TURNER – Boy Scouts

Troop 187

by Alexander Chavez and Jack Gauthier

Troop 187 members

TURNER – Boy Scouts was founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1910. The Boy Scouts’ work began in Great Britain by Robert Baden-Powell in 1908 and was brought to America in 1910. Robert Baden-Powell wrote a book called “Scouting for Boys” which was made for making knots, cooking, building structures, and first aid.

Scouting was originally for young men, starting at the age of 10 and no older than 18. Anybody older than 18 can become Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. Now Scouting is for young men and women.

Scouting is an awesome adventure! You can learn how to cook, start a fire, use a knife properly, how to give to others, and more!

Our Troop does a lot of community service for others and works towards rank advancement, camping, and merit badges. The Eagle Rank is the highest in Scouting and only 6% of Scouts earn it. Eagle Rank is very difficult to earn, and it will take years to obtain but it is totally worth it because it is good for college, job applications, and military service.

If you would like to join Troop 187 or would like to learn more, meet us at Boofy Quimby Memorial Center in Turner on Mondays at 6:30 PM.

You can find more information at Pinetreecouncil.org in Abanaki District or call our Scoutmaster, Rob Quick, at (207) 330-9657.