Our troop's slogan is "Troop 431 Does it All!" From outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, and high adventure, to advancement, trips, leadership opportunities, and community service projects, our program includes a variety of elements to suit the varied interests of young men from ages 11 to 18 in our community. Skill development and personal achievement are integrated into all the elements of our program.
The troop meets every Tuesday (when school is in session) and one week a month is a Patrol Leadership Council during which the youth leadership actively plans the upcoming meetings and activities. We place special emphasis on our troop being both scout-run and scout-led.
We have a program called Path to First Class that helps new scouts advance from the initial rank of Scout through Tenderfoot and Second Class to First Class in their first year of scouting (This depends on how active the scout is). We also have a Path to Eagle program that helps experienced scouts at Star and Life ranks reach the highest rank in scouting.
Our adult leaders are very involved, but are there to teach, encourage, and support rather than take over. We have found that "failure" in a safe environment is often a means for growth and learning. We have many opportunities for adult involvement - from merit badge counseling, campout planning, various groups like hospitality or publicity, committee functions like treasurer, secretary, assistant scoutmaster, and more. From experience, we know that an involved parent means an involved scout who will make better progress towards his scouting goals.
We go camping or on a trip once a month. At Troop 431, we understand the active schedules of today's young men and strive to maintain flexibility in our program. As such, we work with our scouts who have commitments in sports, music, religious and other activities to ensure scouting can be part of their busy lives. Whether you’re looking for fun, adventure, friends, outdoor recreation, or leadership skills – you’ll find them all here!
Troop communications generally happen in one or more of the following ways:
Yours in Scouting,
Josh Rogers, Scoutmaster
John Butala, Committee Chair
The troop meets every Tuesday (when school is in session) and one week a month is a Patrol Leadership Council during which the youth leadership actively plans the upcoming meetings and activities. We place special emphasis on our troop being both scout-run and scout-led.
We have a program called Path to First Class that helps new scouts advance from the initial rank of Scout through Tenderfoot and Second Class to First Class in their first year of scouting (This depends on how active the scout is). We also have a Path to Eagle program that helps experienced scouts at Star and Life ranks reach the highest rank in scouting.
Our adult leaders are very involved, but are there to teach, encourage, and support rather than take over. We have found that "failure" in a safe environment is often a means for growth and learning. We have many opportunities for adult involvement - from merit badge counseling, campout planning, various groups like hospitality or publicity, committee functions like treasurer, secretary, assistant scoutmaster, and more. From experience, we know that an involved parent means an involved scout who will make better progress towards his scouting goals.
We go camping or on a trip once a month. At Troop 431, we understand the active schedules of today's young men and strive to maintain flexibility in our program. As such, we work with our scouts who have commitments in sports, music, religious and other activities to ensure scouting can be part of their busy lives. Whether you’re looking for fun, adventure, friends, outdoor recreation, or leadership skills – you’ll find them all here!
Troop communications generally happen in one or more of the following ways:
- Announcements during Troop meetings
- Email through Google Groups
- Our Private Facebook page
- Scoutbook.com
Yours in Scouting,
Josh Rogers, Scoutmaster
John Butala, Committee Chair
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Meetings
7:00 – 8:30 pm Tuesday evenings during the Ridgefield school year Location: Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church - 353 Main Street North Hall (Second building to the right of the church) |
