Troop 365's Chartered Organization is Heartsong Methodist Church of Cordova, TN. For over 5 years the troop has been active in the community, has monthly campouts to various locations, attends both summer and winter camp at Kia Kima in Arkansas, attends Camporee, and Scout Base. They hold monthly merit badge classes and encourage the boys to continue working towards their advancements.
The Troop has a goal to develop boy leaders and have trained adult leaders who strive to provide an environment where the boys can not only lead, learn new skills and visit new places, but do this in a safe environment where their experiences will be fulfilling and enjoyable.
Meetings: 7:00 PM every Monday
Venture Crew Meetings: 7:00 PM every 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays
Location: Heartsong Methodist Church
800 North Houston Levee Road
Campouts: Various locations monthly
Summer Camp: Summer and winter camp at Kia Kima near Hardy ARK. We participate
in Camporee at Camp Currier and Scout Base.
Size: Average 30 Scouts
Uniform: Full BSA uniform Class A (no neckerchief) required
Fundraisers: Scouts are expected to participate in 1annual fundraiser,
Popcorn sales, which helps fund troop operating expenses
and boys individual accounts. Plus the troop participates in many small
fundraising activities.
Parents: Parents are expected to take an active role in their sons scouting years and
participate in troop activities by volunteering and supporting the troop.
There are many opportunities for involvement. You can work 1 hour a week
or more, but you will be called upon to assist at some time.
Campouts: Parents are always welcome on all campouts and are strongly encouraged to be
involved and participate. Scouting and Camping are fun.
Family campout: The troop has one family campout annually where families and siblings can get
together and experience what a monthly campout is like.
This is typically a canoeing trip in ARK.
Philmont: Our Venture Crew has experienced Philmont, and Troop 365 will be taking a
crew as well the Summer of 2008.
Monthly Campouts: Feature opportunities to work on scout skills such as orienteering,
rafting, marksmanship, climbing and canoeing.
For additional information, or how to join, see our "contact us" page
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