Why choose Scouting?
If you're looking for a fun activity for your son that will change his life and make him a better adult, then get him involved in Scouting.
A well-rounded boy should have involvements with his family, church, school, Scouting, music, sports. Our program makes time for these other important commitments, and we hope that you as parents encourage your son to take full advantage of a variety of life experiences while he is growing up, and not be too narrowly focused.
Scouting is GAME with a PURPOSE—to develop future leaders of:
- strong character
- good citizenship
- all-round fitness
The eight methods used by all good troops make Scouting unique:
- Scouting Ideals (Promise, Law, Motto, Slogan)
- Patrol System
- Advancement
- Outdoor Program
- Adult Role Models
- Leadership Development
- Personal Growth
- Scout Uniform
Who Can Join/When to Join/How to Join
To join, a boy must be minimum age 10 and either have finished Fifth Grade, OR have earned the Arrow of Light Award, OR be age 11 (whichever occurs first). He does not need to have been in Cub Scouts or Webelos.
The Boy Scouts of America requires Scouts to be boys who meet these age requirements. Troop 88 expects its members to be active, to wear full uniform, and to advance regularly. We encourage parent(s) to be active with their son.
Troop 88 is open to any boy who meets these requirements, and who subscribes to the principles of Scouting contained in the Scout Promise and Scout Law. Membership in our sponsoring church is NOT a requirement (actually, most of our Scouts do not belong to our chartered organization).
Although Scouts can join anytime during the year, most join between January and May. It is very important for new Scouts to attend summer camp their first year.