Troop 120 is about 45-49 Scouts, typically including about 8-10 first-year Scouts. Our Scouts span the age range from 10 1/2 to almost 18 with ranks from Scout to Eagle. We have 4 active Eagle Scouts, and 2 Life Scouts actively working on their Eagle Projects. Our scouts come from Cub Scout packs in and around Fremont, Union City and Newark as well as some who have never been Cub Scouts. Troop 120
split from Troop 199, which then totaled almost 100 Scouts, when our Scouts and parents decided that the troop would better serve our Scouts if we were a smaller, more manageable size. The Chartering organization is Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Troop 120 meets weekly year-round. Average attendance at any single meeting is 35+ Scouts plus parents. We also have monthly outings which primarily involve camping. Please see our calendar for an idea of future outings. Service projects are an important part of the culture of Troop 120. We participate in service to schools, scouts and our community year round. Troop Activities
Troop 120 is all about having fun while enabling the Scouts to develop to their full potential through adventures and opportunities. Scouts get an opportunity to plan, prepare and implement the troop activities with some guidance from leaders and parents. Activities include:
· 10-11 campouts a year: rain, snow or shine
· 1-2 high adventure trips over Spring break or summer
· Summer Camp: one week
· 5-7 service projects annually
· Day outings
Our calendar is annually planned by the Patrol Leader Council and accepted by the Parent Troop Committee. We do our best to keep the dates fixed once the calendar has been set but occasionally some activities will get changed from what is listed due to weather, the availability of the facilities, etc. Other activities may be added depending on interest of Scouts and support of parents and leaders.
