Welcome to the first Scouts BSA girl troop at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, 8700 Brecksville Rd. , Brecksville, OH 44141.
Troop 652G was founded on February 1, 2019, when Boy Scouts of America opened 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.
FAQ About Our Troop
- Who can join?
- Girls ages 11-17 are welcome to join our troop. If you are 10 and have completed the 5th grade, you are also eligible to join.
- When do you meet?
- We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm-8:30pm at the Parish Center at St. Basil’s Church
- How do I find out more and join?
- Contact our Scoutmaster by emailing scoutmastergtroop652@gmail.com to set up a time to visit our troop.
FAQ About Scouts BSA
- 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.
- Did 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.
- 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.
Contact Us
Troop 652 for Girls
St. Basil the Great Catholic Church
8700 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, OH 44141
- Scoutmaster: Shawna Melnykowski
- Asst. Scoutmaster: Irene Christian
- Committee Chair: Denise Weisfelder
- Advancement Chair: Brian Christian
- Secretary: Sally Dubitsky
- Treasurer: Gail Hallis