Boy Scout Troop 161, Cincinnati OH

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Troop 161 was chartered on March 13, 1927 and has a rich history spanning over eight decades. We serve youth living and going to school in the neighborhood of Clifton and the surrounding area in Cincinnati, Ohio. We meet year round on Tuesday nights from 7:00 until 8:30 at Calvary Episcopal Church, 3766 Clifton Ave. We have at least one overnight activity a month and at least one week of Scout Camp in the summer. See the "About Us" section for more information about the Troop. If you have any questions or you want to request more information about joining the Troop, just click on Contact Us in the menu to the left to send us a message.

Update While We Are Out

Posted on Mar 29 2020 - 8:45pm

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Dear Troop 161:

Although we may not have the ability to meet in person for the near future, the Troop is still here. Given our directives to stay at home as much as possible, stay out of the schools and practice social distancing, we cannot meet, but there are some things we CAN do.

Back Packaging Trip Moved to April 24-26

Posted on Mar 15 2020 - 8:17pm

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The back packaging trip scheduled for March has been moved to April 24-26. This event will be open to all older Scouts that can carry at least 35 lbs for 10 miles. This will be a Philmont shakedown and is required for all Scouts that will be going to Philmonth in 2020.

Wright-Patt trip is CANCELLED

Posted on Mar 15 2020 - 7:51pm

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TRIP IS CANCELLED

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The National Museum of the Air Force. It’s one of the best, if not THE BEST aviation museums in the world.

Scout Meetings suspended

Posted on Mar 15 2020 - 10:42am

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Dear Scouts and Families of Troop 161:

The Dan Beard Council has asked that all Scout Activites, including our weekly scout meetings, be postponed for three weeks. As we gather more information, we will keep everyone informed.

Service Project - LaBoiteaux Woods

Posted on Mar 1 2020 - 9:47pm

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Service Project: Saturday March 7, 2020

meet at Calvary Church at 8:30AM

Arrive at LaBoiteaux Woods (5400 Lanius Lane, 45224) at 9:00 AM until 3PM

Tips and packing ideas - Louisville trip

Posted on Feb 26 2020 - 9:08pm

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Dear Troop:

Just some info for this weekend:

The cabin we have has a fireplace, but the Ranger was not sure if there would be an dry wood. We should think about packing some tools anyway for firewood gathering.