A world of adventure is waiting for you with Scouts BSA Troop 175: White water rafting, backpacking, rock climbing, canoeing… all things the troop does each year; and we’re always looking for new things to do. As well as all this, you’ll learn new skills like firelighting and first aid, cooking and campcraft, and you’ll get to understand more about the world we live in, it’s nature, and yourself. You’ll spend time helping other people by taking part in service projects near and far. 

Most important of all, you’ll have fun!

Being a Scout is all these things and more, and you’ll do it all with a ‘Patrol’ of friends, and make new friends along the way who will last a lifetime.

As you’ll see, being in the troop is very different to Cub Scouts. In Scouts BSA the planning and execution of the meetings and activities is the responsibility of the Scouts themselves, not the adults – though we’re always here for advice when needed and to make sure everyone stays safe. You shouldn’t feel overwhelmed though: as a New Scout Patrol you’ll have an older Scout called a ‘Troop Guide’ who will work with you to understand what to do in Troop meetings and also to help you as you advance to First Class rank.

By the way, if your parents enjoy the outdoors and think the activities we do look interesting, they are welcome to join the ‘Geezer Patrol’ for a trip and experience the adventure for themselves. We are always looking for adults to help out on trips and, maybe one day, volunteer as an adult leader.

If you have any questions at all, ask your Patrol Leader; if they don’t know, ask your Troop Guide; if they don’t know, ask your Senior Patrol Leader; if they don’t know, ask your patrol’s Assistant Scoutmaster and if they don’t know, ask me!

Welcome to Scouts BSA!