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Troop 88

Adventuring Outdoors. Leading through Service. Preparing for Life.

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About Troop 88

Troop 88 is a boys designated Scouting unit for ages 11 through 17 years old. We currently have 16 active scouts.

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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.

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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!

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Typical Cadence of Activities:

Every Week (excluding Holidays): Troop meetings on Monday evenings

Every Month:

  • At least 1 outdoor activity, such as camping, backpacking, day hiking, kayaking, etc. over the weekend

  • 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

  • Patrol Meetings for each patrol to meet in their small groups. Dates, times, and locations vary by Patrol

  • For Parents/Guardians - Committee Meeting: Online on the 1st Tuesday of the month

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Community Service occurs throughout the year

2026-27: Outdoor Programming

2026​

  • July: Canoeing Series, weekly on Mondays

  • July: Summer Backpacking at Ansel Adams Wilderness, Norris Lake Trail

  • Aug: Whitewater Rafting Campout (register soon to join!)

  • Sept: Scout Leadership Training Campout

  • Sept: Yosemite National Park Campout

  • Oct: Greater Yosemite Council Camporee at Camp McConnell

  • Nov: Coastal Camping

  • Dec: Lake Hensley Campout & Conservation Service Project

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2027

  • Jan: Snow Camping (weather permitting; if no snow then Cold Weather Camping)

  • Feb: Scout Leadership Training Campout

  • Feb: Coastal Backpacking

  • Mar: Pinnacles National Park Campout

  • Apr: Canoe Trekking (overnight)

  • May: Pack 96 Arrow of Light Bridging Ceremony

  • May: Annual Planning 2027-28 Campout

  • June: Camp Chawanakee Summer Camp (1 week residence camp)

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