Troop 79, celebrated its 50th year anniversary in 2011, was chartered in 1961. The troop has guided hundreds of boys as they progressed through the scouting ranks. We welcome everyone - all faiths, ages, backgrounds,etc. – anyone who is interested in joining the Boy Scouts of America.We are a boy-led troop where elected youth make the decisions and lead the activities. Sponsored by Westminister Presbyterian Church in Charleston, SC. Troop 79 meets Monday nights, 7:00-8:30pm, in the Scout Hut behind the Church. Westminister Presbyterian Church is located on Sam Rittenberg Blvd next to Kickin' Chicken Restaurant.

Aquatics Weekend - Small Boat Sailing and Canoeing merit badges. Just two of the 5 offered

Edisto River Canoe trip - T79 put (16) canoes on the river this year. Great trip

yes, Small Boat Sailing merit badge does require you to turtle/swamp your boat and learn how to right it back up.

Boat access only Capers Island, SC - camping on the beach and learning to surf fish

if there is water around, this scout will catch a fish. Some nicer than others, always a great picture moment

Our annual Aquatics Weekend - scouts taking Small Boat Sailing merit badge

US Whitewater Training Center Charlotte, NC - always a great time

 laying down pine straw at Orange Grove Elementary



  trash clean up along Sam Rittenberg Blvd and marsh