Want to Join?

*We are always interested in new people that have an interest in joining our cause. Please feel free to contact us for more information after reading the section below.

Basic principles of Scouting:

• Our Mission – The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
• Our Vision – The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
• Scouting’s Guidelines
  • Scout Oath: On my honor I will do my best, To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight
  • Scout Law: A scout is trustworthy, loyal helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent
  • Scout Motto: Be Prepared
  • Scout Slogan: Do A Good Turn Daily

Joining

• Who Can Join – Any boy interested can join as long as he is at least 11 years old or has passed the 5th grade. We invite anybody interested in the issues and topics we focus our efforts on to join. Members must be able to dedicate enough time to participate and make a difference in the organization. We have meetings once a week and go on campouts about once every month. There will be other tasks assigned that may take up some of your free time. You must understand that Scouting is a commitment, and much time and effort will be expected from you.
• How Can You Join – You can come to a troop meeting. To join we need a completed application and membership and registration dues for the first month. Please contact us for more information and a copy of the registration forms. If you want to attend a couple of meetings before deciding, feel free to do so.
• Benefits of Joining – There are several benefits to becoming a member of our organization. Our members are close friends and we have a great time when we get together. Of course we also have a common interest, and we hope to further our cause. You can learn many different practical skills, such as knot tying, tent pitching, etc. There are various merit badges you can earn, and you can focus your choices based upon your interests.

PROGRAMS IN SCOUTING

A family- and home-centered program for boys in the first through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10 years old). Cub Scouting’s emphasis is on quality program at the local level, where the most boys and families are involved. Fourth- and fifth-grade (or 10-year-old) boys are called Webelos and participate in more advanced activities that begin to prepare them to become Boy Scouts.

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A program for boys 11 through 17 designed to achieve the aims of Scouting through a vigorous outdoor program and peer group leadership with the counsel of an adult Scoutmaster. (Boys also may become Boy Scouts if they have earned the Arrow of Light Award or have completed the fifth grade.)

Our Troop is part of the Boy Scouts of America! If you meet the criteria, ask about joining.–

 

An active, exciting program for young men 14 through 17 built around five program fields of emphasis: advancement, high adventure, personal development, service, and special programs and events.

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Venturing is for young men and young women ages 14 to 20. It includes challenging high-adventure activities, sports, and hobbies for teenagers that teach them leadership skills, provide opportunities to teach others, and give them an opportunity to learn and grow in a supporting, caring, and fun environment.

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The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) is a fellowship of men who have achieved the Eagle Scout rank and who desire using their efforts and influence toward forming the kind of young men America needs for leadership.

We would be excited to welcome you as the newest members of our Troop. Again, please contact one of our adult leaders for more information on scouting and how to be a part of it.