Join Boy Scouting
Scouting is a family activity in which boys have fun while learning leadership, values and new skills. The primary values we seek to instill are contained in the Scout Oath--On my honor I will do my best; To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Our Scouts, families, adult leaders and volunteers work together to teach these values by:
- Influencing each Scout's character development and spiritual growth
- Learning teamwork and leadership
- Developing habits and attitudes of good citizenship
- Encouraging good sportsmanship and pride while growing strong in mind and body
- Learning outdoor skills and becoming a custodian of the environment
- Improving understanding and communication within the family
- Strengthening skills in getting along with and respecting others
- Fostering a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills
Troop 117 serves the Shingle Springs and Latrobe area in northern California. The Chartered Organization for Troop 117 is the Shingle Springs/Latrobe Outdoor Association. We offer a high quality program to boys aged 11 to 17. Scouts advance in rank by earning merit badges and participating in Troop and Patrol activities where they have fun and learn new skills.
Leadership Skills
Scouting teaches our young men the skills that help prepare them for a lifetime of ethical leadership. Among Scouting alumni are:
- Almost 90% of all Senior Class and Student Council Presidents
- More than two-thirds of all Rhodes Scholars
- 26 of the first 29 astronauts
- More than two-thirds of military academy graduates
Values
Research conducted by Louis Harris & Associates showed that when a random sample of Scouts was asked what Scouting had taught them, almost nine out of ten responded with the following:
- Take better care of the environment (89%)
- Get along with others (88%)
- Always give your best effort (87%)
- Have confidence in yourself (87%)
- Set goals for yourself (87%)
- Care for other people (86%)
- Treat other people with respect (86%)
In addition, Scouts were found to be more likely to:
- Assume leadership roles in clubs and school organizations
- Put the needs of others before themselves
- Make the most ethical, not necessarily easiest, decisions
- Value education and the environment
How to Join Troop 117
Be a part of it. Join Boy Scouts.
Troop 117 is part of Boy Scouts of America in the Golden Empire Council. Your boy can join simply by filling out an application and paying the annual dues.
Please consider Scouting for your son and being a Scout Leader for yourself as a great way for your family to grow together.
To join or for more information, contact one of the Troop Leaders by email or phone.
