Welcome to Troop 10

Welcome.  This page contains some information about the Troop 10 organization and its activities.  We hope that this information answers some of your questions and lets you know what to expect. 

Where and When We Meet

Our sponsor is United Church of Christ, in Medfield, where we also meet.  Troop meetings are generally held every Tuesday, except for the first Tuesday of each month.  The meetings are held from 7:00-8:30 PM.  There are no meetings in July and August.

Trips and Summer Camp

Troop 10 schedules approximately 6 camping trips per year.  Most of these trips are in the immediate New England area.  In the Fall, there is a bicycling/camping trip to Nantucket Island.  There is an Ski Trip to Vermont or New Hampshire in the Winter.  And in the Spring there is our annual canoeing trip to Devil's Foot Island.  Day trips are also scheduled for advancement work, service projects and for fun.  Further details on our activities can be found by clicking the "Activities" button on the home page of the troop website (http://www.troop10medfield.org).

Summer camp for our troop is in July at Camp Squanto in Plymouth, MA.  Enrolling in the "Flight to Eagle" program at summer camp is an excellent way to complete many requirements towards the ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class.  (It is especially helpful to boys who have not had the prior experience of Cub Scouting.)  Any scout who intends to go to summer camp should speak to the Scoutmaster, so that they will be included on the camp registration.

Service projects

Service projects are scheduled throughout the year.  Annual service projects include performing repairs and upkeep at the United Church of Christ and working at the Medfield Spring Cleanup Day.  There are also specific projects organized and planned by scouts working towards their Eagle rank.  Troop members are asked to help with these projects as well.

Court of Honor

The Court of Honor is a very important part of scouting.  This ceremony is where the scout receives his rank badges, merit badges, or other awards.  The scouts work hard to achieve these awards and we recognize them approximately 2-3 times a year.  (Scouts can also receive their badges at regular scout meetings.)

The Eagle Court of Honor is a very special occasion held when a scout reaches the rank of Eagle.  All troop members should attend to honor the new Eagle Scout.

All family members are invited to attend every Court of Honor ceremony.

Fundraisers

Fundraisers help buy equipment for the troop and help defray the cost of some of the more expensive trips.  Our primary fundraiser is our Holiday Greens sale, running from mid-October through mid-November.   Every scout and their parents are expected to participate in these fundraisers.

Parental Involvement

Parents are needed at all the scouting activities.  Without parental involvement, no meetings or trips can take place.  The quality of the scouting program is directly governed by the amount of parental support available.  Insufficient involvement can (and has) resulted in cancellation or reduction in scope of troop events.

Troop Committee meetings, where parents meet to conduct troop business and plan troop activities, are held once a month, usually on the first Sunday evening of the month.  All parents are encouraged to attend and be involved.

Uniforms and Equipment

Troop 10 requires the Boy Scout "Class A" tan shirt (either long or short sleeve) with properly-placed insignia, Boy Scout pants, and Boy Scout belt at all meetings and events, except backpacking.  We will provide the neckerchief, slide and Boy Scout Handbook.  Troop 10 custom "Class B" t-shirts are available to all scouts through the troop.  These are required at summer camp, along with a summer Class-A uniform (Scout short-sleeve shirt, Scout shorts, Scout belt and Scout socks.

Basic equipment needed on camping trips includes a sleeping bag, frame pack, mess kit, silverware, hot/cold cup, canteen (or water bottle), pocketknife, hiking boots and rain gear.

Uniforms and other Boy Scout needs can be purchased at a BSA Scout Shop or BSA Authorized Distributor.  Troop 10 also has a limited supply of pre-owned shirts and pants in our uniform exchange, available on a first-come, first-served basis.  If the size you need is available, you are welcome to use it.

Membership Dues

The dues for membership in the troop, as of 2007, are $50.00 per year.  This is collected in the fall.

Adult Leaders

Our Scoutmaster is Gary Wheeler.
The Chairman of the Troop Committee is Tom Powers.

Website is maintained by Gary Wheeler.