Scouting Programs
TROOP 221
Established 1968
Meets Mondays 7pm
Ages: Youth 11-17
Scouts BSA is the traditional Scouting experience where boys can have their share of adventure in the great outdoors. Develop a love of service by volunteering in your community, boost your leadership skills through fun and exciting challenges, and create memories of a lifetime with no prior Scouting experience required!
For over 100 years, our program has helped create generations of leaders and outstanding citizens by allowing boys to explore their interests, serve their communities, and discover their talents through youth-led activities like hiking, camping, and volunteering!
What Do Scouts Do?
Scouts do many activities, including but not limited to:
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Camping
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Hiking
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Exploring hobbies
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Backpacking
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Canoeing
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Exploring potential careers
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Outdoor cooking
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Mountain biking
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Community Service Projects
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Kayaking
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Rank advancement
Scouts in the Scouting program also participate in organized events like summer camp, community service projects, and National Scout Jamborees. Scouting encourages young people to try new things, serve others in their communities, and tackle any challenge they might face in their lives with full hearts and clear minds.
Leadership
Chartered Organization Rep.
Donald Sink
Committee Chair
Tami Hewett
Scoutmaster
Michael Walser
Anchor Verse:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9
Scouts BSA troop for girls established in 2021.
Meets Mondays at 7pm
Currently the only female troop in Davidson county.
Ages: Youth 11-17
Scouts BSA is the traditional Scouting program for girls aged 11-17 years old. It is one of the oldest youth organizations in the United States, where young people can participate in various outdoor activities like camping, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and much more! At Scouts BSA, we aim to teach young people:
• Character development
• Citizenship training
• Leadership
• Mental and physical fitness
What Do Scouts Do?
Scouts do many activities, including but not limited to:
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Camping
-
Hiking
-
Exploring hobbies
-
Backpacking
-
Canoeing
-
Exploring potential careers
-
Outdoor cooking
-
Mountain biking
-
Community Service Projects
-
Kayaking
-
Rank advancement
Scouts in the Scouting program also participate in organized events like summer camp, community service projects, and National Scout Jamborees. Scouting encourages young people to try new things, serve others in their communities, and tackle any challenge they might face in their lives with full hearts and clear minds.
TROOP 9221
Leadership
Chartered Organization Rep.
Donald Sink
Committee Chair
Jaime Swicegood
Scoutmaster
Crystal Jeremias
Anchor Verse:
but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. - Isaiah 40:31
Established 1978
Meets Tuesdays at 7pm
Family pack for both boys and girls in elementary school
Cub Scouts is for boys and girls, kindergarten to 5th grade. It is a program where youth develop the foundations for leadership, citizenship, and personal fitness through fun activities involving parents and legal guardians. Ideally dens are organized by grade.
What Will I Do in Cub Scouts?
Cub Scouting activities are designed for Scouting families to get in on the fun, and include exploring the outdoors, building projects, making friends, and developing a lifelong love of learning as Cub Scouts earn patches related to their grades.
How Often Do Cub Scouts Meet?
Cub Scouts meet twice a month or once a week depending on what times are convenient for families involved in the program.
Who Runs Cub Scouts?
Parents and legal guardians of Cub Scouts work together to run the Cub Scout program. Cub Scouting offers excellent support for parents and legal guardians to deliver the program as a team through national online training and resources to local in-person coaching and mentoring.
Why Join Cub Scouts?
Cub Scouting encourages family fun while providing youth with a safe space to make friends and challenge themselves through age-appropriate activities. It is a program where children and parents feel like they belong to an organization that consistently reinforces worthwhile values like honesty, good conduct, and respect for others
PACK 3221
Leadership
Chartered Organization Rep.
Donald Sink
Committee Chair
Amanda Dublin
Scoutmaster
Jaime Swicegood
Anchor Verse:
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth - 1 John 3:18
Established 2020
Meets Mondays 7pm
Ages: Youth 14-20
What is the Venturing Program?
Venturing is a youth-led program where Scouts experience positive mentorship and develop leadership skills in a fun, supportive environment.
What Will I Do in Venturing?
Venturers develop leadership skills like decision making, communication, and organization by choosing activities they are most interested in performing. Some of these activities include kayaking, volunteering at animal shelters, or designing robots—the Venturing activity is entirely up to the Scout!
How Often Do Venturing Crews Meet?
Up to twice a month at locations relevant to the crew’s high-adventure or activity of interest.
Who Runs Venturing?
Elected youth lead meetings, set schedules, and plan activities under the guidance of adult advisors. Chartered organizations like religious institutions, youth groups, or service organizations typically sponsor Venturing programs.
Why Should I Join Venturing?
Venturing teaches youth valuable leadership skills through fun, challenging, and age-appropriate adventures where they are encouraged to make ethical choices that adhere to the Scout Oath and Law.
CREW 221
Leadership
Chartered Organization Rep.
Donald Sink
Committee Chair
Tami Hewett
Scoutmaster
Michael Walser
Anchor Verse:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9