General Information
BSA Troop 849 was chartered on October 1, 1983 by Annunciation Catholic Church. Troop Meetings are Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM at Annunciation Catholic Church in the Fireplace Room, located directly behind the Family Life Center.
Troop 849 Scouts come from varied religious and ethnic backgrounds and all are welcome. Church membership is neither required nor expected for participation in the Troop. However, if you are interested in information about Annunciation Catholic Church and its programs, feel free to talk to our Chartered Organization Representative. We’re fortunate to have an excellent relationship with Annunciation and we celebrate this relationship by participating in the Scout Sunday worship service on the second Sunday in February each year. We also work together each October during the national ‘Scouting for Food’ food drive.
Troop 849 has earned the Quality Unit Award every year since it's inception and we are proud of the nearly 50 young men who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout through Troop 849.
Activities - Along with our weekly meetings, Troop 849 boasts an active schedule including Camping and Community Service.
Camping
Troop 849 camps at least once a month, including a yearly week long summer camp. In 2007, we stayed local at Central Florida Council's Camp La-No-Che , 2008 we atteneded Camp Rainey Mountain, GA and this past year we attended Camp Alaflo in Alabama. We offer a diverse camping experience that will challenge both the new and veteran Scout. Some of the places we've traveled to over the years: Florida Everglades, Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, Camp Daniel Boone in NC, Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa, Fantasy of Flight, Camp Tanah Keeta in Tequesta, FL, Camp Flaming Arrow in Lake Wales, Camp Blue Heron in Riceboro, GA and USS Yorktown in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Along with troop camping, Troop 849 also stages High Adventure trips for our older Scouts. We have traveled to Philmont Scout Ranch, Chimarron, NM several times along with Florida Sea Base and The Northern Tier High Adventure. There are also High Adventure opportunities every year at summer camp. Troop 849 Scouts decide where they want to camp at our yearly planning meeting
Community Service
We believe that service to the community is a very important part of Scouting. Troop 849 participates in many service projects, both as Eagle Service Projects and Troop activities. Troop 849 participates in the annual Scouting for Food program and the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Over the past few years,the Troop 849 Scouts have raised over $4000.00 for the American Cancer Society.
Leadership - "There is no teaching to compare with example." - Sir Robert Baden-Powell
Although Troop 849 is a boy run unit, adult leaders are needed for guidance and mentoring. Troop 849 is extremely proud of our many active and dedicated adult leaders. Many of our leaders participated in Scouting as youths, including several who reached the Eagle Rank, and most have been adult leaders throughout their son's Scouting careers and beyond. The backgrounds and experience of our leaders ensure a well rounded program. The number of leaders who are willing to give up personal time for summer camp attendance astounds every Camp Director we talk with.
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