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Scouts enjoying the water

OUR TROOP

​Who We Are

Troop 1865 is a boy/girl-led unit of dedicated scouts. We focus on developing leadership skills and strengthening character through a high adventure outdoor program tied to traditional Boy Scout values and a structured advancement program. 

 

               Weekly meeting day: Monday (August - June)

              

                Meeting time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

                Location: St. George's Methodist Church
 

4910 Ox Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

What We Do

We prepare scouts, for life. Core skills we focus on include the following:

  • Leadership - learn the qualities of positive leadership and is given the opportunity to exercise their skills in appropriate activities

  • Public speaking - practice the tips and techniques to be effective and confident public speakers

  • Preparedness -  know the importance of being prepared for any event, task, or situation that may arise

  • Goal setting - understand the importance of an "end goal" that allows for maximum life effectiveness

  • Service -  give back to their community and help on monthly service projects

   LEADING YOUTH TO LIFELONG VALUES

The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, providing programs for young people that build character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and develops personal fitness. For more than 100 years, Boy Scouts of America has helped build future leaders by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun.

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