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A SCOUT LED troop

"A boy led troop like 119 provides excellent opportunities for leadership skills and responsibility."
Kathy, Troop 119 Adult Leader

What Does it Mean for a troop to be Scout Led?

Scout led means that at Scout meetings, on trips, and other Scouting events the scouts take the lead.

The troop is organized into patrols, each with a Patrol Leader. And a Senior Patrol Leader, with a leadership team, is responsible for setting the schedule for meetings, planning activities on camping trips, and even selecting the trips we go on.

Adults play a vital role in ensuring that scouts are always safe.  But the troop gives the Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leaders and Scouts the chance to lead, make decisions, and – yes – make (and learn from) mistakes.  Without adult volunteers (especially drivers), we could never enjoy the many adventures we have on regular trip and outings.  But once we get to where we’re going, the scouts are in charge (giving adults the chance to have their own fun and adventures).

What if I see my own child (or some other Scout) struggling at a meeting or on a trip?

Scout meetings might sometimes seem chaotic, and there may be times that adults need to intervene.  But, in general, adults try to keep a light touch and give Scouts the chance to be responsible for their own success in Scouting.

That said, if you know that a Scout needs some help, let the Scoutmaster or another adult leader know as soon as possible.  We try to let the Scouts solve problems as they arise, but will always do everything we need to in order to make sure all boys - including yours - are having a safe, fun and successful time with the troop.
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