Philadelphia Troop 871

“I think the character that you learn in Scouting—working together, being honest with each other, being close knit … and depending on one another, on our camping trips and doing things—all these things build character in a young man that he takes with him into adulthood and makes him a much better citizen. And that’s why Scouting to me has always been an organization I’ve always wanted to help. I think it’s one of the best youth organizations that we … have in this country.”
James A. Lovell Jr., Mission Astronaut, Apollo 13

“The sport in Scouting is to find the good in every
boy and develop it.”  Baden-Powell

Michael, Senior Patrol Leader

 

Courage, Star Scout 

Garry earned several merit badges at camp.

 Daniel explains a favorite merit badge.

Henry describes earning badges at camp.

Four boys participated in an accelerated advancement program at camp.

Justin receives a badge and congratulations from the Scoutmaster and his Dad.

Jeremy mugs for the camera.

Demointree went to camp for the first time this year.

"Breezy" obviously loves to have his picture taken...

Ahmed likes scouting activities.

It takes some pretty dedicated and loving leaders to make any troop a success.

“When a boy finds someone who takes an interest in
him, he responds and follows.” Baden-Powell

Scoutmaster Greg takes an interest in the young men in Troop 871.

They do, indeed, follow.

Ronald is an experienced and able Assistant Scoutmaster.

Nate invested his vacation in scout camp.
“A week of camp life is worth six months of
 theoretical teaching in the meeting room.”  Baden-Powell

Luis helps out wherever he is needed, and that's a lot of places.

Philadelphia Troop 871, in the Cradle of Liberty Council:
“It’s the spirit within, not the veneer without, that
makes a man.” Baden-Powell