Troop 1775
Troop 1775 is chartered by Friends Christian School, 4321 Rose Drive, Yorba Linda, CA
We meet on the first three Tuesdays of every month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. PLC meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month.
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength: they shall mount up with wings as eagles: they shall run, and not be weary: they shall walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
Troop 1775 is for the boys, led by the boys under the guidance of a strong team of volunteers. The emphasis of our program is to expose the Scout to as many outdoor, leadership and vocational experiences as possible through a well rounded program. This means that we strive for each Scout to accept his individual and Troop responsibilities so he can mature in his scouting skills, leadership skills and life skills. Through numerous activities we encourage team building and advancement from the rank of Scout to the rank of Eagle Scout. Our KEY GOAL is to prepare the Scouts for the future by guiding them to be reverent toward GOD; by instilling strong leadership skills and by teaching them to always ensure that their moral compass stays true.
Our troop has participated in the following types of activities:
- District Camporee
- Week long Summer Camp - usually Camp Chawanakee near Shaver Lake
- Rock Climbing
- Rifle Shooting
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Camping with our Pack and helping out the Cub Scouts
- Community Service - Mary's Kitchen, Olive Crest, Schools, and many more
Our troop was founded in 2002.
Why Join Boy Scouts?
Throughout their time in Boy Scouts, your son will learn leadership skills, interview skills, being part of a team and so much more while learning about the outdoors and appreciating God’s glory in nature. Eagle Scout is the highest rank that a scout can earn and there are several long term benefits, including being part of an elite group of those that have also earned Eagle.
BSA provides several key growth elements for the scouts as they progress through ranks and activities.
Character Development
- A Scout encompasses a boy’s personal qualities, values and outlook
- A Scout learns confidence, honesty, and self-respect
- A scout respects other people, regardless of differences
- A Scout practices his religious beliefs
Citizenship Training
- A Scout works among others in a troop with rules based on the common good.
- A Scout learns about and takes pride in his own national heritage.
- A Scout understands social, economic, and governmental systems.
- A Scout learns service, tolerance, and community involvement.
Mental and Physical Fitness
- A Scout improves his physical condition through exercise and outdoor activities
- A Scout encourages good health habits
- A Scout discourages drug, alcohol and tobacco use
- A Scout learns sound judgement, resourcefulness and decision-making skills.
Troop 1775 follows the “Eight Methods of Scouting”:
1. Scout Ideals
Motto: Be Prepared
Slogan: Do A Good Turn Daily
Scout Law: A Scout is trustworthy, Loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, king, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.
Scout Oath: 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.
Outdoor Code: As an American, I will do my best to Be clean in my outdoor manners, Be careful with fire, Be considerate in the outdoors, and Be conservation-minded.
2. The Patrol Method - Within the larger community of the troop, the patrol is a scouts’ “family circle”. Often made up of boys who are close in age and experience level, each patrol helps its members develop a sense of pride and identity. The boys themselves elect the patrol leader, divide up the jobs to be done, and share in the satisfaction of accepting and fulfilling group responsibilities.
- Involves groups of 6-8 boys
- Each patrol elects a leader every 6 months, has a name and yell
3. The Outdoors
- Troop camps or has an outing 1x a month
- Uses the Leave no Trace method
- Learn valuable outdoor skills
4. Advancement
- Recognizes achievements
- Sets a lifelong pattern of setting positive goals and reaching them
- Builds confidence
5. Association with Adults
- Boys learn by watching adult conduct
- Scout leaders become positive role models for troops
- Accelerates personal growth and maturity of the boys
6. Personal Growth
- Scout age boys experience dramatic physical and emotional growth
- Scouting helps them channel this change into productive endeavors
- Scouting helps boys discover their places in the community
7. Leadership Development
- Leadership skills are learned by doing
- Every boy fills leadership positions of increasing responsibility
- Boys learn planning, organization, and decision making
- Boys learn to be effective leaders and good followers
8. The Uniform
- Gives the scout the true sense of belonging to their patrols and troop
- Community sees a scout in uniform, they expect someone of good character who is prepared and helpful to those around him.
If you would like further information you may email our membership chair Erin Braun at erinlbraun@gmail.com