Scouting America Troop 181, Gladwyne, PA

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Welcome to Gladwyne Troop 181

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Troop 181 has been active on the Main Line since 1921. In addition to teaching Scout skills, our monthly campout activities include backpacking, biking, canoeing, rock climbing or whitewater rafting, in addition to Council events. We also have a week-long summer camp at Resica Falls or another local Scout facility.

To join our troop, you must be:

at least 10 years old, currently in the fifth grade, and register on or after March 1

at least 10 years old and have earned the Arrow of Light Award

at least 11 years old (but not yet 18)

Questions? Please do not hesitate to Email our troop for more information.

Backpack Camping at Wharton State Forest

Posted on Apr 23 2025 - 6:45am

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his is an overnight camping trip on Saturday, May 17th. $15/Scout to cover the site costs and food.

Registration Open for the 2026 National Jamboree At Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia

Posted on Apr 23 2025 - 6:45am

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2026 National Jamboree

July 22-31, 2026

REGISTRATION IS LIVE – SAVE YOUR SPOT FOR THE 2026 NATIONAL JAMBOREE!!

Upcoming Merit Badge and STEM Class Opportunities

Posted on Apr 23 2025 - 6:45am

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Merit Badge opportunities

- Chester County Council has year-long running Merit Badge Courses. Next is Fishing on 5/10. Go to this link for more information.

- On May 10th, The Philadelphia Rock Gym in Malvern is hosting a day-long Climbing Merit Badge session at Ralph Stover State Park. Click here for details. The March 23rd session is sold out.

In addition, Camp Garrison is hosting STEM camps in the Summer.

Weekly STEM camps include:

Week 1: June 23 - 27: Medieval Machines: Inventing the Future

How to Complete Scout Rank Cyber Chip Requirement #6

Posted on Apr 23 2025 - 6:44am

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I received questions about their scout who is actively working to complete the Scout rank are having trouble completing requirement #6 - With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide and earn the Cyber Chip Award for your grade.

Updated Registration Requirements for Adults on Camping Trips

Posted on Apr 23 2025 - 6:44am

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Effective September 1, 2023, all adults staying overnight in connection with a Scouting activity must be currently registered as an adult volunteer (troop leader). Adult volunteers must register in the position(s) they are serving in. Registration as a merit badge counselor position does not meet this requirement.

Use Calendar Sync Function to Stay Connected!

Posted on Apr 23 2025 - 6:44am

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Easily stay connected to the Troop 181 website calendar and get automatic updates. Simply log into the Troop 181 website. On the left hand side "User" menu click "Calendar Sync". Next - under Calendar Type choose your particular calendar application from the drop down and then click "Create Calendar Feed" at the bottom of the page. Final step - click the iCalendar Feed link and you're done! Simple and easy to do. You're now synced!