What are the “Best Things” About Troop 1214 in Edgewater, MD?
In this “Boy-Led” Troop, we maintain a healthy balance between old fashioned fun and the meaningful work of progressing through the Scout ranks. Combine this with the healthy monthly excursions to the great outdoors, PLUS the frequent Service Projects to give back to our communities, we provide every member of Troop 1214 unique life experiences that shape them into the leaders of tomorrow while having a good time! Today’s world is busy and complex. Organized sports certainly have undeniable benefits in providing an outlet for the boundless energy of today’s young men (all too often pent up during “screen activities”) but there is NOTHING that will build character and prepare a boy to become a man in today’s world like Scouting! Join us, for a real “win-win-win” experience! The Troop meets on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. in Edgewater, MD.
The Troop is organized and managed by a group of older Scouts and facilitated by a group of highly experienced and trained adult Scouters. The youth leader of the Troop is the Senior Patrol Leader. He is elected each year by the Troop members. The Troop is organized into patrols. Each Patrol consists of a youth Patrol Leader and a youth Assistant Patrol Leader with 4-6 other Scouts. The Patrol Leaders are selected by the adult leaders and they select their assistants. Our summer program has a variety of fun outdoor skills such as: biking, hiking, golf, swimming, canoeing, fishing, and our annual cardboard boat race. We conduct a variety of service projects throughout the year in and around our local community and while camping.
we will make you a better citizen.
we will teach a variety of useful life skills.
we will give you opportunities to improve your leadership.
we will have lots of fun.
we will provide service to others.
we will support the Scout Oath’s duty to God.
Develops character and encourages spiritual growth.
Develops habits of good citizenship.
Develops strong leaders.
Teaches youth to live by the virtues of the Scout Law. A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
Provides fun and exciting new activities.
Develops new skills.
Develops a serving attitude.
Teaches youth to “be prepared” and to “do a good turn daily”.
