Whitewater Rafting
On the 5th of August, Troop 115 went whitewater rafting! This 4 hour ride along the Lehigh River in Pennsylvania was a thrilling expedition that left most of the troop …
Leadership
Leadership is a vital part of the Scouting program. Youth in positions of leadership run the troop.
They take care of the many tasks necessary for troop and patrol meetings and activities to run
smoothly. By accepting the responsibilities of troop leadership, Scouts are preparing themselves
to be leaders throughout their lives.
Making a Difference
Scout-age youth experience dramatic physical and emotional growth. Scouting offers them opportunities to channel much of that change into productive endeavors and to find the answers they are seeking for many of their questions.
Outdoor Skills
In the outdoors, youth have opportunities to acquire skills that make them more self-reliant. They can explore canoe and hiking trails and complete challenges they first thought were beyond their ability. There is no greater teacher than the great outdoors.
Timeless Values
Scouting programs instill in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.
