Troop 708 Vision, Mission and Values
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BSA Troop 708 in Fenton, Missouri was established in 1983 and has distinguished itself as one of the strongest Scouting programs in this area. We are chartered (sponsored) by Rockwood South Middle School and enjoys a supportive relationship with the school. The troop's vision is consistent with the vi
sion statement of the Boy Scouts of America to prepare youth to become responsible, participating citizens and leaders guided by the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Troop 708 is, in both philosophy and action, a boy-run and boy-led troop in the tradition established by Scouting's founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell. For those who were involved in Cub Scouting, the idea of a boy-led troop is often, at first sight, seen as inefficient or even frightening. However Troop 708 has learned that the best way to prepare young leaders is to train them and let them lead. That is why our troop is successful. "Train Scouts to do a job, then let them do it."
- Lord Robert Baden-Powell
Yearly Activities
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The yearly calendar of activities, produced by a committee of boy leaders, varies from year to year but typical activities include:
A camping trip roughly once a month
Weeklong Summer Camp at S-F Scout Ranch
A High Adventure Trip often to Philmont Scout Ranch, Florida Seabase, Northern Tier or Summit Bechtel Reserve
Fall Pacao Camp
Spring Camporee
High Ropes Course
Rock Climbing and Repelling
"Freeze Out" Adirondack Winter Camp
Fishing Campout
Other Activities
Hiking
Bike Rides
Red and Gold Banquet
Merit Badge Universities
Scouting For Food
Memorial Day Good Turn (Place Flags at Jefferson Barracks)
Other Local Service Projects
Model Rocket Team
Christmas Party
Troop Membership
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Troop 708 is a traditional Scouting unit where boys from all religious faiths, ethnic backgrounds, and local schools are welcome to join. Boys must be at least 11 years old, or have completed the fifth grade or have received the Arrow of Light Award and be at least 10 years old but not yet 18 years old. Meeting Location
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We meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm at:
During the school year:
Rockwood South Middle School (Cafeteria or Library)
1628 Hawkins Road, Fenton, MO 63026
During summer break:
Bud Weil Memorial Park (At the pavilion across the pond)
990 Gregory Lane, Fenton, MO 63026
