Frequently Asked Questions & Supporting Documents:
- A Troop 56 FAQ, updated June 2023:
- New Parent Orientation Presentation
- Explanation of Chartering Organization Relationship:
- Organizational chart of Youth Leadership, Large Troop:
- Organizational chart of Youth Leadership, Small Troop:
- Narrative of youth leadership positions:
- Trip calendar for the year:
- Organizational chart for BSA from national office to the troop level:
- Map showing area of Spirit of Adventure council, including Sons of Liberty District:
Paula Malady prepared this detailed slideshow for new parents, describing the ins and outs of Troop/Crew 56. Topics covered include: youth leadership structure, registration, annual dues, fundraising and advancement.
Robin Bonner prepared this brief digest describing the gear that youth and adults need, from uniforms and other clothing to camping equipment. Note that some specialized equipment is provided by the troop/crew, as detailed herein.
At your convenience, could you update the trips list?
Specifically, Little Lyford Ponds trip Feb 18-21 is not happening; instead, we’re going to Prospect Mtn on Feb 4-6.
Also, is there a way to add a list of merit badge counselors, or a link to where such a list exists? (perhaps in Spirit of Adventure council?)
– Mike
Hi there. I am an instructor with the Earth and Planetary Sciences department at Harvard. I am going through our field gear, and I have a collection of Coleman 1lb propane canisters that work with multi-burner camping stoves that we don’t need. I also have some foam sleeping mats and sleeping bag liners that are in good condition, but we are upgrading our gear.
Are these items your group could use for the upcoming year? We would be happy to donate and help get young folks outdoors. I have tried several emails for the leadership, but my emails are bouncing back.
Thank you for your time,
Chloe
Hi Chloe,
Yes, we’d be interested in the gear. You can email me directly at r_l_bonner@yahoo.com. Sorry about the glitchy website communications; troop is moving to different internal communication model and hasn’t yet fixed settings on the website.
Best,
Robin Bonner
Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 56