Boy Scout Troop 161, Cincinnati OH

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Welcome !

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.

Request for help for our Journey to Excellence

Posted on Nov 17 2019 - 4:26pm

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As part of our annual re-charter, we are asked to report on several of our accomplishments throughout the year as part of the Journey to Excellence program. Once of the requirements is to participate in service projects. Can each of access the list at this link in our Google Drive and let the troop know which projects you have participated in?

Merit Badge Challenge - Registration has started

Posted on Nov 17 2019 - 4:19pm

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The registration for the Sycamore Merit Badge Challenge is OPEN!! So far, we have 5 scouts attending, and they have all gotten their requested classes. However, some classes are already full!! Please get in touch with Mr. Wittenauer at daveandannie1@msn.com or text at (513)827-9066. The list of classes is linked at the bottom of this announcement, as well as a sign in sheet you can either e-mail or deliver to Mr. W. A picture of the form works, as does an e-mail with the selections explained in the body of the e-mail.

Dan Beard Camp Conservation Day

Posted on Nov 3 2019 - 9:19pm

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Troop 161 has the opportunity the give back. On Saturday, November 9th, the Dan Beard Council will provide the opportunity for Scouts to earn service hours while working to conserve our camp properties. These days of organized projects include tree-planting, erosion control, honeysuckle removal, trail maintenance, and other conservation projects. Our own Warren High is greatly involved the project. For more information, see the link at http://www.danbeard.org/camp-conservation-da ys/

Reminder - Merit Badge Challenge - the schedule is out!!!

Posted on Nov 3 2019 - 9:19pm

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As our older scouts are aware, every year the Dan Beard Council offers a Merit Badge Challenge(MBC). The MBC is an opportunity to earn multiple merit badges in a three-week time frame. We have decided as a troop to attend the classes offered at Sycamore High School on February 1, February 15 and February 22. There is more info regarding the MBC on the Merit Badge Challenge Page of the Dan Beard Council Website.

Timberidge Conservation Day

Posted on Oct 26 2019 - 11:44am

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All Troop 161 Scouts and Parents,

The Timberidge Conservation Day is quickly approaching. Attached is the flier and 2 forms. Please bring $15 and the signed forms to the next meeting. I know that many of us are double booked, but we will take your help for part of the day. The whole family is encouraged to participate. Remember, this is our camp and each year we work to make it a little better. Besides, killing honeysuckle is fun.