Troop 226

Scouts BSA Troop 226 meets from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Scout Hut on most Tuesdays. The Scout Hut is located in the rear parking lot of our sponsoring organization, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 2061 Patton Chapel Rd, Hoover, Alabama 35216.

Meeting activities are planned by the Scouts and include learning outdoor skills, working on merit badges, planning trips and other projects of interest to the Scouts. Please drop in at any of our meetings and get to know us.

Scouting includes frequent outings and we do an outing every month except for December. The outings include backpacking, biking, canoeing, caving, climbing, river rafting, snow skiing, camping, and many other fun troop building activities. See our calendar to find out what is happening this month.  See our Facebook page to find out what we've been doing.

WEEK LONG SUMMER CAMP

The troop usually spends the first week of June at Camp Sequoyah in Delta, Alabama, camping in tents and enjoying the many challenges and adventures offered at this established Boy Scout camp. Wednesday nights are highlighted by a visit from our troop families who bring dinner and good cheer. Don't forget to bring your summer camp essentials!

HIGH ADVENTURE

The troop usually takes a high adventure outing in the summer. Our high adventures go to places like Philmont, Northern Tier, Seabase, Yellowstone and the Buffalo National River.

MOUNTAIN SCOUT CHRISTMAS TREE SALE

The troop participates in the Mountain Scout Christmas Tree Sale as our yearly fund raiser.  Our scouts participate in the setup, working, and cleanup of the Christmas tree lot.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Please visit Greater Alabama Council to read all about scouting. If you have specific questions about our troop, please contact our Scoutmaster, Mr. Skip Ford.

Here are some checklists, forms, and documents that we use in our troop.

Camping Essentials (PDF)

Backpacking Essentials (PDF)

Summer Camp Essentials (PDF)

Meal Planning Worksheet (PDF

Donut Recipe for Scout Sunday (PDF)

Patrol Equipment List (PDF)

Scouts BSA Troop 226 Scout Handbook (PDF)

Troop 226 Advancements (PDF)

Blank Court of Honor Agenda (PDF)

Example Court of Honor Agenda

Troop 226 expense reimbursement form (PDF)

Troop 226 scout account reimbursement request form (PDF)

Troop 226 scout account request form (PDF)

Scouting America health history form - Parts A and B are to be completed at least annually by participants in all Scouting events. This health history, parental/guardian informed consent and release agreement, and talent release statement are to be completed by the participant and parents/guardians.

Scouting America physical exam form - Part C is the physical exam that is required for participants in any event that exceeds 72 consecutive hours, for all high-adventure base participants, or when the nature of the activity is strenuous and demanding. Service projects or work weekends may fit this description. Part C is to be completed and signed by a certified and licensed health-care provider—physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.

Troop 226 use a Mailing List to keep our members up to date.

Many of our activities are shared on the Troop 226 Hoover Facebook page.

The Scouting America Scoutbook advancement tracking.

My Scouting is used for Youth Protection and other Training.

Merit Badge Counselor Information application.

Troop 226 is part of a district and council of the Boy Scouts of America:

Vulcan District

Greater Alabama Council

Scouting America

Troop 226 works with Cub Scout Pack 326 at St. Peter's and Prince of Peace.