From the 2015 Guide to Advancement (2.0.0.0 Section 2): Everything done to advance—to earn ranks and other awards and recognition—is designed to educate or to otherwise expand horizons. Members learn and develop according to a standard. This is the case from the time a member joins, and then moves through, the programs of Cub Scouting, …
Fall Family Camp is Coming!
It's time for Fall Family Camp and the fun of practicing your outdoor skills; fire building, camp tools, pioneering...and Webelos Castaway requirements. Come enjoy the fun, friendship, food and campfire program while sharing Troop 115 with visiting Webelos and their family! Date: November 5th - 6th, Webelos activities Saturday 8am to 9pm Location: Beal's Point, …
The Summer Camp Experience
Boy Scout summer camp is a unique experience that all boys should have on their path toward manhood and independence. It's a safe environment to spread their wings away from the protective arms of mother, where dirt is acceptable and band aids a badge of honor. Scouts return home with greater confidence, having learned valuable …
Rafting the American River
One of the greater blessings for Troop 115 is our location and proximity to the American River, the second most-rafted stretch of waters in the United States. For this year's trip, we chose to join American Whitewater Expeditions on their South Fork, Lower Gorge Express trip, a good beginner run for brand new scouts. The …
Planning for Summer Camp
The registration for summer camp merit badges will be live starting tomorrow, so I wanted to give you a quick tutorial/overview of how earning MB's at camp works. The camp provides counselors for the week to work with scouts in a variety of program areas. If you don't finish all requirements at camp, you'll return …
Spring Court of Honor Success!
The Boy Scout Advancement process ends with recognition at a Court of Honor, where Scout's efforts are acknowledged and applauded. Troop 115 recognized at it's spring court three First Class Scouts, one Tenderfoot, and three Scouts, all of whom earned multiple merit badges. In addition to the motivation of Troop 115 youth, this advancement success is …
Make Your Adventure!
In a digital world where young people enjoy escaping to virtual gaming environments, Boy Scouting provides an alternative for learning and experiencing hard skills that increase their self-confidence and independence. When snow starts to fly, scouts enjoy taking on the challenge of making snowshoes, a traditional woodcraft skill with roots tracing back to 4000 BC. Troop …
Scout Sunday
The vision of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law. The BSA maintains that no scout can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God. In the …
2017 National Jamboree
July 14 - July 29, 2017 Tour and Jamboree Dates WHAT IS THE NATIONAL JAMBOREE? The National Scout Jamboree is the premier event put on every four years by the Boy Scouts of America at the Summit Bechtel National Scout Reserve in West Virginia, National Scout Jamboree Overview. Over 40,000 Scouts and Scouters attended the …
Be Prepared…for Cold Weather Camping!
When the temperature drops, fair-weather campers pass on opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy the wilderness. Boy Scouts however, practice their motto to "Be Prepared" and plan accordingly for a safe, enjoyable experience. Here are some helpful tips for cold weather comfort. Pre-Trip Planning As with all outings, plan ahead to ensure you have the gear and supplies necessary …