Mission

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Vision

The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.

About Us

Troop 1154 was formed in December 2000 and is chartered by the George C. Marshall International Center. Our troop proudly continues the scouting tradition in the Ashburn area, focusing on the four aims, or purposes, that shape the program: character development, citizenship training, leadership, and mental and physical fitness.

The leaders of this troop are dedicated to making scouting a positive experience for each Scout. The leaders of this troop are all volunteer Scouters and parents who are dedicated to the program. However, parental help is a necessary element. The most successful Scouts are the ones whose families encourage, support, and nurture them. This does not mean doing the work for them. Rather, the Scout must be the one to learn and understand the materials. As parents, we have to encourage them to do their best and to point them to information to succeed.

Goal:

Our goal is to provide a well-rounded set of activities where boys have a great opportunity to learn, acquire skills, and experience life, all while having fun!

Troop Philosophy:

The troop offers a year-round outdoor-oriented program that enables our boys to learn valuable life skills, advance in rank and have fun while doing it.

Scouting is much more than rank advancement – it is the development of life-long skills. Those skills are needed not only personally, but also to better serve God, family, community, country, and others.Our goal is to help equip boys for life and service, with advancement coming as a natural result of this effort.

Advancement is not forced. Scouts are encouraged to gradually accept more and more responsibility and personal initiative towards taking control of their own advancement.

The Boy Scout method is boys leading boys, under the guidance of adults and to have FUN doing it!

Our intent is to focus on the basic skills and requirements necessary to obtain the First Class rank supplemented with various merit badges, especially those required to become an Eagle Scout. While it is estimated that only about 2% of boys who start in Scouting attain the rank of Eagle Scout, we commit ourselves to providing every Scout in our troop the opportunity to progress to and reach this highest award of the Boy Scouts of America.

Troop Meetings:

The troop meets year round. Troop meetings are held Thursdays at Eagle Ridge Middle School from 7:30p.m. until 8:30p.m. During the summer months, the troop meets at alternative locations, such as parks, libraries, etc. It is not required that a scout attend every single meeting, but regular attendance is necessary to get the most out of the program.

Troop Outings:

Our program involves getting outside to experience nature and develop life skills. Outings include camping trips, hikes, and ski trips. Most events are camping trips combined with other elements such as hiking, orienteering, or canoeing. Each Scout is responsible for paying his share of the costs associated with events. Every effort will be taken to minimize cost while ensuring the safety of each Scout.

Uniform:

Troop 1154 is a full uniform Troop. As Scouts earn their rank advancement, they are expected to display it on their uniform in its proper location.