Troop 936 operates on the simple philosophy that Boy Scouts are having the most fun when hiking, exploring, and challenging themselves. To this end, we feel that lightweight camping has become a lost art. Too much emphasis has been placed on bringing creature comforts and lots of support gear. Many great troops operate this way although several trucks and trailers are required to move the troop from point to point. Cooking and cleaning soon occupy two hours per meal and, when added up, a significant portion of your time in the outdoors is wasted. Our Scouts carry their own food and gear, cook on lightweight stoves, and backpack into the campsite even if we have the ability to drive in. By doing this, the Scout learns to bring only what he needs and to pack light. At the campsite, this translates into less gear to keep track of, less gear to clean, and more time to enjoy the outdoors. Scouts in Troop 936 are constantly improving their outdoor skills through experience.
Troop 936 maintains very little camping gear (water purifier, shovel, flag, etc.) because it is expected the scout will acquire the necessary gear over time through gifts and fundraising and eventually have a complete set of camping gear he can use even after leaving scouts.
Troop 936 Purpose:
- Learn how not to be an over-packer. If you do not know what items to bring to a campout, make a list of what is essential and try to base it off that
- Being a scout means being kind, and that also means towards adults as well. Trying to mean to adults will just get you trouble, so don’t even THINK about it
- Make sure that you treat everyone equally and with the same amount of niceness you wan’t people to treat you
- Make sure that you are ready to love this country, because that is a big part of being a scout
- Have respect for your uniform – always wear with SHIRTS always tucked in, buttons in the right spaces, and the collar out
- Be as formal as you can when meeting them
- Be proud to be a scout with ultimate goal of attaining Eagle Scout rank and have fun too!
- Go to summer camp, and help fundraise to help pay for it in the first place. Our main selling point is popcorn, in caramel, cheddar, spicy, etc.
- Meet on Sunday every month to help encourage a well rounded boy in sports, band, choir or any other school activity. Prioritize and keep all in balance and still keep up with your school grades.
- Above all, have fun and learn as much as you can!
Scout Law: TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.
LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.
HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.
FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated. Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.
OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.
CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.
THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.
BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.
CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home and community clean.
REVERENT. Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religion
Outdoor Code: As an American, I will do my best to –
Be conservation minded.
Be clean in my outdoor manners.
Be careful with fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors.