Troop 160 Lexington

Troop 160 in Lexington, Massachusetts, was founded in 1954 and has been in continuous operation for over 50 years.

We meet every Thursday at 7:30 pm (whenever Lexington Public Schools are in session). Our meetings are held at RFK Hall at St. Brigid Catholic Church (map).

Our Scouts are from Lexington and neighboring towns. Any boys aged 11 to 17 are welcome to join. It is not a requirement of Boy Scouts to have graduated from Cub Scouts.

We go to summer camp for two weeks every August at Hidden Valley Scout Camp and/or Camp Bell in Gilmanton, New Hampshire (map). These camps are run by New Hampshire’s Daniel Webster Council.

We have a weekend camping trip nearly every month. In addition, we often have major summer trips such as backpacking Philmont Scout Ranch (New Mexico), canoeing at the Northern Tier High Adventure Base (Minnesota), scuba diving at the Florida Sea Base, and others.

The boys have a lot of fun, and Scouting is one of the few programs that develops leadership skills. Troop 160 is particularly proud of the more than 80 Eagle Scouts who have graduated from the program.

We believe that all boys should be able to participate in Scouting. Those who have financial constraints should contact us regarding financial aid.

BSA Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based upon those found in the Scout Oath and Law.

Purpose of the Boy Scouts of America

It is the purpose of the Boy Scouts of America to provide an effective program designed to instill within youth desirable qualities of character, to train them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to help develop their personal fitness, providing this country with citizens who:

1. Are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit.
2. Have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative, courage and resourcefulness.
3. Have personal and stable values firmly based on religious concepts.
4. Have a desire and the skills to help others.
5. Understand the principles of the American social, economic, and governmental systems.
6. Are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American heritage and understand America’s role in the world.
7. Have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people.
8. Are prepared to fulfill the varied responsibilities of participating in and giving leadership to American society and in other forums of the world.

Boy Scouts of America Boston Minuteman Council
POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The mission of the Boston Minuteman Council, Boy Scouts of America is to provide character development, citizenship training, growth in physical and mental fitness, and leadership opportunities for the young people of the Boston metropolitan area. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our members, and we are committed to providing young people with an educational and stimulating environment in which to learn and grow. Through the Scout Oath and Law, we pledge to respect all people and to defend the rights of others. Bias, intolerance, and unlawful discrimination are unacceptable within the ranks of the Boston Minuteman Council.The Boston Minuteman Council serves over 18,000 youth through 3,300 volunteers in over 330 Packs, Troops, and other units without regard to color, race, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, or economic status.

Adopted July 19, 2001