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New option for having Girls in Troops

Posted on Nov 15 2025 - 12:20pm

Appears Scouting USA is opening up admitting girls in family troops (think co-ed but they don't use that word.)

Please think about what GIRLS we have in our families Toop or Pack that would be interesting in a DIXON TROOP.

Camping supplies

Posted on Nov 15 2025 - 12:04pm


You may find personal camp supplies at affordable prices from Alps Moutaineering  ( http://www.alpsmountaineering.com/ )

Troop ACTIVITY and Meeting PLANNER

Posted on Nov 15 2025 - 11:36am
  • Nov. 15-17 or 22-24 Campout / BACKPACKING
  • Nov. 26-28  W-F NO School - Thanksgiving Break
  • DEC.
  • JAN.17TH OA Winter Banquet (Info see calendar) register by Jan.4th

Scout Neckerchief FRIENDSHIP KNOT

Posted on Oct 7 2025 - 2:31pm

How to TIE a FRIENDSHIP KNOT sse link: youtube

Troop JOINING Age

Posted on Oct 7 2025 - 12:56pm

New Scouts BSA joining requirements (effective April 18, 2022)

  • At least 10 years old, currently in the fifth grade and register on or after March 1
    or
  • At least 10 years old and have earned the Arrow of Light Award
    or
  • At least 11 years old (but not yet 18)

As a reminder, the previous joining requirements stated that a young person could be a Scouts BSA member if they met any of the requirements below.

National Jamboree 2026 register by November 3, 2025

Posted on Oct 7 2025 - 12:52pm

Elevate your Scouting experience and challenge yourself to try things you never thought you could at the 2026 National Jamboree. For 10 memorable summer days 30,000 Scouts and leaders from all across the US and beyond pack this ultimate Scouting destination to experience the adventure of a lifetime. Scouting's flagship event is held every four years at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia and provides the best of Scouting. Features include; one of the longest zip line courses in North America, a world-class skate park, ATV offerings, treetop canopy tours, rock climbing, patch trading, stadium shows, and much more!

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