About Troop 2
Here you will find many details about the troop and how it operates. Whether you are a prospective scout or parent or an existing member of the troop, this is an ideal place for you to be.
Scouting the Troop
An "at a glance" look at Troop 2
Our Charter Organization... The Hudson Historical Society Where we meet... First United Methodist Church 34 Felton Street Hudson, MA 01749 When we meet... We meet from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday nights during the school year. The 411
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Fast Facts About Scouting BSA
- Focus: Leadership development in young men using the camping/outdoor skills methodology.
- Organization: A Patrol of 6 to 8 Scouts is led by a youth Patrol Leader; Two or more Patrols make up a Troop; The adult Scoutmaster has several assistants who work with the Scouts in skills development and leadership training.
- Meetings: Troop meetings are once a week; Patrols can meet on their own as often as desired; Boy Scouting is a year-round program.
- Parental involvement: Parents attend periodic Courts of Honor (awards ceremonies) usually quarterly and help with Troop projects and events as needed.
- Leadership: The Troop is led mostly by the Scouts; Positions include: Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster; Adult positions include: Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Member; The main goal for the Scoutmaster is to establish the PATROL METHOD of youth leadership in the Troop.
- Activities: Usually a camp out once every 4 to 6 weeks; Summer Camp 2022 was at Camp Yawgoog in RI; high adventure trips and expeditions as planned by the Troop; National Jamboree every 4 years.
- Awards: The entry level Rank is Scout, then Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle; Over 130 Merit Badges; Many additional special awards are available.
September 2022 Presentation at Hudson Historical Society
In September of 2022, members of Troop 2 attended a meeting of the Hudson Historical Society and presented on the Troop's long history and about the overall story of Scouting in Hudson, Massachusetts.
Note: Both Troop 2 and the Hudson Historical Society were founded in 1916.
Note: Both Troop 2 and the Hudson Historical Society were founded in 1916.
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