Scouts BSA Troop 199 & 1199 Bettendorf Iowa

06/16/2026

Our Summer Camp 2026 Destination!

06/15/2026

Our Flag Day crew’s this weekend. Great job to all the scouts and parents who took part!

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day 🇺🇸

06/09/2026

Top 3 Things Kids Come Home From Camp With (That They Didn’t Have Before):

1. Confidence
After a week of trying new things, solving problems, and succeeding away from home, kids return believing in themselves in a whole new way.

2. Independence
Camp teaches kids they can handle challenges, make decisions, and take care of themselves without parents doing everything for them.

3. Real Social Skills & Friendships
Without screens and routines getting in the way, kids learn how to communicate, cooperate, and build genuine friendships that boost emotional growth.

Camp isn’t just a week away — it’s a week that helps shape who they become.

06/07/2026

⚜️ History of the Scout Handshake

The Scout Handshake is one of the most recognized traditions in Scouting worldwide. Unlike the usual handshake, Scouts greet each other using the left hand as a symbol of friendship, trust, and brotherhood.

🌍 Origin of the Scout Handshake

The tradition dates back to 1907, when Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, was serving in Africa.

According to Scout tradition, Baden-Powell met the chief of the Ashanti people in present-day Ghana. When Baden-Powell offered his right hand in greeting, the chief instead extended his left hand.

The chief explained that brave warriors carried their shields in their left hand. To shake hands with the left hand, a warrior had to put down his shield, demonstrating trust, courage, and friendship. Since the left hand is also closer to the heart, it represented sincerity and respect.

Baden-Powell was impressed by this gesture and adopted it as a special greeting for Scouts around the world.

🤝 Meaning of the Scout Handshake

✅ Symbolizes trust and friendship
✅ Shows mutual respect among Scouts
✅ Represents courage and openness
✅ Reminds Scouts of the World Brotherhood of Scouting
✅ Reflects the values of the Scout Law and Scout Promise

⚜️ Scout Tradition Today

Today, millions of Scouts and Guides across the world use the left-handed handshake when greeting fellow members. It serves as a reminder that all Scouts belong to one global family united by service, friendship, and shared values.

Scout Motto Behind the Handshake

"A Scout's honor is to be trusted."

The Scout Handshake continues to be a powerful symbol of trust, loyalty, and worldwide friendship, connecting Scouts across cultures and generations. 🌎
🤝⚜️

06/06/2026

A fantastic morning working to cleanup Nowlan Cemetery

06/03/2026

Check this out team!

06/01/2026

Check this out!

⚾️Scout Night is a DOUBLEHEADER! ⚾️
Join us for an awesome evening with the River Bandits! 🏟️

Exclusive pregame tour with Shawn Brown, Vice President of the Bandits, starts at 4:15 PM

🇺🇸 Color Guard (you are invited!)needs to be in the berm and ready by 5:15 PM - bring your class A uniform.

🎟️ Scout Ticket Package — ONLY $15!
Includes:
🌭 Hotdog
🥤 Soda
🍟 Chips
🎖️ Scouts Patch
⚾ Ticket to the Game

📞 Call 563-333-2726 for your Scout ticket deal or email 📧 [email protected]

⚜️ Don’t miss a great night of baseball, scouting, and fun with fellow Scouts! ⚜️

05/30/2026

The Protection of Human Life.

Following the USCCB’s call to cherish every life, we pray for a culture that respects human dignity from conception to natural death. May we always defend the vulnerable.

Are you ready to live out your duty to God and Country? Join thousands of Catholic Scouts across the nation for the Prayer for America novena!

This 9-day journey is more than just a prayer; it’s a commitment to our nation’s most vital needs—from protecting human life to caring for God’s creation.

Sign up now to show your support and receive daily reminders. Join our voices as one.
https://catholicscouting.com/novena-prayer-for-america/

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05/29/2026