Scouts BSA Troop 652 for Girls founded Feb. 1, 2019

Welcome to the first Scouts BSA girl troop at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, 8700 Brecksville Rd. , Brecksville, OH 44141.

Starting February 1, 2019, Boy Scouts of America opens up its iconic scouting program for older youth ages 11-17 (formerly known as Boy Scouts) to young women. This program, Scouts BSA, offers the same rank advancement, merit badge earning, and outdoor activity opportunities for young men and young women.

Contact us at scoutmastergtroop652@gmail.com for more information about joining.

Read more about Boy Scouts of America’s Family Scouting program at https://www.scouting.org/familyscouting/

FAQ

• Is the program co-ed?

Scouts BSA is not a co-ed program. Young men, ages 11-17, will join Scouts BSA boy Troops. Young women, ages 11-17, will join Scouts BSA girl Troops. The troops remain single gender.

• Will the organization’s name change?

No. The Boy Scouts of America, in name and as an organization, has stood for character development and values-based leadership training for more than 108 years.

• Is the curriculum different for young men vs. young women?

No. Our existing programs are relevant for young men and women. After all, the values of Scouting as outlined in the Scout Law – trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent – are relevant and important values for both young men and women.

• I’m in 5th grade (2018-2019 school year). Can I join?

If you are 11 years old, you can join starting Feb. 1, 2019. If you are 10 years old, you must wait till you are 11 years old or have completed the 5th grade, whichever comes first.

• Can I be a member of more than one Scout program?

Yes. There are no restrictions on membership to multiple Scout programs. It’s just like being a member of different sports teams.

For more frequently asked questions and answers go to Scouts BSA FAQ.