Description:
Troop Philosophies: Scouting is practice for life. Things like taking leadership, giving leadership, being held accountable, and holding others accountable. Dealing with difficult leaders, leading difficult people. Making tough choices, learning from mistakes.

Participation: Our youth have a variety of choices when it comes to interests and activities. This is a good thing. A variety of life experiences is important to development of well rounded adults with broad vision and perspective. The Boy Scout program offers a wide variety of topics for investigation and a wide range of experiences to build a broad perspective. These experiences and opportunities happen when boys participate, but only when they participate.

Parental Involvement: Boy Scout Troops are only successful if the parents get involved. Parental support is needed in a variety of ways.

Leadership Expectations: A Troop our size thrives when the boys are presented with leadership opportunities and are held accountable for putting forth an honest effort. Rank advancements beyond First Class require leadership responsibilities. When beginning a leadership position the expectations of the Scout are discussed and a shared vision of successful term in office is created.

Transition: Scouts are transitioned in new scout patrol for 6 to 12 months. New scouts make up a new scout patrol which is assisted by a Troop Guide: an older scout who will assist the new patrol through first class rank: the core Boy Scout skills.

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