Scouts BSA Troop 44, West Hartford CT

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Welcome!

We're happy you decided to check out our Troop. There is a lot of information on our website. We suggest that you start with the New Scouts section, which will give you lots of information about Boy Scouts and how our Troop is organized. You can check out the Calendar to see all the cool trips we are planning. Although we are a Boy-Led Troop, we need adults to deliver the best program we can. There are many opportunities to volunteer - driving, chaperoning, acting as a merit badge counselor, helping out the committee to do the background work so that all the events happen. Check out our Parents section for more information. We always have a great time during summer camp at Camp Mattatuck. Scouts who have gone to SeaBase or National Jamborees will tell you how amazing those experiences are. We always look forward to our next great scouting adventure, and we hope you can be part of it!

So join us and, WELCOME to Troop 44!

Hartford Athletics Night with Pack 145

Posted on Jun 16 2022 - 11:25pm

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$13 gets you the following:

- "High five tunnel" scouts with our group will line up on field and high five players

- Concession credit: hot dog or slice of pizza, chips and soda

Interested, then text or email Tuner Hall. Tell him number of tickets and your first and last name, email address and cell phone for text messages.

dj2ner@gmail.com

860-519-7394

Joel Harris' Eagle Project Part 2

Posted on Jun 15 2022 - 9:42pm

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Date: Sunday, June 26th Time: 11-4

We didn't quite finish up last time so a second date was needed, for those of you who dont know: My eagle scout project consists of taking pictures and recording information from around 3,000 graves at Beth El cemetery. Please Bring a phone at full charge per person helping. Bring anyone you can! More hands make less work. Lunch will be provided.

2022 Summer Camp Balance is Due!!!!!!!

Posted on Jun 7 2022 - 12:48am

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2022 Summer Camp registration is OPEN!!! PLEASE REGISTER ON-LINE VIA THE CALENDAR.

This year's summer camp dates are July 3 through July 9, 2022. For more information please follow the Summer Camp link to the left.

Costs include troop photo, t-shirt and daypack (pack for our first time campers):

It is time to pay the balance and get your Med Form completed (attached).

The total cost is $465. If you only paid the $50 deposit, please pay the remaining $415 ASAP.

Payment can either be given to any adult leader at a Wed troop meeting, or brought to our Troop Treasurer:

Greg Donovan 50 Linnard Rd, West Hartford CT 06107

Backpack Food Program

Posted on Jan 25 2022 - 8:34pm

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We are challenging each scout and each adult leader to bring in one (1) item from the food list below each week that we have a meeting through the end of our scouting year in June.

Very Specific Food Items needed are:

Mac and Cheese
Instant Oatmeal packets
Small jars of peanut butter (plastic)
Cans of Tuna
Boxes of rice
Canned beans
Granola Bars
Shelf stable rice or soymilk

It is helpful if food is smaller, not oversized cereal and peanut butter as it has to fit in a back pack.

Also, needs to be in date, and not expired.

FAQ - How do I earn a merit badge?

Posted on Jan 25 2022 - 8:34pm

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Question: How can I earn a merit badge?

Answer: There are two ways to earn a merit badge. You can either participate in an organized event, such as Merit Badge Weekend or a Merit Badge themed Campout, or you can do it on your own.

To earn a merit badge on your own, there are a few steps that you must follow:

Step 1) Decide what Badge interests you.

Step 2) Discuss which badge you are interested in with your Scoutmaster. You must get approval before you start, and either get a blue card, or a digital blue card in Troopmaster.

Step 3) Find a registered merit badge counselor for the badge you are interested.

Step 4) Contact the merit badge counselor and determine a plan for you to discuss your work on the requirements. (During a troop meeting is not the best time). The counselor will complete and sign the blue card or enter completed requirements through Troopmaster.