Troop 168 Plainsboro, NJ (Since 1958)
Chartered Organization:Plainsboro Fire Company
Troop Meets every Wednesday Evening 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
at
Plainsboro Public Library
Address: 9 Van Doren St, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536
Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zdDxqTYNtJccV7FC9
Scouting is a year-round program for boys age 11-17
For boys age 11 or older or a Scout age 10 that has earned the Arrow of Light Award
A program of fun outdoor activities, leadership opportunities and personal exploration of career, hobbies/interests
Progress in rank, starting from Tenderfoot to Second Class, First Class, Star and Life. The highest achievement is the rank of Eagle Scout. About 2% of all Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Rank
little about Plainsboro Troop 168...
Troop 168 is scout-run. This means that the Scouts assume Leadership roles to run the Troop with adult guidance and supervision
Troop 168 is outing oriented. The boys suggest things to do and the adults try to organize what is possible.
The Troop organizes one week-long summer camp each year.
The Troop organizes one weekend camping trip per month
The Troop works on rank advancement during weekly meetings
The Troop works on several Merit Badges during the year.
Troop 168 is celebrating 60th anniversary in this year.
Activities
Here are some of the examples of the trips and events that Troop 168 has enjoyed in the past few years:
Summer camps at Ockanickon Scout Reservation, PA and Philmont Scout Ranch, NM
Fall/Winter Camping and Hiking
Scout Fest
Plainsboro Founders Day
Plainsboro Haunted Trail Performance
New Jersey State Police/National Guard Camporee
Mercer County Fire Prevention Parade
Plainsboro Spring and Fall Stream Cleanup
Built Training Props for Plainsboro Fire Company
Whitewater rafting
Family Cookouts
Court of Honor and Awards Banquet
Merit Badge work
Most Important is Fun!
Our Scouts cannot wait to “get where they are going”. Be it camping, hiking, biking, snow sports or water sports.
No matter what the activity the Scouts have chosen we always make sure the primary ingredient is fun!
Key Notes For Parents
All events are adult supervised.
Parents are encouraged to attend any and all activities, including camp outs and summer camps.
Leadership by practice.
Hazing is not tolerated.
Good values are promoted.
Troop 168 is an all-volunteer organization. We welcome parental support and participation.
Troop 168 is a friendly, inclusive organization. It’s a great place to meet other parents and families from all around our community.
A high percentage of our Scouts attain the rank of Eagle.
College admission offices highly value Scouting success.
