The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated to provide a program for community organizations that offers effective character, citizenship, and personal fitness training for youth. It is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award (Cub Scouts) or have completed the fifth grade, or who are 11 through 17 years old . The program achieves the BSA's objectives of developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness qualities among youth by focusing on a vigorous program of outdoor activities.

If you meet these basic requirements and are interested in joining our troop, contact Troop 251's leaders ( click here).

  • Scoutmaster Gary Miller (269) 649-1615
  • Assistant Scoutmasters:
    Kevin Borden (269) 806-4495
    Steve Peck (269) 760-8994

Troop 251 meets every Monday evening 7:00pm - 8:30pm at the youth cabin at Camp Char Le Maude on Barton Lake.

When Ready To Join

Complete a Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian.

At the first meeting the candidate is expected to perform the following:

  1. Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake
  3. Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot)
  4. Describe the Scout Badge
  5. Participate in a Scoutmaster conference

Adult Volunteers

Troop 251 is always in need of volunteer leaders. Both men and women, are involved in the Boy Scouting program. They serve in a variety of jobs: everything from unit leaders to chairmen of troop committees, committee members, merit badge counselors, and chartered organization representatives.

Who Pays for It?

Expenses are shared: the boy and his parents, the troop, and Southwest Michigan BSA Council (through community donations). Boys are encouraged to earn money whenever possible to pay their own expenses, and they also contribute dues to their troop treasuries to pay for budgeted items. The Troop also obtains additional income by working on approved money-earning projects (paper recycling) and fund raisers (annual yard sale). Currently, due to the success of our money-earning projects, Troop 251 members do not pay for summer camp and most camp-outs.




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