The rich history of the Campers has its roots in a friendly, same-town rivalry.  Troop 24, of Doylestown Presbyterian Church, grew into "The Pioneers," while 52 earned the nickname "The Campers."

The term pioneer originated in their wide and varied camping schedule.  The Pioneers have in the past and do today camp in locations across the country.  Thus, their nickname arose for their diversity of camping.  Troop 52, meanwhile, was coined The Campers by merit of her camping-oriented program.  The troop focused on camping-related merit badges and scheduled many hikes for her members.  Also, long before the BSA earnestly encouraged monthly camping, Troop 52 had the strongest and most active camping schedule in the Lenape District.  Thus, 52 became The Campers, due to her frequency of camping.

The troop maintains this same, lively policy today.  

The nickname "Campers" is quite well-earned, and so is "The Eagles' Nest."  In our 50+ year history, we have elevated over 90 scouts to the Eagle rank.  

If you would like to view a table listing all of our Eagles, please click on the link immediately below.  

Click here for the Eagle Scout Honor Roll.