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WELCOME TO THE HOME OF TROOP 136
est. 2010 

 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. Troop 136 promotes this mission through a fun and challenging program which provides each boy the opportunity to:

  • Learn life and recreational skills
  • Gain self reliance and esteem
  • Develop leadership and team work skills
  • Create a sense of pride through community service
  • Build strong character values

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    What are the requirements for joining Boy Scouts?

    1. Meet the age requirements. Be a boy who is 11 years old, or one who has completed the fifth grade or earned the Arrow of Light Award and is at least 10 years old, but is not yet 18 years old.
    2. Find a Scout troop near your home.
    3. Complete a Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian.
    4. Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
    5. Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake.
    6. Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot).
    7. Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath or Promise, Law, motto, and slogan, and the Outdoor Code.
    8. Describe the Scout badge.
    9. Complete the pamphlet exercises. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
    10. Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. Turn in your Boy Scout application and health history form signed by your parent or guardian, then participate in a Scoutmaster conference

    Online Resources

    • The application form to join Boy Scouting is available online for download here .
    • The troop locator on the Scout Zone web site www.thescoutzone.org  will show you a list of some of the Boy Scout troops in your area.
    • Your local council service center can put you in touch with your future troop. Contact information for your council can be retrieved here.
    • The pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide is available online for download here.

     

    For more information on joining Troop 136 contact our Scoutmaster, Jeff Corey, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (940)368-6159.
     
    What is Scouting

    In the Boy Scout program, boys learn through the experiences of camping, hiking, building projects, and community service. Scouting fosters self-esteem, a sense of value and belonging, a sense of accountability, and teamwork. 

     

    • Activities

    • Adventure

    • Leadership

    • Fun

    • Team

       

    The program builds boys mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually. The skills they learn in Scouting help them overcome obstacles and challenges with courage and character throughout their lives.

    Give your son a valuable gift by encouraging him to join Boy Scouting today. The time you invest in him today will make a difference in the person he becomes tomorrow.

    Scouting is provided locally in neighborhoods across the country through churches, community organizations, or other groups of interested citizens. Please visit our Local Council Locator and enter your zip code to find Scouting near you.