Welcome to Troop 5555. As a Webelos Scout or a new or transferring Boy Scout, the following information will help you and your parents become acquainted with our program.

In Troop 5555, we believe that Scouting is both fun and educational. It builds character, develops citizenship and enables a boy to develop skills in a wide range of areas. In teaching Scouting, we also teach the boys a way to live.

Scouting is a partnership with both parents and leaders helping the boys to meet the challenge of Scouting and attain the goal of an Eagle Scout who lives in the spirit of the Oath and the Law.

To teach Scouting, we use the following tools:

Scouting Ideals
These are spelled out in the Scout Oath, Law, Motto and Slogan.

Patrol Method
Within the troop, boys work in patrols of five to eight members. Patrols choose
their own name and leaders, who in turn help run the troop.
Leadership
Boys develop leadership skills because they help run the patrols and the troop.
The Senior Patrol Leader, who is selected by the Scoutmaster with Committee
approval, runs troop meetings. Scouts who want to assume leadership positions
are expected to attend the Junior Leader Training courses.

Advancement
Scouting provides recognition for achievement. Boys learn new skills, both those
they have chosen as well as some they would not have selected by themselves.

Outdoor Program
We will make every effort to go camping or have at least one outdoor activity per
month. During the summer we will spend one week at a resident summer camp
and will also schedule at least one week of backpacking and/or other outdoor
activity.

Community Service
A significant part of Boy Scouts is service to his community. There will be several
opportunities each year for Troop 5555 to be a visible part of our community
through service in a variety of projects. The rank of Eagle Scout requires the boy
to assemble and execute a significant service project. Every Scout in Troop 5555 is
expected to take part in service projects, both troop service and Eagle projects,
with the same enthusiasm as he does for all other outings.

Scout Uniform
The influence of the Scout uniform on boys has been a factor since the earliest
days of the Scouting program. It identifies a boy as a member of a great