Our Scouts
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Troop 216 has 35-40 registered Scouts, ranging in age from 6th grade (11 years) to Senior in High School (18 years). There are roughly 67% between 11-14 years and 33% between 15- 17 years. Our troop uses the Patrol Method, developed by Baden-Powell. There are five (5) active Patrols of approximately six to nine Scouts from new Scouts through Eagles. Meetings Troop 216 meets Tuesdays from 7-8PM, with the Patrol Leader Council on the first Tuesday of the month. The PLC meetings are required for all Scout Leadership positions. All Scouts are invited to the PLC, and all parents are invited to Parent Committee Meetings, but these are not required. Parents are invited to the Troop Committee Meetings which are held the first and third Monday of the month via Zoom. A typical Troop Meeting is led by scouts in leadership positions, with topics ranging from merit badge and advancement requirements to trip planning followed by a fun game or skill learning activity. The troop may meet during the summer months at Livorna Park, Alamo CA. During the summer months, opportunities for earning Merit Badges and rank advancement are made for those interested. The Troop has two Courts of Honor each year for presentation of Rank Advancements, Merit Badges, and Special Awards and Recognitions. These are typically the last Tuesday of April and October of each year. |
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Activities
Troop 216 is a very active troop! There are several opportunities for our scouts to learn, grow and have fun.
- OUTDOOR ~ We plan monthly outings throughout the year - car camping, backpacking, weekend ski trip or snow camping, weekend service project and car camping at Yosemite or a BSA summer camp facility, family camping and day hikes.
- SERVICE PROJECTS ~ Service opportunities have included the annual BSA Scouting for Food drive, the Alamo Tree Lighting Ceremony, Autos of Alamo, Alamo Rotary Club's Egg Hunt, Kiwanis Club's 4th of July Parade, and various volunteer opportunities at local organizations. In addition, our scouts are encouraged to help with fellow scouts' Eagle Projects throughout the community.
- MERIT BADGES ~ Troop 216 offer many opportunities throughout the year for its scouts to earn Merit Badges. These are typically scheduled during the weekend or other non-troop meeting evenings. The troop attends the fall Advancement Day and various one day MB opportunities offered by nearby councils.
- SUMMER CAMPS ~ The Troop typically attends summer camp each year at a different summer camp if interest by the scouts. The troop has attended Wolfeboro, Royaneh, Wente, Makualla in Oregon, Fiesta, Emerald Bay, Marin Sierra, Meriwether in Orgon , plus High Adventure Philmont, Seabase, Northern Tier, Swamp Base and troop 50 Miler in Montana and another along the Green River.
As opportunities arise, additional outdoor activities are added to the calendar at the discretion of the Patrol Leaders Council, Scoutmasters and Committee.
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