Welcome to Troop 5

 

A GREAT SCOUTING EXPERIENCE!

 

In Bedford Troop 5, you'll find a fun and challenging Boy Scout experience!

 

 

Goals:

 

-                     Emphasize scouting skills and spirit.

-                     Provide a positive environment for learning and advancement.

-                     Focus on enjoying the outdoors through camping, hiking, and backpacking.

-                     Practice Patrol method with boys leading boys.

 

Our Troop offers scouts individual attention and the leadership opportunities necessary to help them grow and advance.

 

 

Adult Leadership Is Key

 

The Troop encourages adults to participate and lead in partnership with the boys.  BSA training is encouraged to ensure that our youth are protected and safe. 

 

 

Activities:

 

The scouts run the meetings, determine the yearly calendar, and plan all activities.  Fun activities include:

 

-                  District Fall Camporee

-                  White water rafting

-                  Cape Cod campout and bike trip

-                  Summer camp at Hidden Valley

-                  Lake Winnipesauke camping

-                  Canada three-day trip

-                  Winter camping at Camp Carpenter

-                  Klondike Derby Competition

-                  Waterville Valley ski trip

-                  National Jamboree in Virginia

-                  World Jamboree in England

 

Fundraisers:

 

-                   Troop 5 Annual Yard Sale

-                   Popcorn Sales

-                   Candy Sales

 

Facts:

 

-                   Organized in 1992 and sponsored by  Bedford Rotary Club

-                   Reasonable Troop size

-                   Patrols not to exceed 6-8 boys

-                   Thirteen Eagle scouts

-                   High percentage of adult participation

 

Advancement:

 

The Boy Scout advancement program provides a ladder of skills that a scout climbs at his own pace.  Each rank has skills for the scout to learn.  Troop 5 leaders mentor scouts through the following ranks:

 

-                 Tenderfoot

-                 Second class

-                 First Class

-                 Star

-                 Life

-                 Eagle

 

 

When does Troop 5 meet?

 

Every Monday night, 6:30 to 8:00 pm on school days

 

Meetings held at Memorial School cafeteria, 55 Old Bedford Road, Bedford, NH

 

Troop meetings are planned and run by the youth leaders under the supervision of the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters.  Parents and guardians are invited to stay and participate.

 

 

Thank you to our chartering organization, the Bedford Rotary Club

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please contact us!

 

Sandy Berman, Scoutmaster

471-2588 or abermanii@myfairpoint.net

-or-

John Arico, Troop Committee Chairman

472-3304 or jarico84@comcast.net

 

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