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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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"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

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

 
BSA Troop 658
Boy Scouts at Taylor Lodge on the Long Trail
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Hike in Underhill
June 6, 2009
Hike to Taylor Lodge

All Scouts going on the day hike to Taylor Lodge will meet Saturday morning at 8:00am, at Saint Francis School. All Scouts going on the hike should have sturdy hiking shoes or boots, day pack, full water bottle, bug repellent, bag lunch and other appropriate items from the hiking section of the Scout Handbook. Do not over pack! Mr. Bouffard and Mr. Mergens will car pool the Scouts to the trailhead, hike to Taylor Lodge in Nebraska Notch, have lunch, explore the area and return to Saint Francis School by mid afternoon. The weather looks good and it should be a fun day. If you have any questions, please call the Scoutmaster.
Court of Honor
June 17, 2009
Court of Honor

Troop 658 will formally recognize all of our Scouts who have moved up in rank, have earned awards or have earned merit badges since our last Court of Honor. Families and friends are welcome to attend. Court of Honor is a formal event. All scouts should be in full uniform with neckerchiefs and merit badge sash. Scouts will show off their recent skills. Dinner and dessert will be served by our Scouts. We are planning to have meat lasagna, salad, dressing, garlic bread, drinks and a potluck dessert. If you want to bring something else or if you have any questions, call your SPL. Please let the Scoutmaster know if you are planning to attend.
Summer Camp
August 2-8, 2009
Summer Camp at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation

Troop 658 will be heading to Hidden Valley Scout Reservation in Gilmanton, New Hampshire for our summer camp adventure. Hidden Valley has been enjoyed by generations of scouts and scouters as a beautiful summer camp retreat for over 35 years. This 3500 acre camp is an ideal setting for camping, hiking, advancement and fun! Hidden Valley also offers a combination of "High adventure" for older scouts as well as a quality "First Year Adventure" program for our younger scouts. Hidden Valley offers a traditional Scout camping atmosphere with merit badge opportunities, First Year Camper Program, Troop activities, camp wide competitions, dining hall and much more. Hidden Valley is the place Scouts think of when they think summer camp! A quick glance through the 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 eighty scouts and scouters, and finally… great food in a majestic dining hall. Hidden Valley is the land made for Scouting! 
Mark your family calender for this outstanding Boy Scout camping experience. More information can be found at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation If you have any questions about camp, please call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster. More detailed information to follow...
Scouting for Food
October 10, 2009
Scouting for Food
Council wide Food Drive with the Vermont Food Bank
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BSA RoomServing youth since 1923, the Winooski Scouts offer exciting, adventure based programs for boys 6th grade and up. We meet at 6:30 on Wednesday 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

Yes, I want to join the Boy Scouts!!!


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.


                                  Making a Difference


"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 July 1. Scouts will be planning our outings for July and August.
 
See you there.
 
Announcements Top Honors
At Wednesday’s Court of Honor, parents, Scouts, and Troop leaders recognized the following boys for their accomplishments and hard work. more...
Announcements Troop Welcome's Committee Members
The Troop thanks the following Troop Committee members for supporting our Boy Scout Program at Saint Francis Xavier Church. More...
Announcements Scouts Walk For COTS
Scouts and parents showed their support in Sunday's 2009 COTS Walk, by walking the 3 mile loop around the streets of Burlington, Vermont. Scouts Aric, James, Brett, Mark and Nicholas, with the support of their parents and generous sponsors raised $1000.00 for this very worthy cause. The Scouts also did a great job representing Troop 658 on WPTZ Channel 5 News on Sunday night. Congratulations Scouts!
Announcements New Viking Patrol Leaders
The newly formed Viking Patrol elected Brett K. to the position of Patrol Leader in recent elections. Patrol Leader Brett appointed James C. to be his Assistant Patrol Leader. Their goal is to bring out the best in their patrol. Congratulations to all the members of the Viking Patrol.
Announcements Scouts Earn Totin' Chip
The following Scouts from the Viking Patrol earned Totin' Chip rights by demonstrating the proper skills and handling of woods tools, including scout knives, bow saw, hatchet and ax. Congratulations to Brett, James, Mark, Aric and Nicholas
Announcements Scouts Advance
Scouts Brett, Mark, Aric, James, and Nicholas recently completed the requirements for Scout Rank. Scout Rank is the first patch a new Scout earns as a Boy Scout. It is the first of many, as these Scouts advance on the path to Eagle Scouts.Congratulations to them for their hard work and perseverance.
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"Adventures in Paradise"
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July 1, 2009

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