Welcome to Scouts BSA

Troop 76

At Troop 76, we follow the core values of Scouting. 

We are building the leaders of tomorrow by emphasizing leadership and character in all of our programs.  We make use of the BSA Patrol Method, which emphasizes boy leadership and personal responsibility.

  • Our troop program is planned and executed by the Scouts themselves, based on their interests and the needs of the troop.  The advancement program is supported by troop activities, but the pace of an individual Scout’s advancement is dependent, to a great degree, on his own initiative.

  • The outdoor program offers something for everyone, from events designed for first year Scouts to a full High Adventure program for our older and higher ranking Scouts.

All of these programs are designed to build the leadership qualities and moral fortitude that our young men will need when they reach adulthood.

While the troop is scout led, parent involvement is key. Adults mentor the scouts thru all parts of the scouting program, while providing supervision and taking part in their scouting journey.

 
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Troop Profile

We typically have between 35-45 registered boys, ranging in age from 10 to 17, with ranks ranging from Arrow of Light to Eagle.

We draw membership from Ringwood, NJ and surrounding communities.

 Outdoors Program

We offer a number of outings per year, to various areas on the eastern seaboard.  We strive to balance our outings between backpacking (where the boys carry everything they need for the weekend in backpacks) and parking lot camping (where we carry our equipment in vehicles and park at the campsite). Additionally we have High Adventure outings where we go climbing, zip lining and rafting. 

Members of the troop adult leadership group attend summer camp each year for a week.  Summer camp is open to all Scouts in the troop, and is conducted at an established Boy Scout Camp.

Parent Participation

Parents are welcome to participate in our monthly committee meetings. We are open to feedback and always looking for new volunteers!

Troop 76 is a scout let troop, so we try to keep in mind that too much adult interaction gives the boys the impression that they are not in control. It tends to diminish their growth and makes them reluctant to act for fear of not meeting an adult’s expectation. They need to lead by doing….not being told what to do. Mistakes will be made, but they will also be the most valuable lessons. We are only there to assist when requested by them or when it is obvious they are having difficulty with a particular situation.

During these activities, however, the boys are answerable to the boy leadership, while the parents remain in the background.  Siblings of Scouts should only attend Courts of Honor and other special events, not camping trips or troop meetings. 

Scouting Positions

For more detailed information on the different positions in Scouting BSA, both Scout and Adult, and how they fit in the organization of the Troop, click here.

If you have a young lady who is interested in Scouting BSA, please contact the Northern New Jersey Council office.