Troop 61- Who are we? Troop 61 is a unit of Scouting America (formerly Scouts BSA or Boy Scouts) based in Belmont-Redwood Shores, California. We pride ourselves on being a youth-led troop that seeks to promote leadership, responsibility, a sense of fun, adventure, community service, and respect for the outdoors. We give ALL youth (boys and girls) a broad set of life skills, and foster their leadership skills through hands-on training. Our families are from Redwood Shores, Belmont, San Carlos, San Mateo, Redwood City and beyond.
We meet twice a month on Thursdays at 7pm, usually at Sandpiper Middle School (behind the Sandpiper Community Center) or the San Carlos American Legion Post 585.
We plan monthly activities such as camping and community service projects. We go backpacking, hiking, snow camping, host themed campouts, and have fun outings like bowling or go-kart racing. Scouts vote on and we attend a variety of Summer Camps annually. Our older Scouts love High-Adventure, so we go every year or two to the National High Adventure camps:
Philmont, New Mexico for backpacking or horseback/cavalcade treks
Northern Tier, Minnesota for sub-zero snow camping or canoe treks
Sea Base, Florida Keys or Caribbean for sailboat adventures
Summit Bechtel, West Virginia for ATV or mountain bike treks and more!
Troop 61 welcomes ALL youth ages 11-17. The program for younger youth is Cub Scouts. Please look for Pack 61.
