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Welcome to Troop 153! 

 

Scouts BSA is more than just an after-school activity. It’s a place where boys and girls can grow into young men and women of character, where they go on adventures, explore their interests, learn about citizenship, develop leadership skills and a spirit of service, and above all, have fun! We’re so glad you are joining us! 


Who Are We? 

Troop 153 is a boy troop; although Scouts BSA allows girls to participate, at the Scout level, boys and girls are in separate troops.

  

Troop 153 is also a Catholic troop, as our chartered organization is St. Agnes Church. You do not need to be Catholic to participate, but you should know that the troop’s mission includes the Goals of Catholic Scouting Ministry as set forth by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (https://archphila.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Guidelines-for-Catholic-Scouting.pdf). 


Scouts BSA is a family activity, as well—here, you'll find plenty of opportunities to spend real quality time with your son—whether it’s leading family activities at home, helping out with troop fundraisers, driving to and from events, or going on camping trips, there’s plenty to be done, and you can choose the level of participation that works for you and the rest of your family. But we encourage you to dive in; any of our involved parents and leaders will be happy to tell you how precious the time is that they spend with their kids! 


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What Will My Scout Need? 

Note: The Troop will provide you with a neckerchief and a special Troop 153 Class B uniform (tee shirt). The Class B shirt is given to the Scout after the registration and initiation fees are paid (see below under “Fees for Scouts”). 


How Do I Join? 

Please print and fill out these forms and return them to Roger Grey.  


How Does the Troop Work? 


What’s the Difference between Rank Advancement and Merit Badges? 

Rank Advancement: Boys grow in self-sufficiency and self-confidence as they advance through the Scout ranks (Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle) by accomplishing tasks for each rank, keeping records of those tasks, and then reporting on their progress to adult leaders in a Board of Review. To make Eagle Scout, a boy must move through all the ranks before the age of 18. Click here for more info on rank advancement.  

Merit Badges: Part of rank advancement is achieving a certain number of merit badges at each rank. To make Eagle, a Scout must earn a minimum of 21 badges, 14 of which are Eagle-required, the others of which can be anything that he is interested in finding out more about. Click here for more info on merit badges.  


Who Do I Contact for More Information? 

If you have any questions, please contact one of the following individuals: