Troop Information

How the Boy Scouts of America Works The Aims and Methods of Scouting How are Troops organized? What is the purpose and function of the Troop Committee? What are the roles and responsibilities of the Troop Committee? Download the Troop Committee Guidebook What are the roles and responsibilities of the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters? How […]

Princeton Troop 229 participates in a number of fundraisers throughout the year. Paying your own way is a fundamental principle of the Boy Scouts of America. I Young people in Scouting are taught early on that if they want something in life, they need to earn it. The finance plan of any unit should include […]

Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The designation “Eagle Scout” was founded over one hundred years ago. Only four percent of Boy Scouts are granted this rank after a lengthy review process. Requirements 1) Be active in your troop, team, […]

Camping and the outdoors is an essential part of the scouting program.    At Troop 229, camping is so important to us that we camp year-round as much as possible. Those that took part in Cub Scouts and camped will find a difference in Boy Scout camp-outs.  Troop 229 is Boy-led and the framework of our […]