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Welcome to Troop 216!

Troop 216 Troop 216 has been serving the Alamo, Danville and Walnut Creek communities since 1950. We are proud to be the oldest chartered troop in the Meridian District. The troop has consistently earned the Quality Unit Award – Gold Level, each year for leadership, outdoor programs and scout accomplishments.

If you are here to learn about the Troop, feel free to explore the “About 216” sections in the menu on the left. If you are interested in joining the Troop, send us a message using the “Contact Us” menu. Troop members can login to access more information.

All website updates and announcements should be sent to Kevin (kevinhaskt@icloud.com) to be included in the weekly eblast.

NO TROOP MEETING - Tuesday, October 7th

Posted on Oct 7 2024 - 10:54pm

Due to the PLC Meeting this week, there isn't any Troop Meeting.  See you all next week at the Court of Honor!

Fleet Week. October 7th - 14th

Posted on Oct 7 2024 - 10:54pm

If you aren't familiar with Fleet week, this is a great opportunity to take the family and head to San Francisco.  There is the air show and tours of a navy ship.  Details can be found on:  www.fleetweeksf.org 

MARK your CALENDAR! Troop CoH, Oct. 15th, 7PM, SVMS MPR

Posted on Oct 7 2024 - 10:36pm

Please join Troop 216 in celebrating all of their Scouts' accomplishments! This is the troop's second COH of the year,. October 15th at 7PM, in the SVMS MPR. Scout leaders are making plans, and your scout has a part in the COH. If they do not know, please have them contact their Patrol Leader. Your Scout's Patrol and PL is listed on the Troop website, Rosters. Questions? Please contact SM Derek Jue.

RESERVE your SPOT at CAMP MERIWETHER 2025!

Posted on Oct 7 2024 - 10:35pm

The troop will head to Camp Meriwether; located along the Oregon coast (17500 Cape Lookout Rd, Cloverdale, OR) via AMTRAK train!  Sign up and make your deposit NOW, as the troop needs to secure their campsite.  Depart for camp on July 5th from the Martinez AMTRAK station, arrive at camp on July 6th.  Then return on July 12th, arriving at the Martinez AMTRAK station on July 13th.  Check out their website:  https://cpcscouting.org/project/camp-meriwether/. Questions?  Contact Steve Fairclough.

REVIEW YOUR RECORDS IN SCOUTBOOK

Posted on Oct 7 2024 - 10:35pm

SCOUTS, Now is the time to check your records in Scoutbook  If you don’t have access to Scoutbook, please ask your parents to grant you access.  You can see your BSA ID #, rank, completed merit badges, leadership position, patrol, contact information (parents, address, phone number), to name a few details in your record.  It is good to check this information during your scout journey so that you are familiar with these records (and the records are correct) when you start work towards Eagle.  Questions?  Please reach out to the Advancement Chair.

ADULT TRAINING SESSIONS

Posted on Oct 7 2024 - 10:35pm

Troop 216 relies on their trained adults for all of the outings offered to the scouts.  Please check out the upcoming training sessions, and become a Trained Adult!  New adults should take Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills Training Part #1 and #2.  Adults leading Summer High Adventures should take Wilderness First Aid and specific trainings for that high adventure (listed on their website).

Wood Badge Weekend#2
Sat Oct 12 - Sun Oct 13
 
Golden Gate Area Council Training Session calendar:

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