About Our Troop
Moon Township, PA
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Mission: Mission of Boy Scouts of America: To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Within the Boy Scouts of America, we are a member in good standing of the Greater Pittsburgh Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Frontier District. Troop 310 does this through an active well-rounded Scouting program. Back to Top
Meetings: Regular troop meetings are held on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. September through July Back to Top
Location: We are chartered by the Sharon Community Presbyterian Church. Located at 522 Carnot Road, Moon Township, PA. 15108, we meet at the Sharon Youth & Community Center, as we have for the past 53 years. Back to Top
Approach: Our goals are to assist all interested scout aged boys to enjoy the scouting experience. Our focus is on leadership and teamwork. “Boy-led organization” is not simply words to our Scout leadership. We consider scouting to be self-paced adventure, not a race. We encourage active participation by all Scouts but are tolerant of conflicts for family, school or sports. We encourage all parents to participate with their Scout as a Troop parent, or by becoming a Merit Badge Counselor, or an Adult Leader. Back to Top
Size: Over 44 Scouts with 20+ Adult Leaders. There are 4 Patrols, in which we mix ages and ranks so that the wisdom of the seasoned scouts passes on to the newer members. Newer scouts assume increasingly greater leadership roles under the oversight of those who have done it before. The older boys mentor and guide the newer scouts, ensuring that all are given ability–appropriate responsibilities. Back to Top
Leadership: Elections and appointments are held every 6 months for Troop and Patrol positions with the exception of Senior Patrol Leader which is annually. The Leaders work to ensure that all Scouts are afforded leadership opportunities for rank advancement. The Scout leadership plans the meetings and activities. The Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meets monthly with the Scoutmaster to plan these events. Back to Top
Recognitions: 4 Courts for Honor are held annually to recognize rank advancement and award merit badges. Back to Top
Eagle Scouts: The Troop is proud to have had this past year 8 more Scouts attain the highest rank in scouting, Eagle Scout and join the Eagle Honor Roll with 71 Eagles in the Troop’s 53 year history.Back to Top
Uniforms: The Troop wears the Field Uniform; the official BSA Shirt, pants are choice of scout pants or jeans with belt, Troop neckerchief and pen for all meetings and travel. The addition of the merit badge sash for Courts of Honor. The Activity Uniform; Troop red t-shirt with choice of scout pants, jeans or shorts. Footwear is closed toe hiking shoes for outdoors or sneakers for indoors. Back to Top
Typical Activities: Weekend campouts; typically monthly, from Friday evening to Sunday midday. Encompassing a variety of activities, Canoeing, Hiking, Climbing, Fishing, Scout Skills camping at local state parks, Scout Camps, or traveling to Gettysburg. Troop 310’s Favorite Campout is the annual Iron Chef Patrol Cooking Completion. District and Council Activities; Spring and Fall Camporee, Klondike Derby in January, Ten Commandments Hike, and Scout Sunday. High Adventure; A contingent to Sea Base, BSA High Adventure Camp in the Keys of Florida. 2010 National Jamboree celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the BSA. 4-5 day trips; Gone with a brother Troop to Boston hiked the Freedom Trail and to Philadelphia hiked the Valley Forage Trail. Summer Camp; Week long residence camp at Heritage Reservation, Camp Liberty. Advancement Camp; Week long merit badge resident camp. Back to Top
Order of the Arrow: Troop 310 promotes the Order of the Arrow, the national honor society of the BSA. This service organization which scouts are elected runs several ordeals and often staffs district camporees. The monthly OA meetings are held at PTI the 2nd Thursday of the month Sept – May at 7 p.m. Back to Top
Training: Troop 310 promotes Troop Leadership Training and Twin Arrow National Youth Leadership Training for the Scouts. BLOT/IBLST or Troop Committee Challenge and Wood Badge for the adult leaders. Every Scout deserves a Trained Leader. Back to Top
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