heading back to our Council's camp. But this time, we'll camp in the more primitive Camp Reeves!

Camp Durant - Improving our Scouting Skills

Heading back to home camp, Camp Durant, to work on our Scouting skills.

Topsail Island - The surf, the sand, the winter!

Returning to Dr. Brewer's Cabin for our usual February outing, we'll be working on leader-specific training and rank advancement.

Skiing at Appalachian Ski Mountain

Our third winter ski trip, this time to Appalachian Ski Mountain outside Boone, NC.

2008

Visit to Fort Bragg

A day visit to Fort Bragg where we'll see the on-post museum, movie, and training simulator.

Falls Lake

We'll be heading to Falls Lake to work on basic scout skills with our brother Pack 88 Webelos.

Swansboro, NC and Croatan National Forest

Ocean kayaking at Swansboro, NC with camping in Croatan National Forest

Camp Durant - Climbing (with opportunity to earn Climbing merit badge)

We're going back to Camp Durant, but not for Summer Camp! This time, we'll use the Camp Durant climbing tower for both open climbing as well as for any Scouts interested in earning the Climbing merit badge. If you would like to forgo climbing, canoeing, fishing, and orienteering (up to 5-mile course) will be available.

Uwharrie National Forest - AT Preparation

Our first time to the Uwharrie National Forest, we'll be packing 20 miles in lush NC forest in preparation for a longer trip to the AT this summer!

Umstead Park - Day Hike

Taking a shorter outing this month, but still building our strength for our upcoming Uwharrie National Forest and Appalachian Trail trips.

Umstead Park - AT Hike Preparation

We're heading to the Appalachian Trail (AT) in May, so it's time to strap on our packs and prepare!

Topsail Island - The surf, the sand, the winter!

Returning to Dr. Brewer's Cabin for our usual February outing, we'll be working on Scout skills for our younger Scouts and Leadership training for our older Scouts.

Appalachian Ski Mountain

Our second winter ski trip, this time to Appalachian Ski Mountain outside Boone, NC.

2007

American Armoured Foundation - Tank Museum

A journey through the exciting world of tanks! With over 115 tanks, 150 machine guns, and 65 small arms, the museum is sure to please.

Hanging Rock

Our first trip to the tucked away jewel, Hanging Rock. Combining a little bit of the best features of Raven Rock with Pilot Mountain, this adventure may well prove to be one of our most memorable.

Occoneechee Council Camporee

The 2007 Occoneechee Council Camporee!

Merchant's Mill Pond

Time for a little Carolina bog canoeing in the unique Merchant's Mill Pond State Park! Bring your trunks along for the water, but don't forget your compass! Orienteering will abound for those needing advancement.

Appalachian Trail 20-miler

Strap on those packs, and let's hit the trail! Twenty miles (!) along the Appalachian Trail (AT) starting where we exited the AT last. We are continuing toward our goal to hike all of North Carolina's AT. This trip has a physical fitness requirement, so be working out!

Topsail Island - The surf, the sand, the winter!

We return to Mr. Brewer's Bungalow for a different type of camping trip: a leadership workshop where we will camp, cook, and eat indoors. Youth taking the leadership training will work on leadership skill building throughout the trip.

2006

Pamplin Historical Park

A day trip to historic Pamplin Park in Petersburg, VA. Pamplin Park features The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, Tudor Hall Plantation, the Field Fortifications Exhibit, living history demonstrations, and much more!

Pilot Mountain

A long weekend in North Carolina's Piedmont, where we'll run a multi-mile orienteering course, hike, and cook some fantastic meals!

Falls District Camporee

Our first district Camporee!

Raven Rock Overnighter

Almost 2 years to the day since our first Raven Rock adventure, we're back to "The R-Rock" for another backpacking filled stretch.

Fleming Cabin and Farm

Heading back to Mr. Fleming's awesome cabin and farm, where we'll introduce new Scouts to the patrol method in the field, work on rank advancement, and tour Fort Branch. Upon our return to Raleigh, we'll head to a local pool to complete our summer camp swim test and pass tenderfoot water safety requirements.

U.S.S. Yorktown Outing featuring Webelos Bridging

Moving outside North Carolina for the first time, Troop 388 looks toward the Maritime Museum at Patriot's Point, where we will stay on and visit within the U.S.S. Yorktown. Featured on this trip will be the Webelos bridging into our Troop in a ceremony that's not to be forgotten!

Leadership Training Workshop at Boater's Launch

We return to Mr. Brewer's Bungalow for a different type of camping trip: a leadership workshop where we will camp, cook, and eat indoors. Youth taking the leadership training will work on leadership skill building throughout the trip.

Weekend Trip to Fleming Cabin

Race to build a fire using only the most primitive artifacts. Take aim down range and bust crackers, clay, and paper targets to show your rifle mastery. Build a rope bridge to cross deep ravines. Just some of the fun activities we'll find in Tarboro.

2005

An Evening with the Stars

During the day, we'll work on First Aid merit badge requirements, then planet watch during the early evening at Jordan Lake.

Boater's Launch at Topsail Island

Our first adventure to an ocean venue and our first joint Webelos and Troop venture, Boater's Launch at Topsail Island promises to offer new opportunities and new excitement!

Pilot Mountain

A weekend trip to one of North Carolina's beautiful mountains, where we'll spend Saturday hiking and exploring.

Falls Lake Weekender

To ease back into the swing, we're planning a cooking and first-aid intensive trip to nearby Falls Lake, Rolling View campground.

Falls Lake Weekender

With Summer Camp just around the corner, we've brought our adventures closer to home this month with a weekend trip to Falls Lake.

Appalachian Trail 10-miler

Strap on those packs, and let's hit the trail! Ten miles along the Appalachian Trail (AT) starting in the extreme Southwest of North Carolina (at the Georgia/North Carolina border), this will be the first of a series of our outings along the AT. Our goal in the series is to hike all the AT in NC.

Merchant's Mill Canoeing Weekender

Full weekend trip to the Merchant's Millpond, where we will canoe into our campsite, learn necessary first aid skills, prepare delicious camp meals, and have a great time!

Afternoon swim at Optimist Pool

Afternoon trip to Optimist Pool where we'll work on Second Class requirements.

Overnight Trip to Fleming Cabin

Overnight trip to Fleming Cabin, where we'll practice knots, run orienteering relay races, and cook delicious camp meals!

2004

Rock Wall Climb

A sterling Sunday afternoon climbing a local rock wall with our brother Cub Scout pack.

Cliffs of the Neuse "Car Camping" Overnighter

Overnight trip to Cliffs of Neuse, where we'll practice preparing Patrol meals, fire lays, and orienteering.

Morrow Mountain "Stop & Drop" Weekender

Weekend trip to Morrow Mountain, at which we'll focus on preparing delicious mouth-watering camp meals, hiking and orienteering along scenic trails, and improving our knot skills.

Raven Rock Overnighter

In this action-packed overnighter, we'll hike into our reserved campsite at Raven Rock State Park, set base camp, then hike to and explore Raven Rock itself.

Umstead Day Hike

For our two new Scouts and our Troop's first outing, a 2-mile trek through Umstead Park was excitement from start to finish!