Welcome to the
Troop 61 Website!
Due to Social distancing restrictions:
All Scout Meetings and activities are online
See the list of available online scouting activities below.
Upcoming Events
APRIL 2020
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03 Meeting CANCELED
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05 POSTPONED: Pancake Breakfast in MGC Church Basement
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10 Meeting CANCELED
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17 Virtual Troop Meeting #2 -
Photography Merit Badge -
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24 Virtual Troop Meeting #3
MAY 2020
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1 Virtual Troop Meeting #4
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08 Virtual Troop Meeting #5
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09 CANCELED: Cemetery Clean Up
Service Project
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15 Meeting Astronomy MB part II
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16-17 CANCELED: Canoe Camp out on
Wisconsin River
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22 Virtual Troop Meeting #6
Astronomy Merit Badge
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29 Virtual Troop Meeting #7
Astronomy Merit Badge
JUNE 2020
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5 Virtual Troop Meeting #8
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12 Virtual Troop Meeting #9
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13-21 Cancelled: HAT Wilderness
CanoeTrip to the Boundary
Waters
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19 Virtual Troop Meeting #10
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26 Virtual Troop Meeting #11
Online Merit badge Classes
In an effort to help support Scouts and families as our communities suspend school and other programs in response to COVID-19, there are several councils offering Merit Badge Programs ONLINE.
Please look at their lists of offered merit badges if interested. Some may have a cost.
https://www.hoac-bsa.org/scoutconnect
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/scoutmaster-bucky-444838222
https://www.newenglandbasecamp.org/online-merit-badge-clas…/
https://www.gardenstatescouting.org/scout-online
https://senecawaterways.org/activities/merit-badge-days/
http://www.bsa-jackson.org/event/list/2535
These sessions are open to ALL Scouts in ALL Councils, nationwide!
Three Harbors
Scouting at Home
Merit Badge Opportunities
Scouting can take place anywhere – even in the comfort of your home! Here you will find a resource hub for parents and leaders to help support Scouting at home, with stay-at-home educational activities for any Scout rank, tips for continuing to work on advancements and kid-friendly content that connects Scouting with their daily lives.
Online Merit Badge Opportunities from National Council
Work on merit badges from the comfort of your home! In an effort to help support Scouts and families as our communities are practicing social distancing, National Capital Area Council will be offering Merit Badge programs ONLINE!
These programs make a great supplement to ongoing online schooling efforts. They also help Troops, Crews, and Ships continue their program while avoiding in-person activities. For all badges, Scouts are encouraged to earn (or renew) their Cyber Chip ahead of time.
These sessions are open to ALL Scouts in ALL Councils, nationwide!
All Scouts. Please complete BSA Cyber Chip.
We remind all scout and parents of the importance for all scout to be safe when online whether interacting with people online whether it is a class, merit badge or just communicating with others. Please download and complete the cyber chip workbook with your parents. Email your completed pdf workbooks to Couselor@troop61.com. Use "Cyber Chip for (Scouts Name)" in the subject line when you email the completed workbook.
Coronavirus:
Three Harbors Council has communicated that all Scout units (Including Boyscout Troops) should not hold in person meetings, activities or outings during the public health emergency. They have encouraged us to consider ways to continue our Scouting programs via virtual meetings including conference calls and video conferencing. We also remind scouts and parents there are many Scouting activities that can happen at home. Visit Three Harbor Council for more updates.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: To Scouts and Parents. Scouts should not communicate to Scout Leaders individually. Scouts must include their Parent or another adult leader in all emails, texts, phone calls or communication of any kind.
Check your Advancement in Troopmaster.
Wonder how your scout is advancing? Well now you can check on their progress online through Troop 61's Troopmaster. Watch the how-to video
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For The eBuggle!
Stay in the loop with troop! Events and weekly meeting updates are all here.
This is a must-do if you have a scout in the troop!
Leadership Positions
Boy Scout have many opportunities to learn leadership skills.
Leadership positions are also needed for certain rank advancements.
Click here to visit our page on leadership positions and how to get involved in one.
Things we do
We are keeping a blog of the "Things we do" so you can follow our adventures.
Follow Us
We're on social media. Be sure to check us out.
Youth Protection
True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in Scouting.
Use PAY PAL to pay for Troop Activities.
Making a payment with PayPal is a fast and simple way to pay for Scouting Activities. Follow these simple how-to instructions to get started.
Registration Scholarships
The cost of annual BSA registration for next year is increasing due to new costs at the national level. We will supply details in the next eBuggle. To help offset this expected cost increase the Troop committee voted to provide an Event Scholarship of $20 per scout to be applied, $10 per event, to any outing or campout held next year starting with Winter Camp. Again, more details coming next week.