Welcome to Troop 61

mhelgeson — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:31:19 +0000

Mount Monadnock on May 18th, 2019

mhelgeson — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 19:40:29 +0000

A group of Scouts from Troop 61 hiked Mount Monadnock in Jeffrey, New Hampshire on May 18th, 2019. The preparation done by the group for hill climbing under the guidance of Brian Gregor, an adult coordinator for the trip, helped make the 4.5 miles of the total hike fun and relatively easy. The weather was favorable and by the time the Scouts reaches the summit the temperature was in the upper 60s. Described in a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson as “Tower of observance searching space”, the view from the mountain did not disappoint at all. At the top of the Mountain the Scouts enjoyed their lunch and took pictures of the magnificent scenery. Hiking trips like the one described in this post are the best opportunity to appreciate nature’s beauty, bond with other Boyscouts, and get fit.

- Akim A.

Memorial Day Parade 2018

clewis — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 21:32:47 +0000

Nine Boy Scouts from our Troop walked with the Sudbury American Legion Post 191 in the Memorial Day Parade. Our Troop carried nine flags, 4 that represented the Army, Navy, AirForce and Marines along with the POW flag, American Legion flag, Troop 61 flag and the American flag.

A Troop 61 Scout’s Seabase Experience

clewis — Mon, 29 May 2017 19:41:22 +0000

Sea Base was an amazing trip, I learned a ton about sailing and about other people from Troop 61. When you share 75 feet with 23 people than it’s bound to get personal. Every day we were raising the sails and helping sail the ship. We also snorkeled 2 reefs which was super cool because we saw tons of colorful fish and coral. The food was great and the captain/mates were very nice. I would recommend this trip to anyone who likes to have fun.

Calendar of events

Scott Melick — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 15:01:52 +0000

2013-2014 Calendar of events has been published: Troop 61 Calendar

Scout equipment guide

Scott Melick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:00:43 +0000

What equipment should you or your scout bring on a scout camping trip or overnight? What should you buy? What does the troop have to borrow? Where can you find equipment for affordable prices? See our recommend Equipment Guide to answer these questions.

New Parent Information Guide 2013

Scott Melick — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:32:15 +0000

The new parent information guide for 2013 has been posted. Click to download the PDF document.

Welcome back

Scott Melick — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:37:13 +0000

The new 2012-2013 calendar of events has been posted. The dates are firm up to and including December.

Please note that the Fall Court of Honor (when boys receive awards and rank advancement) will be on November 7th. This means that the last date to turn in merit badges and any rank advancements is October the 24th. That way I’ll have time to get all of the paperwork done and get the badges and all.

Whitewater raft trip video

Scott Melick — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:13:50 +0000

Enjoy this epic video of the Troop 61 Boy Scouts as they navigate the Deerfeild river (in Charlemont MA)

Summer camp information

Scott Melick — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:13:26 +0000

Get ready for Summer Camp 2012!

You’ll see a new link on the right for “Summer Camp Information”.

http://troop61.info/wordpress/summer-camp/