BSA Troop 178

About The Troop

Troop 178 is a member of the Boy Scouts of America. We go on campouts, learn knots, learn leadership skills, and so much more!

Troop Calendar

 Troop Information

Joining Requirements

Our Scouts BSA program is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light rank and are at least 10 years old, or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 year old and who are not yet 18 years old.

How to Join

Complete a BSA Youth Membership Application and an Annual Health and Medical Record, and pay the annual troop dues. Dues will be prorated for scouts who join mid-year.

What happens next?

You will be assigned to a patrol, which is a group of 4-8 scouts of similar age in our troop. One scout is elected by the patrol to be the Patrol Leader, who accepts the responsibility to help his fellow scouts along the way. Younger scout patrols are also assigned a Troop Guide, who is an older Scout who helps the Patrol Leader to carry out his duties. Your first task will be to earn the Scout rank, where you will learn the basics of being a scout.

The Basics

Meetings

Regular troop meetings are held are held from September through June every Wednesday, except for the second Wednesday of the month and when School is not in session. Meetings run from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Meetings are held in the basement of Saint Pius Tenth School, 3000 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624.

Campouts

Troop 178 has campouts about once a month. Most campouts are weekend trips, running from Friday evening through Sunday morning. We also attend a week-long Summer Camp, Massawepie, in July.

Cost

Annual dues are $105 in 2022-23. This includes: • $39 BSA national membership fees • $6 Insurance • $60 Troop program expenses Some troop activities will have additional fees. “A Scout is Thrifty.” Scouts are encouraged to “earn their own way” through selling popcorn and active participation in troop fundraising activities. Scouts earn credits for fundraising participation, and dues are waived when a scout earns enough credits. We are committed to providing our program to all boys, regardless of their family’s financial situation. Speak to the Scoutmaster if you require financial assistance.

Duty to God

The BSA maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God and, therefore, recognizes the religious element in the training of the member, but is absolutely nonsectarian in its attitude toward that religious training.

What You Need

Uniform

All scouts wear a Field Uniform, commonly referred to as a “Class A” uniform. New scouts receive an Activity Uni- form tee shirt (“Class B”) with our troop logo. About once a year, scouts will also have the opportunity to or- der additional (optional) gear with our troop logo.

You will need to purchase:

• Field Uniform shirt

• Seneca Waterways Council Shoulder Patch

• World Crest Emblem

• Merit Badge sash

• Scouts BSA Handbook for Boys

The Troop will provide at no additional cost:

• Uniform shoulder loops

• Troop “178” numeral patch

• Patrol patch

• Troop neckerchief and slide

• Troop tee shirt; Also available for purchase are uniform hat, uniform pants and shorts, uniform belt and uniform socks. We strongly encourage but do not require Scouts to be in full uniform.

Uniform items are available for purchase at the Strong Scout Shop, 2320 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Road. “Experienced” uniform parts can often be found at local consignment shops and online at a reduced cost. Camping Gear Troop 178 provides tents and cooking gear for all scouts on campouts. Scouts should have their own sleeping bag, backpack, mess kit and personal gear, as appropriate for the type of outing.

The Troop has some sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tents, back-packs and mess kits available for loan if needed.

Other Information

Activities

In addition to regular meetings and monthly campouts, Troop 178 offers a wide variety of activities.

The program elements are selected, planned and run by the Scouts, and vary from year to year. Examples of other activities include: - Rank Advancement - Merit badges - Service projects - Fundraisers - Camporees - Summer camp - Leadership training - Order of the Arrow (Scouting’s Honor Society) - High adventure treks - National Jamboree

For Older Scouts

As scouts get older and demonstrate their outdoor skills, they are able to participate in special activities exclusively for experienced scouts, such as backpacking trips, Order of the Arrow events, and the National Jamboree.

Troop Calendar

The Troop’s annual calendar is published online. It is a Google calendar which you can sync to your phone, tablet or PC.

Troop Instagram Page

Visit our Instagram Page by looking up the username troop_178, and give us a follow! 

*Pictured Above Left to Right - Klondike 2022, Eagle Scout Nathan Freitas at Rock Ventures, Recent Curling Event