Scouts, BSA
Troop 431
Interested in joining Scouts, BSA?
Chartered by Roswell United Methodist Church for over 50 years, BSA Troop 431 has been a robust scout-led unit. Scouting is a non-denominational organization focused on teaching today's youth leadership skills, outdoor stewardship, community service and a host of other skills.
Ready to Join?
Are you ready to join us? As a Scout or as an Adult leader, the online application button is for you. This application will get you signed up with our unit and start your Scouting experience and path toward adventure.
Troop 431 Open Events
Troop 431 has monthly open family events in the local area that we welcome anyone interested Scouting and their families that would like to tag along on a hike, bike ride or help at one of our service projects.
Contact our Membership team at membership@troop431.org for details.
2024 Adventures
January-Annual family day-hike: Blood Mountain
January-Ski/snowboard Trip: Cataloochee
February-Rifle and Archery: Camp Rainey Mountain
March-District Camporee: Woodruff Scout Camp
April-Cave Exploration: Cumberland Caverns
May-Backpacking: Cohutta Wilderness
June-Summer Camp (6-16-6/22): Woodruff Scout Camp
July-Water Sports: TBD
August-White Water Rafting: TBD
September-National Infantry Museum: Columbus, GA
October-Outdoor Rock Climbing: TBD
November-Movie Night in the Woods: Camp Westin
December-Indoor Trampoline Lock-in: Altitude
When & Where do we meet?
Troop 431 meets almost every Monday at the Roswell United Methodist Church (RUMC) Scout Hut.
Our meeting start at 7pm and run for about 90 minutes.
Please feel free to stop by any time.
Location.........: Dodson Center Gym
Time...............: 7:00-8:30pm
Day.................: Monday
What to consider in a Troop?
Is the "Scout-Led" philosophy right for your Scout?
Is the Troop size suitable for your Scout?
What is the age range of the scouts?
Is the number of leaders appropriate to the number of scouts ?
What types of activities does the Troop do and how often?
What is the level of community involvement?
Does the Troop offer continued advancement support?
Does the Troop offer "High Adventure" scouting trips?
What are the Troop’s resources (meeting facility, camping equipment, trailer)?
If you are evaluating multiple troops try the "Webelos to Scout Transition Guide"
Scouting 101 & Uniform Details
Troop Activities
What makes Troop 431 Great
While there are many fantastic Scout Troops in the North Fulton area which could be a great pairing with your Scout, we believe Troop 431 is a special community of families and we would welcome your Scout and your family.
We aspire to be a Troop which provides great relationship opportunities among the Scouts, between the Scouts and Leaders, and among the families.
We believe in meeting each Scout where they are... supporting their unique goals, personally known and served by his peers, leadership, and the other Troop families.
We are an active Troop, with monthly outings spread across a variety of activities and destinations as well as a High Adventure program with trips to Philmont, Sea Base, Summit Bechtell Reservation and Northern Tier.
Our charter organization has a great history of Scouts staying through their 18th birthday with many advancing to Eagle Scout.
We have an amazingly supportive Charter Organization in Roswell United Methodist Church who is fully supportive of the missions of Scouts BSA.
We have an active group of alumni and former leaders who continue to give their knowledge, experience, energy and time back into the Troop.
What are the Benefits of Scouting?
For more than 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.
The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities that allow them to
Try new things.
Provide service to others.
Build self-confidence.
Reinforce ethical standards.
While various activities and youth groups teach basic skills and promote teamwork, Scouting goes beyond that and encourages youth to achieve a deeper appreciation for service to others in their community.
Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important as individuals. It is communicated to them that those in the Scouting family care about what happens to them, regardless of whether a game is won or lost.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Scouting promotes activities that lead to personal responsibility and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions have to be made, peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices can be made.
Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes and, through more than a century of experience, understands that helping youth puts us on a path toward a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
Scouting, with programs for young men and women, helps meet these six essential needs of the young people growing up in our society:
Mentoring
Lifelong Learning
Faith Traditions
Serving Others
Healthy Living
Building Character
Learn More about Scouts, BSA....
In Scouting, youth learn through the experiences of camping, hiking, building projects and community service. These experiences allow youth to grow and mature at their own pace. And, it is the results of these experiences that cause parents to say, "There are things learned in Scouting which a child cannot readily pick up elsewhere." It is also through these experiences that parents and children get an opportunity to share and talk about their thoughts, feelings, goals, and values.
Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important as individuals. It is communicated to them that those in the Scouting family care about what happens to them, regardless of whether a game is won or lost.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Scouting promotes activities that lead to personal responsibility and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions have to be made, peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices can be made.
ScoutReach
Scoutreach is a division within the Atlanta Area Council with an emphasis to recruit passionate adult leaders and to develop strong relationships with the organization in urban, suburban, and rural areas, removing barriers to ensure that all youth have the opportunity to join Scouting. The Atlanta Area Council is dedicated to ensuring that every child has an opportunity to join Scouting, no matter their circumstance. Scoutreach assistance can provide camperships, uniforms, handbooks, transportation, and leadership of a Scout unit.
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