Scouting
About Scouting America
What Is Scouting America?
Troop 164 is part of Scouts BSA--Scouts is open to boys and girls from 11 to 17 years old. Scouts BSA is a time-honored organization where youth gain experience in a variety of outdoor activities (e.g. camping, gardening, hiking, paddle boarding, & fishing) and other skills (e.g. science, technology, bicycling, & cooking).
Troop 164 we aim to teach young people:
Character development
Citizenship training
Leadership
Mental and physical fitness
Why Join Scouts BSA?
Joining Scouts BSA is an excellent way for young people to get excited about the great outdoors; develop leadership skills,; perform services for the community; and participate in fun challenges and adventures with other Scouts.
Fundamentals of Scouting
Scout Oath: On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law: A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Scout Mission: 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 Scout Law.
Scout Slogan: Do a Good Turn Daily!
Scout Motto: Be Prepared!
Outdoor Code: As an American, I will do my best to —
Be clean in my outdoor manners.
I will treat the outdoors as a heritage. I will take care of it for myself and others. I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways.
Be careful with fire.
I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fires only when and where they are permitted and appropriate. When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold out. I will leave a clean fire ring or remove all evidence of my fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors.
I will treat the land and other land users with respect. I will follow the principles of outdoor ethics for all outdoor activities.
Be conservation-minded.
I will learn about and practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife and energy. I will urge others to do the same.
CONTACT US
If your ready to join Troop 164 or would like more information, please navigate to one of the pages linked below.
What Do Scouts Do?
Scouts do many activities, including but not limited to:
Camping
Hiking
Exploring hobbies
Backpacking
Canoeing
Exploring potential careers
Outdoor cooking
Mountain biking
Community Service Projects
Kayaking
Rank advancement
Scouts take part in summer camp, community service projects, and National Scout Jamborees. Scouts are mentored in trying new things, serving their communities, and facing life's challenges.