Troop 88
Adventuring Outdoors. Leading through Service. Preparing for Life.
About Troop 88
Troop 88 is a boys designated Scouting unit for ages 11 through 17 years old. We currently have over 15 active scouts.
Troop 88 has a long history in Merced, originally starting up in the 70's or 80's, and returning to active status in the early 2000s. In 2022, scouts voted to adopt purple as the Troop color to help distinguish our troop from others at large scouting events. This distinctive color has since become a part of the Troop character.
Troop Meetings & Cadence of Activities
Scouting meetings and activities occur throughout the calendar year. Throop 88's program year begins July 1 through June 30 the next year. This generally aligns with our week-long summer camp as the finale of a program year. You are welcome to join at any time of the year!
Typical Cadence of Activities:
Every Week (excluding Holidays): Troop meetings on Monday evenings
Every Month:
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At least 1 outdoor activity, such as camping, backpacking, day hiking, kayaking, etc. over the weekend
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Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month for youth to plan the next month's meetings and 3-month outlook for activities
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Committee Meeting: Online on the 2nd Tuesday of the month
Community Service occurs throughout the year
2025-26: Outdoor Programming
What's Coming Up
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Jan 26: Beginner's Cold Weather Backpacking in Point Reyes
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Jan 26: Service Carnival at Camp McConnell
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Feb 26: Snow Camping (weather dependent)
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Mar 26: Barrett Cove Camping
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Apr 26: Yosemite National Park Camping
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May 26: Lake McSwain Camping & Fishing
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June 26: Camp Chawanakee Summer Camp
What We've Been Up To
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Dec 25 : Overnight aboard the USS Hornet
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Nov 25: Rotary's Field of Honor for the Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony
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Nov 25: Kayaking at Elkhorn Slough
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Oct 25: Panorama Trail in Yosemite National Park
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Sept 25: Camp McConnell Pioneer Camporee
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Aug 25: Emigrant Wilderness Backpacking
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Jun 25: Camp Chawanakee Summer Camp (1 week)