Troop Facts

Troop Facts 

Meetings

Troop Meetings are held at Beuf Community Center, 3435 W Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, on Mondays 6:30-8:00 PM several times a month.  

Members

Boy Scout Troop with 16 scouts in 2 patrols.  Adult members: 6 scoutmasters, 10 committee members. All adult members fully trained; several Woodbadge trained.

History

One of the oldest troops in the area, we have a proud tradition going back to 1972.  Hundreds of alumni including more than 100 Eagle Scouts.

Uniform

We are a “Full Uniform” troop, meaning we require each member to wear the official Boy Scout uniform (shirt, pants, belt, and socks).  The troop provides “Men in Green” neckerchief, cap, and troop number emblem, plus an activity t-shirt.

Troop Program

Well-rounded program emphasizing the patrol method, youth leadership, teamwork, community service, learning skills, gaining self-confidence and personal growth.

For new scouts: “First-Class – First Year” program of scouting and outdoor skills.

For experienced scouts: youth leadership and merit badge program.  

For older scouts (14+ years old): challenging High Adventure Program.

Troop Activities

Scouts select each year’s activities in August.  Outings are held monthly except December. Troop aims for a wide variety of activities based on scouts’ interests: base camps, primitive camps, day hikes, backpacking, mountain biking, snow sports, kayak/canoeing, fishing, shooting sports, and much more.

Troop Summer Camps

Troop Summer Camp is a week-long camp held at a BSA camp with nationally certified program and facilities.  Optional out of state camps are held every few years.  Older scouts (14+ year-olds) can participate in exciting trips to High Adventure bases such as Philmont and Sea Base. Troop trips are held every few years based on interest.

Individual Opportunities

Troop promotes individual activities offered by BSA:  individual summer camp at Camp Geronimo, Order of the Arrow scouting honor society, district and council events, family Scout-nights, High Adventure Activities, and jamborees.  For high school age, the troop offers dual registration in co-ed Venturing Crew 513.

Service to the Community

Adopt-a-Street litter pickup (Spring & Fall), school and community service projects, Scouting for Food, Eagle Scout Service Projects and others.

Youth Leaders

Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) and Patrol Leaders elected by scouts for six-month terms. Other positions appointed by the SPL. Youth Leadership Training held twice a year.  Troop provides scholarships to send several scouts to advanced training (NYLT).

Equipment

Troop has extensive set of camping equipment. Scouts supply their own personal gear including backpack, sleeping bag and 2-person tent.

Troop Awards

Troop earns the gold level Journey to Excellence Award every year.  Troop earns top troop awards at summer camp and district camporees.

Fees, expenses and Fundraising     

One time Troop 513 joining fee of $35. Bsa registration fee is $125 per year. There is an additional $25 fee for first time BSA members. Activity fees are pay-as-you-go, typical campout $30 including food and transportation. Week long Troop Summer Camp $400. Several fund raising opportunities are offered for scouts to “earn their own way”. Troop holds a fundraiser in December to benefit the troop as a whole.