Troop Facts
Meetings
Troop Meetings are held at Hope Church, 26525 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85085, on Mondays 6:30-8:00 PM several times a month. Monthly patrol meetings are held offsite at discretion of patrol members.
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Members
Currently 30 scouts in 4 patrols. Adult members: 8 scoutmasters, 10 committee members. All adult members fully trained; many Woodbadge trained.
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History
One of the oldest troops in the area, we have a proud tradition going back to 1972. Hundreds of alumni including more than 100 Eagle Scouts.
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Uniform
We are a “Full Uniform” troop, meaning we require each member to wear the official Boy Scout uniform (shirt, pants, belt, and socks). The troop provides “Men in Green” neckerchief, cap, and troop number emblem, plus an activity t-shirt.
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Troop Program
Well-rounded program emphasizing the patrol method, youth leadership, teamwork, community service, learning skills, gaining self-confidence and personal growth.
For new scouts: “First-Class – First Year” program of scouting and outdoor skills.
For experienced scouts: youth leadership and merit badge program.
For older scouts (14+ years old): challenging High Adventure Program.
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Troop Activities
Scouts select each year’s activities in August. Outings are held monthly except December. Troop aims for a wide variety of activities based on scouts’ interests: base camps, primitive camps, day hikes, backpacking, mountain biking, snow sports, kayak/canoeing, fishing, shooting sports, and much more.
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Troop Summer Camps
Troop Summer Camp is a week-long camp held at a BSA camp with nationally certified program and facilities. Optional out of state camps are held every few years. High Adventure Trip (optional for 14+ year olds): two-week backpacking expedition at Philmont High Adventure Base in the Rocky Mountains of northern New Mexico.
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Individual Opportunities
Troop promotes individual activities offered by BSA: Boy Scout Camp at Camp Raymond and Geronimo; Aquatics Camp at Lake Pleasant, Order of the Arrow scouting honor society, district and council events, family Scout-nights, High Adventure Activities, and National Jamboree. For high school age, Troop offers dual registration in Venturing Crew 513. Venturing is the BSA’s co-ed program for ages 14 through 20.
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Service to the Community
Adopt-a-Street litter pickup (Spring & Fall), school and community service projects, Scouting for Food, Eagle Scout Service Projects and others.
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Youth Leaders
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) and Patrol Leaders elected by scouts for six-month terms. Other positions appointed by the SPL. Youth Leadership Training held twice a year. Troop provides scholarships to send several scouts to advanced training (NYLT).
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Troop Equipment
Troop has extensive set of camping equipment and enclosed cargo trailer.
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Troop Awards
Troop earns the gold level Journey to Excellence Award every year. Troop earns top troop awards at summer camp and district camporees.
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Fees, expenses and Fundraising
Joining fee of $50 includes troop t-shirt, cap, and neckerchief. Annual dues of $125 paid in August; includes Boys Life magazine. Activity fees are pay-as-you-go, typical outing $25 including food and transportation. Week long Troop Summer Camp ~$350. Several fund raising opportunities offered for scouts to “earn their own way”. Troop holds a fundraiser in December to benefit the troop as a whole.