About Us
Who we are
Scouting America Troop 148 is a progressive Scout Troop in Bloomington, Indiana. We strive to provide a fun and fulfilling program to any family who wants to learn more about leadership, healthy living, and being a good citizen.
Where we meet
We meet every Thursday from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at St. Paul United Methodist Church located at 4201 West 3rd Street in Bloomington, Indiana. Our Troop meets year round, except for school holidays and vacations during the school year.
Scouting for Boys
Scouts BSA offers many benefits for boys. The youth develop leadership skills. In fact, the troop is actually run by the boys, and not by the leaders. We emphasize character and value development. The Scout in Scouts is there because of our large involvement in outdoor activities, including camping and hiking. The scouts learn many life skills that will benefit them for life. The boys will have ample opportunity to perform community service. The youth will gain a sense of accomplishment as they work their way up the ranks all the way to Eagle Scout.
Parental Involvement
While we pride ourselves on being a Scout led unit, we still need parents to keep the Troop functioning. First, we strictly adhere to the Two Deep Leadership model at all times to protect youth from any potential abuse. Second, we always need adults who can mentor and guide our youth, especially the youth leaders. We need parents to help with all the functions needed to keep the troop operating smoothly. And of course, we always need parents who can help transport youth to and from camping and other events!
Costs
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FAQs
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