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On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law,
To help other people at all times,
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake and morally straight.

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Changing the Course

The Quiet Adventure


"Once a Scout--
always a Scout"

Making A Difference


"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."

"Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned"

Challenge Me

"Training boy leaders to run their Troop is the Scoutmaster's most important job"

"Train Scouts to do a job, and then let them do it"

"Never do anything a boy can do"

"I have suggested Scouting as a good thing for Boys, because I began it myself when I was a Boy, and I know that if you want to enjoy life and get on, a great step towards it is to learn Scouting while you are young"

"A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room"

"Fun, fighting, and feeding! These are the three indispensable elements of the boy's world"

"There is no teaching to compare with example"

Quotes from Robert Baden-Powell
Boy Scouting's First Scoutmaster 

The Road Less Traveled

Robert Frost 1874-1963

"The Only Things We Keep
Permanently Are Those
We Give Away"

"Achievement Consists of Doing
Useful Things That Most People Say
Cannot Be Done"

Waite Phillips 1883-1964
Philmont Scout Ranch

Philmont Hymn
Scout Vesper

What is Scout Spirit?
"Your standing as a scout
does not depend so much on
the skills of your hands or
the badges on your merit badge
sash, as on the spirit in your heart,
on what you are willing to do
for others, on whether you are
doing your very best to live
the Scout Oath and Scout Law"

The Scout Law:

A Scout is Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
and Reverent

A Leader's Prayer
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Color Guard at Troop Court of Honor
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Scouting Anniversary
February 8, 2010
The Boy Scouts of America Celebrate 100 Years

The beginning of the story........100 years ago!
Norris Summer Camp Meeting
July 14, 2010
Norris Summer Camp Meeting

All Troop 658 Scouts going to summer camp at Mount Norris Scout Reservation, and parents will gather for a pre-summer camp meeting in the Scout Room, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Senior Patrol Leader, Ryan Bell will have the latest information about transportation, our camp schedule, activities, and campsite location. Scouts will review the schedule for camp, expectations, personal gear list, paperwork, Troop equipment, camp leadership, duty roster, advancement and merit badges. All Scouts should bring any last minute paperwork, including physician signed medical forms and copies of insurance cards, and any questions about camp. More information to follow.
Northern Lights Night
July 17, 2010
Northern Lights Rock and Ice (Climb-Learn-Lead)

The Troop will going to the Northern Light Rock and Ice Center for an evening of climbing, challenge course and leadership training skills. If you are not "tied up" that night, come join us for a great evening of fun and adventure! We will be at the Climbing Center from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Please let Mr. Bell if you plan to participate in this event by Wednesday morning at the latest!!!!! All participants must also have a Northern Lights Health form and Waiver form filled out and returned to Mr. Bell with a check for $25.00 by Wednesday night. More information to follow...
Mount Norris Summer Camp
July 25-31, 2010
Summer Camp at Mount Norris Scout Reservation

Troop 658 will be heading to Mount Norris Scout Reservation in Eden, Vermont for our summer camp adventure. Our Troop will be camping in the Ascutney site, down by the lake. Mount Norris has been enjoyed by generations of scouts and scouters as a beautiful summer camp retreat for over 60 years. This 1000 acre camp is an ideal setting for camping, hiking, advancement and fun! Mount Norris also offers a combination of "High adventure" for older scouts as well as a quality "First Class Adventure" program for our younger scouts. Mount Norris offers a traditional Scout camping atmosphere with merit badge opportunities, First Year Camper Program, Troop activities, camp wide competitions, in site cooking, dining hall and much more. Norris is the place Vermont Scouts think of when they think summer camp! A quick glance through the Eden Valley and you will see beautiful lakes, several mountain tops for great day hikes, hundreds of Scouts involved in dozens of activities, top notch facilities, an enthusiastic staff of over 35 scouts and scouters, and finally… great food in the dining hall. Mount Norris is the land made for Scouting! 
Mark your family calender for this outstanding Boy Scout camping experience. More information can be found at the Green Mountain Council. If you have any questions about camp, please call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster. More detailed information to follow...
The Potholes at Bolton
August 7, 2010
Bolton Valley Pot Holes(Swimming Holes)
Troop Annual Planning Meeting
August 14, 2010
Troop Annual Planning Meeting

The Patrol Leaders Council will be conducting our 2010-2011 Annual Planning Meeting on Saturday, August 14th at a location and time TBD. Scouts will discuss personal and Troop goals, review questioners, plan major events, the Troop calendar, monthly program themes and Troop activities. Dress of the day will be "Class A" Field uniforms. Bring all your ideas for events and activities that you would like our Troop to participate in for the coming year. All Scouts will have an opportunity to voice their thoughts. See you there.
Baseball Night
August 18th, 2010
Lake Monsters vs. Lowell Spinners
Backpacking Trip
August 21-22, 2010
Long Trail Backpacking Trip
Grand Isle Bike Tour
September 10-11-12, 2010
Grand Isle Bike Tour
Camels Hump Day Hike
September 25, 2010
Camels Hump Day Hike
2010 Jubilee Camporee
October 1-2-3, 2010
2010 Green Mountain Council 100th Year Anniversary Jubilee Camporee at Mount Norris Scout Reservation.
BSA RoomBoy Scout Troop 658 has served youth from Winooski, Colchester, Milton and the surrounding communities since 1923. We offer exciting, adventure based programs for boys 6th grade and up. We meet at 6:30pm on Sunday nights at Saint Francis Xavier School. Visit us and see for yourself what a difference you can make in the life of a young man.

Troop 658 Highlights

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"The Adventure of Scouting"


Boy Scouting and the Spirit of Adventure

Many prominent American men in business, the professions and government have backgrounds as Boy Scouts. The American space program is a case in point. Of the 312 pilots and scientists selected as astronauts since 1959, 180 were Scouts. Of the 12 men to walk on the surface of the moon, 11 were Scouts. The first human to set foot on the moon, Neil A. Armstrong, was an Eagle Scout.


Once someone asked Baden-Powell, "Be prepared for what?"
"Why, for any old thing!!!"  he replied.


"When people see a boy in a scout uniform, they expect someone of good character, who is prepared to the best of his ability and ready to help those around him"


"I have always been fond of the saying that "Scouting is a game with a purpose" Even today we can still say, Scouting is about three things: It's about fun. It's about values, and it's about learning. Fun is the game, learning is the process, and values are the purpose."
Our next regular Troop meeting will be held on Sunday, August 29th, at 6:30pm. 
See you there!

Have a Fun and Safe Summer!
 
Announcements Top Honors
At Sunday’s Court of Honor, parents, Scouts, and Troop leaders recognized the following boys for their accomplishments and hard work. more...
Announcements Leader Receives Wood Badge
Mr. Colin Comi is presented with his Wood Badge. more...
Announcements Troop Welcomes New Scout
All the Scouts from Troop 658 would like to welcome Max Brault to the Scouting program at Saint Francis School. Max was on a recent hike to Taylor Lodge and had a great time. Our Scouts are excited to have him in our Troop. Welcome Max!
Announcements Troop Leader Training
On May 16th, the Troop conducted Troop Leader Training for those Scouts that currently hold Troop Leadership positions. Congratulations to the following Scouts for completing this training. More...
Announcements Troop Welcomes New Scouts
The Scouts from 658, welcome our two newest Boy Scouts Eric Bean and Ian Brett to our Troop. Eric and Ian are accomplished Scouts and will bring many skills to our Scouting program at Saint Francis School. At a recent Troop meeting Eric and Ian were inducted into the Viking Patrol by their fellow Scouts. We are very glad to have them in our Troop. Welcome Eric and Ian!
Announcements Merit Badge Awards
Troop 658 congratulate the following Boy Scouts for earning merit badges this winter. Congratulations Scouts!!! more...
Announcements New Second Class Scouts
Congratulations to Brett, James, Aric, Mark, and Nick for achieving the rank of Second Class Scout. These Scouts successfully completed all the requirements for this advancement and passed their Board of Review officiated by members of the Troop Committee. The entire Troop congratulates them for their hard work and perseverance and wish them the best of luck as they move up the ladder to the next rank. Have fun and keep up the good work Scouts!!!
Announcements Spring Popcorn Sales
Wow! Congratulations to all of our Scouts that sold Popcorn this spring. The Troop hit $5598.00 in total sales for the drive. Our Top Salesman was Connor with a total sales of $1541. Way to go Connor!
Announcements New Scouts Welcomed
Webelos Scouts Cross over into Troop 658. More...
Announcements One Match Challenge
Scouts participate in the One Match Challenge!
Announcements New Troop Leaders
Troop 658 welcomes new Scout Leaders.  More...
Announcements Archive
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July 15, 2010

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