About Troop 25

Troop 25 is chartered by the Muncy Baptist Church, located at 11 West Penn Street Muncy, Pa.  17756

The Scout handbook is intended to be a guide and as always, it is impossible to include every possible situation that may arise.

Troop 25 plans its program from January to December. Annual planning takes place in January and our calendar is available online.  We do our best to follow the calendar but at times may have to make changes. We will try to give as much notice as possible by email, our Troop Website and Facebook page and phone calls when changes are made.

Troop 25’s Mission Statement

Troop 25’s mission is to assist young men as they become knowledgeable, thinking, and responsible citizens of their community, nation, and world. The Boy Scouts of America teaches basic skills and knowledge needed to prepare young men to be well rounded individuals with an awareness of leadership, discipline, service, and study.

We believe that to be effective, the Scouting process must be reinforced by personal challenges, goal setting, structure, and self-discipline. We feel that the worth, potential, and integrity of each Scout must be observed in every area of their personal life. For our Scouts to mature spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually, Troop 25 must strive to achieve the Scouting goals within a wholesome environment in which the Scouting Spirit and principles pervade all aspects of the troop program.

Aims of Scouting

There are three aims of Scouting:

  1. Character development
  2. Citizenship training 
  3. Mental and physical fitness

 

The Methods of Scouting

There are eight fundamental methods for achieving the “Aims of Scouting”:

  • The Ideals – the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout Motto and the Scout Slogan.
  • The patrol method – a smaller group within the larger troop that works together.
  • The outdoors – fun and adventure in the outdoors
  • Advancement – recognition of a boy’s achievement and a natural outcome of an active troop.
  • Association with adults – provide positive role models.
  • Personal growth – the opportunities to seek and find answers.
  • Leadership development – learning skills through learning to lead.
  • The uniform – develops a sense of belonging to their patrol and troop.

 

Troop 25’s Promise to Parents

We, the leaders of Troop 25, are dedicated to providing a positive education experience for your sons to the best of our abilities.   While our Scouts are doing the best they can, we strive to do the best we can as well.

  • We promise to lead by example.
  • We promise to enrich our scouts with creative leadership techniques.
  • We promise to provide strong moral guidance through reverent service.
  • We promise to teach respect, responsibility, and self-reliance to each Scout.
  • We promise to stress the importance of community and environmental service.
  • We promise to see your sons as the individuals they are and to praise them for jobs well done.
  • We promise to follow all Guide to Safe Scouting requirements.