|
Our Mission Statement
Troop 862 and its members have changed greatly since its formation in 1957, but
its focus remains the same as in the beginning: to impart the values embodied by the Scout Oath and Law to the young men in
our troop. Its leaders not only focus on teaching Scout skills, such as camping, cooking, and backpacking, but we also believe
that community service should be the foundation of our organization.
General Information
Troop 862 is chartered by Providence Methodist Church in Chesterfield, Va. The Cub
Scouts currently meet every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. The Boy Scouts meet from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.
We work on Scout skills and advancement during part of the meeting, and try to plan at least one camping trip every month.
|
|
The troop's adult leadership always tries to make sure that all troop activities are planned and carried out by the Scouts
themselves, with minimal input from us whenever possible. We feel that by operating the troop in the traditional "patrol"
method, the Patrol Leaders have a greater appreciation for responsibility and what it takes to be the leader of a group. It
also gives the patrol members more input into planning and carrying out the activities that they are involved.
|
