About Troop 220

Boy Scout Troop 220 is charted to the Summit Township Volunteer Fire department in Harmonsburg, where our weekly Monday meetings are held from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Our Mission

The Boy Scouts of America's mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The points found in the Scout Oath and Law governs the operations and behavioral expectations of our unit.

Our Methods

Our unit works to grow scouts as better citizens and leaders though the patrol method, the concept that scouts work and learn best in small groups to accomplish big goals. Advancement guides these goals, campouts and activities in the outdoors provide a medium, and make for great opportunities for personal growth.

Eligibility

Our program is open to interested boys who are under the age of 18 and meet at least one of the following:

• Is at least 11 years old.
• Has completed the 5th grade.
• Is in 5th grade and has earned the Arrow of Light award.

Parents are highly encouraged to take an active role in the troop, and are welcome to attend the weekly troop meetings. There are opportunities for parents to assist their scouts and the Troop, ranging from transportation to teaching skills, assisting with fundraisers to joining the Troop committee, and everything in between!

Expenses

As with many youth programs, there are many expenses associated with participation. Our unit provides several fundraising opportunities throughout the year to help mitigate these costs. While most of our activities are pay-as-you-go, there is a fixed annual cost of $45 to cover BSA registration and Boy's Life magazine subscription.

History

Troop 220 was first chartered to the Summit Township Volunteer Fire Department in Harmonsburg in 1969. At this time, we were a part of the Crawford District of the Washington Trails Council, which covered the Erie and Crawford areas. In 1972, The Washington Trails council merged with the Custaloga Council of Mercer county and the Colonel Drake of Venango county to form the French Creek Council. The Crawford District was later renamed to the Washington Trails District. In 2017, The Washington Trails District was split, and we joined the Chief Kiondashawa District of Mercer county.

Over the years, countless scouts have become better citizens, and though our unit, 45 scouts have achieved the highest rank in scouting, the rank of Eagle Scout.