Scouting is the largest youth organization in the US, and the World Organization of Scout Movement is the largest youth organization in the world, representing 28 million scouts in 160 countries. Scouting is the greatest outdoors action game around, and our Troop does it well. Our program for the 2011-12 program year includes canoeing on the Delaware, skiing and snowboarding in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, winter camping, trail hiking, swims, climbing, ecology, and a host of other real life, not just electronic, adventures. We also run a Venture Patrol program for older, more experienced scouts which will include backpacking trips on the AT in northern Connecticut and in the Gunks, with a special week-long wilderness trek in the summer. Of course, we don't forget about giving back to the community - the troop conducts several service projects throughout the year. All this is capped off by a week long, personally challenging and fun filled summer camp at the Curtis Read Scout Reservation in the Adirondack Forest Preserve that will include caving, climbing and rappelling, whitewater rafting and horseback trail rides. It's a program that's packed with fun while scouts perfect the skills necessary to plan and execute an outdoor program that is youth run. Scouts learn self-reliance and leadership, gaining greater levels of confidence and self-esteem as they progress through the program. Most of all,they have FUN. Check out our Troop Calendar to see all of the adventures awaiting our scouts!

We hope you'll take some time to explore this site and find out more about both Troop 6 and the Boy Scout program in general. Check out the site's features including the photo gallery or check out the the latest Troop happenings.

If you're a boy at least 11 years of age or that has completed the 5th grade, and this type of fun appeals to you, feel free to drop in with a parent or guardian to one of our Thursday night meetings.

Interested in joining our Troop??? E-mail us at info@troop6nr.org

Troop 6 Special Awards

Clinton Kenney Scout of the Year | John Coleman, Jr Camping Spirit Award
Charles V. Deschamps Advancement Achievement Award | Troop 6 Camper Awards

CURRENT NEWS:

January 20, 2012: Algonquin District chose to cancel the Klondike Derby for fear of hazardous road conditions. The Troop has scheduled a day event for January 28.

January 14, 2012: The Troop ran an Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops course in conjunction with Troop 271 Mahopac Falls. The event was very successful and well received by the Scouts. A very special thanks to the Hoover brothers for giving the presentations.
Attending from Troop 6: Austin A., Cory C., Boris B., Thad F., John B. and Jonathan D.. All are now entitled to wear the trained insignia in their current position. Also attending from the adults: James Ryan (Scoutmaster), Lars Spalin, Jr (Asst Scoutmaster), John Tegtmeier (Committee Chair) and Fred Gervat (Training Coordinator and Director of NYLT. Five scouts and two adults were present from Troop 271.

December 22, 2011: Austin A., Boris B., and Thad F. were awarded the Good Turn For America emblem. To qualify, scouts needed to participate in at least 2 separate service projects with a minimum total of 10 service hours.
The two Patrol Leaders named their Assistant Patrol Leaders for the rest of the program year: John B. for the Bulldogs and Daniel A. for the Cobras.

December 19, 2011: Troop 6 completed its re-chartering for the 2012 calendar year. The troop earned the 2011 Journey To Excellence Silver Unit Award for its outstanding program and performance during this past year.

December 15, 2011: Troop 6 held its Annual Holiday Party and Year End Court of Honor. It was a great success on all fronts - the number of awards, attendance, and all the food / goodies brought by generous members of the Troop 6 family.
The three major annual troop awards were announced, with Austin A. named as the 2011 Scout of the Year, and Boris B. garnering both the Camping Spirit Award and the Advancement Achievement Award.

December 10, 2011: Boris B. earned Citizenship in the World merit badge and the World Conservation Award, while Thad F. earned Camping merit badge.
John B. successfully completed his Board of Review for Tenderfoot.

December 8, 2011: Brothers Graham and Ryan H-M. successfully completed their Second Class Boards of Review. Brandon G. and Christopher S. also completed Boards of Review for Tenderfoot.
New members Benjamin A., Justin C., Jonathan D., Joshua O., Michael R., and Cameron W. completed their joining requirements. They are all now Scout.
In addition, Brandon G. earned the Recruiter strip

December 1, 2011: Austin A. earned the National Outdoor Badge - Aquatics.

November 20, 2011: The SPL supervised a patrol based Map and Compass Day Hike in New Rochelle.

November 18, 2011: Austin A. earned the Mile Swim award.

November 17, 2011: The Troop welcomed new scout Benjamin A. who joined the Cobra Patrol.

November 10, 2011: The Troop welcomed new scouts Justin C. and Jonathan D. who joined the Cobra Patrol.

November 4-6, 2011: The troop participated in the Algonquin District Trekoree. Our combined patrol placed 3rd out of 22 competing, outstanding considering half were brand new scouts.

September 9, 2011: The troop participated in aa area-wide serivice project at the New Rochelle City Hall to help plant 3000+ American flags in preparation for the ceremony honoring the 10th anniverary of 9/11.

September 8, 2011: The Troop welcomed three new scouts, brothers Daniel and Luis A. and Randy O. all of whom joined the Cobras which is now a new scout patrol.
Two scouts who have turned 18, Eagle Scout Lars Spalin, Jr and Carney Burns III, have registered as Assistant Scoutmasters in the troop.

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Website Features

Discover Troop 6 / Adult Leaders / Scouts / OA Members

Troop Calendar Online / Patrol Leaders Council

Annual Reviews & Photos: 2000-2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009

Advancement: Ranks, Awards, and Merit Badges.

The BSA Training Spectrum | T6's Advanced Troop Leadership Training.

Learn About Scouting | Troop 6 Blog | Troop 6 E-Learning Center

National Council's BSA Handbook Companion Site - Highly Recommended

Links to Other Scouting Related Sites / NY-NJ Trail Conference

The Guide to Safe Scouting - On-line: The BSA's Safety Standards for All Levels of Program.

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Last Updated: January 26, 2012