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Troop-branded gear - Available at: https://www.companycasuals.com/MacedonScoutsTroop166and6166/start.jsp. They have set up a custom storefront for our Troops with hoodies, jackets and other Troop-branded gear. They're located in West Wayne plaza.
Miniature Golf Night - August 19th @ 7PM
I have scheduled a fun evening at Champion Golf Center in Macedon on Tuesday, August 19th, at 7 pm. This event is for scouts and their families for both Troop 166 & 6166
Please RSVP to Nicole Kessler by Friday, 8/15, with the number of adults and youth attending.
Champions Golf Center, 180 State Route 31, Macedon
Cost
Adults-$10.00 each
youth- $8.00 each
RSVP - nkessler30@gmail.com
Arcade Project - August 19th @ 7PM
108 games that are free to play with the purchase of a wristband. Anyone entering the building must purchase a wristband, which costs $12.50 per person. This event is for scouts and families for Troop 166 & 6166. We will meet there.
Other games and cranes have prizes that require tokens. You can purchase those separately if you choose when you are there.
The Arcade Project, Finger Lakes Premium Outlets, 655 NY-318, Suite 75B, Waterloo 13165
Cost: $12.50 per person
NEED RSVP by August 19th. Please RSVP to me by email. nkessler30@gmail.com
Your Merit Badge Adventure Awaits!
Unlock New Skills and Discover Your Passions!
Unlock New Skills and Discover Your Passions!
Merit Badges are your passport to exploring a world of exciting topics – from sports and crafts to science, trades, business, and even future careers! Each badge is a chance to learn something new, challenge yourself, and grow.
Why Earn Merit Badges?
Why Earn Merit Badges?
Explore Interests: Discover hobbies and potential career paths you never knew you'd love.
Build Skills: Learn practical skills that will benefit you throughout your life.
Achieve Rank: Merit badges are a key part of advancing through Scouting ranks, including Eagle Scout!
Ready to Get Started This Summer? It's Your Journey!
Ready to Get Started This Summer? It's Your Journey!
Choose Your Adventure: Pick a merit badge that sparks your curiosity! With over 135 merit badges available, there's something for everyone.
Did you know? Classic badges like First Aid, Swimming, and Athletics have been around since the very beginning in 1910! But many old favorites like Dairying and Blacksmithing have evolved or been replaced.
Look to the future! New badges like Robotics, Digital Technology, and Programming are here, and an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Merit Badge with an AI counselor is coming soon!
Go Digital! Every single merit badge booklet is now available online in digital format. Download it and start reading! Check out the new online resources for the Aviation Merit Badge!
Find Your Guide: Connect with a Merit Badge Counselor. Your Scout leaders can help you find an approved counselor for your chosen badge or you can open Scoutbook to find a counselor near you.
Dive In! Don't wait – start working on those requirements and make this summer a season of discovery!
Learn More & Get All the Resources!
Find all merit badge requirements, digital booklets, and more at the official Scouting America Merit Badge page: https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/
Hey New York! Trace history, track miles, and celebrate the Erie Canal Bicentennial through the Canalway Challenge! Set a personal mileage goal of 15, 90, 180, 360 or 200 miles for 200 years on the Erie Canal! Reach your goal at your own pace while cycling, walking, or paddling along New York's extraordinary canals. All finishers receive a free sticker, magnet, and commemorative Erie Canal 200 commemorative patch. Let's go!
Jamboree is more than a destination. It’s the adventure of lifetime. And there is simply nothing else like it on the planet.
What’s a Jamboree? It’s not camp. National Jamboree is 360-degrees of fun, friends and fellowship with hands-on adventure that takes you places you never thought you’d go and challenge you to try things you never thought you could.
It’s the beginning of your own heroes’ journey that will challenge you to go farther than you ever thought possible. You’ll reach deeper and lift yourself higher to become the best version of yourself.
The next National Jamboree will be held at Summit Bechtel Reserve from July 22-31, 2026.
Click HERE for more information about the Seneca Waterways Council Contingent.
Click HERE to request more information about Seneca Waterways Council Contingent.
Troop 166 & 6166 will be sending 3 leaders (Mr. Strausser, Mrs. Kessler and Mr. Kessler) as part of the council contingent and hopefully a number of our Scouts. Please talk to Mr. Strausser if you have any questions.
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🏕️ The Boy Scouts of America rebranded to Scouting America, reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits of Scouting.
The change went into effect on February 8, 2025.
Click here to learn more.
🏕️ Merit Badge Requirement changes effective January 1, 2025. Please see this link for updated merit badge requirements: https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Merit-Badge-Requirement-Updates-Effective-January-1-2025-Updated-12-12-24.pdf
🏕️ Training Update!
In 2017, Hazardous Weather Training was made mandatory for all Direct Contact Leaders, however completion of this training has not been properly reflected in the training reports.
Effective the week of December 2, 2024 this training will be reflected in training reports. We’ve created this FAQ to help answer some questions you may have.
The link will bring you to a list of FAQ's: https://tinyurl.com/yc5z72xw
🏕️ Just a reminder, changes to The Buddy System went into effect September 1.
The buddy system is designed to provide an additional layer of safeguarding by ensuring no youth member is alone and that a buddy can get help in an emergency.
The buddy system is used whenever youth members are outside the line of sight of qualified adult leadership and specific activities where the buddy system is required for participation. Of note:The adult unit leadership oversees and approves buddies.
Buddies are two and can also be three to prevent youth members from being alone.
A buddy pair cannot be mixed gender; where appropriate, a third youth must be added (for a buddy group of 3).
Youth siblings of the same gender may serve as buddies regardless of age with permission from their parents or legal guardians.
Except for siblings, it is recommended that the age gap between buddies be at most three years for all non-sleeping activities but must be no more than two years for all tenting.
When exceptional circumstances warrant, a parent or legal guardian may serve as a buddy for their child’s Scouting activities, but youth buddies meeting the above criteria, if available, are always preferred.
Learn more about The Buddy System by consulting the Guide to Safe Scouting.
News For Parents
News For Parents
Parents… there has been a change to the BSA Youth Protection Policy that affects many of you. Before this year, taking the ‘Youth Protection Training’ (YPT) was sufficient for attending a weekend overnight with Scouts. Beginning this year, if you want to camp with the troop, you must be a ‘Registered Adult’. The primary reason behind this is that registration includes a formal background check as part of the vetting process. I would encourage everyone who is even slightly on the fence to go ahead and register. It may end up being the difference between having enough adult leadership for a campout or having to cancel… and we do stuff that is fun for adults too.
Parents… there has been a change to the BSA Youth Protection Policy that affects many of you. Before this year, taking the ‘Youth Protection Training’ (YPT) was sufficient for attending a weekend overnight with Scouts. Beginning this year, if you want to camp with the troop, you must be a ‘Registered Adult’. The primary reason behind this is that registration includes a formal background check as part of the vetting process. I would encourage everyone who is even slightly on the fence to go ahead and register. It may end up being the difference between having enough adult leadership for a campout or having to cancel… and we do stuff that is fun for adults too.
News for Scouts
News for Scouts
IMPORTANT! There have been advancement changes for many things. Please check the Changes by clicking the link here.
Troop 166 (Boys) Calendar
Troop 166 (Boys) Calendar
Troop 6166 (Girls) Calendar
Troop 6166 (Girls) Calendar
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