Our Troop
“The patrol system is not one method in which Scouting for boys can be carried on. It is the only method.”
– Lord Baden-Powell, Scouting’s founder …
Chartered by the Sgt. John Sardiello Post 1634 of the American Legion, Boy Scout Troop 2014 exists to enhance the character and develop integrity in young men through the principles summarized in the Scout Oath and Law. While in pursuit of this goal, the Troop provides opportunities for Scouts to learn basic Scouting skills, practice the patrol method, and develop leadership skills. Boy Scout Troop 2014 is a proud organization of West Babylon located on the Great South Bay of Long Island, New York and was first formed in 2014.
Scout Meetings
Weekly Meetings
South Bay Elementary School
7:15 – 8:45
Virtual meeting link will be provided(when needed)
For all meetings:
Scouts are to wear full uniforms, unless otherwise indicated.
Scouts are to bring their Scout Handbook, pen or pencil, and paper.
Scouts are to sign in on the attendance sheet.
Scouts are to sign up for events, service projects and/or trips.
Scouts are to pick up the necessary forms for events and return them completed according to the deadline
General Information
Mission: Is to prepare young men to make ethical and moral choices over their life time by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath, the Scout Law and Outdoor Code.
Scout Oath: On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law: A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.
Outdoor Code: As an American, I will do my best to – be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors and be conservation minded.
Outdoor Program:
Troop 2014 has an active outdoor program, based on the idea that the best classroom is outside, the best teacher is guided hands-on activities, and lasting memories are built in community on shared experiences.
Who can Join:
Boys between the ages of 11 and 17, or have completed the fifth grade, or who have earned the Arrow of Light Award, who are interested in learning skills that will help them develop into our leaders of tomorrow. Scouting is a program for young men that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
Requirements for joining Troop 2014
- Complete BSA Youth Application
- See page 17 of your Scout Handbook for BSA requirements
- Parent with Scout must complete the exercises in the pamphlet in the front of the Handbook entitled, How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse
- Submit BSA Medical Forms, parts A, B and C each calendar year
- Submit Consent for Information Form