About Us

About Us

Our troop chartered organization is Torrey Pines Church.

Troop 271's Vision

• The Scouts find real challenge, excitement, adventure, and fun in a strong outdoors program that includes both camping and backpacking.

• Scouts plan and execute all Troop and Patrol activities and works to make them fun.

• The Scouts practice the Patrol Method that includes mutual respect and support between the PL and members, shared responsibilities, and a sense of pride, enthusiasm, and identity.

• The Scouts learn to be good leaders and followers that include effective delegation and follow-up.

• Scouts learn, practice, and teach skills that lead to 1st class advancement

• Scouts continue personal growth and advance towards Eagle

• The Scouts practice the ideals of Scouting (the Oath and Law).

• The Scouts are exposed to and associate with adults on a mature level.

• The Scouts continuously improves and adapts for the good of the whole troop through regular open assessment.

Troop 271's Goals

[BSA Goals]

• Continue doing what we are doing well

• 10-nights camping/year per scout

• Minimum of 2-nights camping/outing

• Increase the Patrol Method and Patrol Leader.s leadership opportunities

• Re-energize High Adventure

• Create a website

• Increase the troop.s .boy-run. culture

• Encourage participation in the Religion Emblem Program

• Encourage greater pride in the uniform and personal appearance

• Formalize the Troop elections

• Get more adults involved and trained

• Measure our progress through metrics

• Finish and maintain the bylaws

• Provide more opportunities for working on the Trail-to-First Class

• Make sure the games are fun for the younger scouts

• Provide more merit badge workshops

• Identify new appealing and diverse outings

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