2. While similar with other troops in adherence to the
BSA goals--training youth in responsible citizenship,
character development, and self-reliance,
Troop 246 is distinctive in that
We are a small, select troop with
A Unique Approach,
Successful Scouts,
Special High Adventure Opportunities and
A Great Network of Families for Scout
Support.
3. Small, Select Troop- Unique approach
• In the same way that smaller classrooms are better for
students, being a smaller troop, and a close group, the
boys have more opportunities to test themselves and
develop their leadership skills.
• Scout leaders know every scout well and provide
necessary guidance along the path to Eagle.
• T246 strategically looks for a select group of new scouts
with the potential to do well, not a huge number.
• Understanding the need for balance between
family/school and other activities, we are a relaxed troup,
but effective. Meetings – every other week on
Wednesdays.
4. Successful Scouts - Achievement
• We boast a very high Eagle completion rate.
• Troop 246 had 7 Eagle Scouts this year.
• For the three years before this year, Troop 246 had 8
boys per year become Eagle Scouts.
• Only 5% of Scouts in the U.S. earn the rank of Eagle.
5. Camping/ High Adventure Opps
• Florida Sea Base High Adventure Camp
• Camp Chawanakee
• Catalina Island – July 2011
• Northern Tier High Adventure Camp in
Canada—August 2011
• Future: Alaska camp
6. Full calendar of activities
• Fundraising/public service activities at the Pear
Festival, Beach Clean-ups, Moraga July 4th, Scouting
for Food, Zoo Clean-up
• Paintball/rock climbing – Nov; bowling -Dec & Feb,
local hikes and bike rides.
• Tahoe Ski Trip - Jan; Whitewater Rafting - May
• Camping: Camp Chawanakee- August; Santa Cruz
Boardwalk – Oct; high adventure trips
• Join in Mt. Diablo council events: Cal games,
Jamborees, Council dinners/BBQs
7. It Takes A Village
There’s a good group of families involved with
Troop 246. It’s not just about the boys. In
order for the Troop to be successful, it’s about
having a good support network of families.
Opportunities for adult leaders, merit badge
counselors. T246 parents are qualified to
teach 11 of the 12 Eagle-required badges, the
12th Eagle badge is offered at all summer
camps.
We hope you will join us.
8. For more information:
Jeff Baldwin, Scoutmaster,
jeff_baldwin@comcast.net
Leslie Green, Recruiting,
wessnjoe@netscape.net
Recruiting website:
http://troop246.wordpress.com/
