Troop Troop Alert!
Tiger Troop
The Tiger Troop hold regular meetings at the scout hall on Wednesdays, starting time is 6:45PM. Meetings are usually 2 hours in duration. Scouts meet in a group called a troop. The troop is split into smaller groups called patrols. There is one leader for every six Scouts. Each Scout learns the Scout promise,
law, and motto to help guide their personal development.
Scouting is a co-educational program that allows membership for both Male and Female members. The 31st is prepared to assist any families whom may have financial hardship in affording annual fees or activity costs. Section leaders are available to assist in any such circumstance and are prepared to help with confidentiality.
The Scout program emphasizes having fun while encouraging youth to feel good about themselves, their friends and family, God, and the environment. The Scout program helps youth expand their leadership skills and gain self confidence.
Scouting promotes activities that encourage youth to:
Express and respond to their own spiritual values and beliefs while showing concern for others.
Develop self-reliance
Pursue hobbies and personal interests.
Develop self discipline and the skills of working cooperatively with others.
Cooperate in setting and achieving small group and personal goals.
Practice leadership skills.
Relate with adults.
Be of service to others.
Camp, explore the outdoors, and develop good conservation practices.
The Scout program is designed around a lively variety of activities based on personal and group interests. Scouts emphasizes outdoor and environmental activities, citizenship and community service, leadership, and personal development. Individual interests and skills are recognized through an awards system.
The outdoors is an essential part of the Scout program. Weekend events, extended hikes, no trace camping and seasonal sports opportunities round out the Scout experience. Developing an active, healthy lifestyle is the prime goal.
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At the 31St. Scout Troop, we use an internet e-mail group site to help distribute news and information to the members of the troop and their families. The e-group site is open to all members of the 31st Scout Group. This group site also allows members to post messages, view photos and text relating to Scouting activities, and visit Scout related internet links. If you would like to join this site please read carefully the following file, it will let you know the quickest, easiest method to get signed-up.