Myerstown Boy Scouts - Troop 20

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Service - Hiking - Camping - Adventure. Since 1915. Boy Scout Troop 20 is a member of the "Northern" District of the PA Dutch Council.

Officially, for formal correspondence and in the eyes of the Boy Scouts of America, we are Scouts BSA Troop 420. We are commonly known as Troop 20, since that was our original name before the troop numbers were reassigned many years ago. Troop 20 has a long and storied history. We've existed for over 100 years and are going strong. With grounded foundation in the scout law, Troop 20 specifically prioritizes Service, Hiking, Adventure and Camping. Because we remain very active all year, our scouts are afforded continuous advancement opportunities, and many of our scouts achieve Eagle rank. While we have a fortunate history of very experienced, excellent adult leadership, we strongly believe in the principles and value of a boy-led troop. The youth leaders plan and execute and lead troop activities and events, while the adults provide safe supervision and administrative support. Our meetings are held every Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:00 at the UCC Church in Myerstown PA from November to April and 6:30-8:00 at the Troop 20 cabin from May-October.

11/09/2026

IYKYK. 😆

11/07/2026

Most residents of Myerstown Borough and Jackson Township should see these door hangers being placed this morning (and possibly Monday). Please consider supporting this endeavor. All items collected will be donated to Lebanon County Christian Ministries. If you didn’t receive a hanger, you can still participate by dropping off your donated items next Saturday, November 14 at Stoneridge Retirement in Myerstown anytime from 9AM-11AM. Thank you!

11/05/2026

In honor of Veterans Day next week, our ribbon display is up at the Myerstown VFW Post 6076. Many hands make light work. Great job boys! If you or someone you know would be interested in sponsoring a new ribbon plaque for 2027, please comment to this post for more information. Thank you!

11/02/2026

Thanks to the volunteers who helped prepare the display frames this afternoon for our veterans plaque display at Myerstown VFW Post 6076. Plaques go up Wednesday!

10/30/2026

New PA Law: Fluorescent Orange Requirement for Hikers in State Game Lands

From Oct. 1 to Jan. 31, all non-hunting users of Pennsylvania State Game Lands must wear at least 250 square inches of fluorescent orange on their head, chest, and back combined, or a fluorescent orange hat to ensure visibility and safety.

Who the rule applies to

All visitors to PA State Game Lands who are not hunting, trapping, or fishing during the specified dates. This includes hikers, horseback riders, cyclists, and other non-motorized users. While the main hiking season is from October to January, it also applies from April 20 to May 31 for turkey season.

What counts as fluorescent orange:

A minimum of 250 sq. in. of blaze orange on head, chest, and back combined, or a solid fluorescent orange hat (which meets the 360° visibility requirement). The color must be visible from all sides; vests, bandanas, or backpack covers can help meet the requirement.

Safety tips from the PA Game Commission:

Pets: Wear a vest, harness, bandana, or leash to improve visibility
Backpacks: Add a bright bandana or cover to ensure visibility from all angles

10/28/2026

Scouts BSA has released the October 2026 edition of the Eagle Scout leadership service project workbook. The new workbook is shorter and easier to use. It focuses on what a Scout needs to do to complete an Eagle Scout leadership service project.

Download the new workbook at https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/eagle-scout-workbook/

10/25/2026

Congratulations to Donovan K. on receiving his Eagle Scout at his ceremony this afternoon. Once an Eagle, always an Eagle!

10/24/2026

Morning of service with the Myerstown Women’s Club preparing the 50 holiday wreaths to hang on Main Street. Great job boys! A Scout is helpful.

10/21/2026

10/19/2026

On my first night at Scouts, I took one look around the room and was sure I didn’t belong.

Everywhere I looked there were big, confident boys in neatly pressed shirts, covered in badges and awards. And then there was me. A tiny, skinny sq**rt who somehow felt even smaller than he looked.

Every part of me wanted to shrink into the corner. These lads clearly had it all figured out, and I clearly didn’t.

Then the scoutmaster set the whole troop a challenge. Cook a sausage using a single match.

Every one of us got the same match. The badges didn’t help anyone, and neither did the pressed shirts. It came down to who was willing to get stuck in and have a go. I loved it. Something in me came alive that night, and I was hooked.

I only understood this years later. What I lacked in size and confidence, I slowly made up for with guts and a refusal to quit. And in the end that mattered far more than looking the part on day one.

Life puts us in rooms like that all the time. A new job, or a group of people who all seem to know exactly what they’re doing. We size everyone up, decide we’re the smallest one there, and start shrinking before anything has even begun.

Most of those people are just as unsure as we are. Some of them have just learned to hide it better.

It’s worth remembering when we’re the ones setting the challenge too, whether that’s running a team or organising a weekend away with mates. Give everyone the same shot, and don’t decide in advance who’s going to shine. The quiet one in the corner might surprise you all.

Where have you shrunk back because you didn’t think you looked the part? And who around you could do with a fair shot?

Address

Myerstown, PA
17067

Opening Hours

6:30pm - 8pm

Telephone

+17178666498

Website

http://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop20Myerstown

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