Troop Information
Troop 123 was started in October of 1970 by John Scout and going strong for over a quarter century. It started with 6 boys and grew to roughly 60 scouts in the mid seventies. Today, Troop 123 has roughly 50 registered scouts. This boy-led troop empowers boys to be leaders by allowing them to develop a troop program and then take responsibility for figuring out how to achieve their goals. They accomplish this by electing a senior patrol leader and then organizing into groups of patrols under the guidance of the scoutmaster. The troop schedules one or two events each month consisting of campouts, community service projects, and activities such as swimming, doge ball, plus much more.The troop meets almost every Wednesday from September through June at the High School and holds at least 2 Courts of Honors which may occur on a campout.
Summer Camp
For many years, Troop 123 has gone to Camp during the first full week of August with many or the older scouts participating in Mountain Fox. The troop uses this time to teach younger scouts skills needed for the rank of Tenderfoot, to provide scouts with the opportunity to complete merit badge programs in a variety of catagories, and to challenge older scouts with high adventure outing such as Moutain Biking, Canoeing, Moutain Climbing and more. The troop thanks the camps friendly staff for making each trip safe and enjoyable for all.
Campouts/Events
Each month the troop plans a camp out. These have included: bike hikes along the Barge Canal in the early fall; mountain climbs of Adirondack peaks; backpacking along the Finger Lakes Trail; a fun filled weekend at Camp Gorton; a walk along the Freedom trail in Boston; a trip to Gettysburg; a getting dropped off at Sergeants Pond in the Adirondack park by a sea-plane; seeing the sites at the Howe Caverns and the Baseball Hall of Fame; trip to Florida Sea Base; a canoe and kayak trip along the Barge Canal; a swim night at the Penfield Pool; a gym night where boys and adults play kick ball, basket ball, doge ball and more;
Our Favorite Campout - Beef Roast at Camp Cutler
In early spring, a large portion of our troop (Scouts and families) joins together on a camp out for a feast. Where a side of beef is cooked over an open fire.
Troop Meeting
Wednesday beginning at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, see calendar for details and location
Committee Meeting
2nd Thursday of each Month beginning at 7:00 PM until, see Calendar for details and location