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Troop Meeting this Thursday

 

 

 

 

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Ryan Hall

 

For safety reasons, cars are prohibited from dropping off/picking up Scouts in the circular driveway in front St. Rose. All drivers must enter/exit from the parking lot adjacent to the church.

 

 

  

 

 May Campout

 

 

Location: Camp Winnebago, Rockaway Township, NJ
Dates: Saturday, May 16 – Sunday, May 17, 2026

 

Overnight trips are a wonderful part of the Scouting experience and a meaningful way for parents to be involved. New parents are especially encouraged to join—these trips are fun, rewarding, and a great introduction to Scouting.

 

Scout Lead: Sophia and Jiana

Adult Lead: Ms. Daiya

 

Cost: $35 per Scout

 

Registration is now open and will close on Wednesday, May 6th at 10:00 p.m.

 

Volunteer Support
We rely on parent volunteers to make these trips possible. Each outing depends on chaperones and drivers to help transport Scouts and gear to and from Camp Winnebago (approximately a 45-minute drive).

 

 

 Registration 

 
 

 

 

 

  

 Yawgoog

 

 

Summer camp provides each Scout an excellent opportunity for rank advancement, continual development of leadership skills and outdoor scouting skills, and most importantly, the opportunity to make memories that will last a lifetime.

 

Date: Sunday, July 19 - Saturday, July 25, 2026

Location: Rockville, Rhode Island 

 

 

Cost: $850 per Scout, which includes all meals, patches, hat, and Class B t-shirt

 

Deadline:

  • Feb 20: Early bird registration deadline ($50 discount ends)
  • May 15: Normal registration period ends. Additional registrations incur a $50 late fee ($1100 total with bus)
  • June 1: All registration closes. Scouts must have their medical forms uploaded to CampDoc  (link will be provided once you register) 

Discounts: None offered this year.

 


Bus: $200 roundtrip, from St. Rose to Yawgoog. Bus seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, upon final payment. 
  

 

 

 Registration 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  Scout Skill Day

 

Troop 19 has a special opportunity to attend an event held by the District on May 9th where there is a chance for scouts to teach/learn different skills. For younger scouts, it would be beneficial because they would be learning skills needed throughout their scouting careers. But for older scouts, it is pushed for them to teach the skills so they can improve upon their skills that are going to be tested during their Eagle board of review/scout master conference.

 

Location: Scout Area, South Mountain Reservation, West Orange, NJ
Date/Time: Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Check-in at 8:30 AM.
Cost: $5 per Scout
Registration ends May 6, 10:00 PM.
 


  

 

 

 Registration 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Sperry RECAP

 

 

This past Friday Troop 19 visited the Sperry Observatory and learned a lot about the Andromeda Galaxy and toured the planetarium. It was a great experience especially considering the rising interest in space exploration with the recent Artemis mission. We are looking forward to next year's visit! 

 

 

  

Congratulations Penny

 

We are thrilled to introduce Troop 19’s 20th Eagle Scout Penelope! 🦅

 

 

 

  

 Scouting Leadership

 
From attics to online archives, Scout leaders built a 13,500-item virtual museum
 

Two Scouting America historians, Andrew Coe and Steve Miller, have built a virtual museum with about 13,500 items for the Horseshoe Scout Reservation Alumni Association in Rising Sun, Maryland. What began in 2008 with around 2,000 pieces has grown into a massive digital archive of photos, staff rosters, badges, and memorabilia contributed by over 150 people. Items are scanned and returned so families can keep their originals while sharing them with the Scouting community.

 

The museum runs on WordPress with searchable galleries, self-guided tours, and video interviews with longtime Scouters. Physical QR-coded markers around Camp Horseshoe link visitors directly to relevant exhibits, blending the in-person and digital experience. The emphasis is on storytelling — documenting traditions like the camp's nightly retreat ceremony dating back to the 1940s.

 

With Camp Horseshoe's centennial approaching in 2027, Coe and Miller are racing to collect every staff list from the camp's 97-year history and searching for volunteers to carry the project forward.

 

Source : https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2026/03/02/sea-scouts-antarctic-mission-helps-shed-light-on-icebergs/
 
 
 

  

Annual Scholarship Golf Outing

 

 

Grateful that Troop 19 is a proud hole sponsor of this event annually, and Mr Cannon is an event organizer for the church’s KoC. If your are a golfer or beginner, and looking for a day out, please consider joining this event for a great cause.

 

Please also share with friends and work buddies, all are welcome! Looking forward to seeing you there!

 

  

Scouting Leadership

 
Scouts Hit the Track with NHRA Champion Antron Brown
 
Scouting America is proud to announce a dynamic new partnership with AB Motorsports, led by four-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown, a premier team in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Thanks to support from World Wide Technology this partnership brings together two organizations committed to performance, leadership, and the pursuit of excellence—on the track and in life. By uniting the excitement of NHRA drag racing with Scouting America’s mission to prepare young people for the future, this partnership will create powerful new opportunities to inspire the next generation.

 

As part of this initiative, Scouts and their families will gain unique access to the world of professional motorsports, including: behind-the-scenes experiences, driver meet-and-greets, and exclusive race-day programming with AB Motorsports. These experiences are designed to showcase real-world applications of teamwork, discipline, and innovation—core values shared by both organizations.

 

A highlight of the partnership is participation in the Youth and Education Services (YES) Program, NHRA’s nationally recognized STEM initiative. During the 2026 race season, Scouts will be invited to attend YES events held on Fridays at select NHRA national events. These immersive sessions introduce students to science, technology, engineering, and math concepts through the lens of drag racing—covering topics like aerodynamics, fuel chemistry, data analysis, and safety engineering. The program connects classroom learning with real-world careers, offering an engaging and memorable educational experience right at the track.

 

Additional details can be found HERE

 

 

  

Eagle Coach Program Launch
 
 
 

Troop 19 has officially launched its Eagle Coach Program to support Life Scouts as they work toward Eagle. Each eligible Life Scout will be paired with a trained parent volunteer who will provide guidance and accountability while ensuring Scouts remain in the lead of their projects.

 

Eagle Coach resources are now available on the troop website.

To become an Eagle Coach:

 

•⁠  ⁠Complete Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT): Safeguarding Youth Training

 

•⁠  ⁠Submit the Eagle Coach Intake Form: Intake Form

 

Eagle Coach Office Hours are held on the first Thursday of each month to address questions.

Thank you to all who are supporting our Scouts on this important journey.

 

 

  

 

Eagle Scout Project - Sanjana

 

Creating literacy kits for kids, to promote reading and hands-on learning.

 

I'm collecting 1st through 5th grade level books, unused pencils and coloring materials.

 

Please contact me through the group chat to get involved.

 

 

  


 STEM Skills of the Month

 

 

Hi, my name is Teni. I am a junior in high school and a Life Scout working toward Eagle. Each month, this section will highlight a STEM skill and show how Scouts already use science, technology, engineering, and math in everyday Scouting activities.

 

This month’s focus is navigation using GPS and maps, enhanced by the STEM skill of data analysis and planning. Before a hike, Scouts can analyze trail length, elevation changes, and terrain type to choose the safest and most efficient route. Using math, Scouts estimate hiking time and rest stops, while science helps them understand how weather and elevation affect energy and speed. Technology allows Scouts to compare GPS data with paper maps, and engineering thinking helps them create a navigation plan that includes checkpoints and backup routes.

 

Fun Fact: GPS works by measuring how long it takes signals from satellites to reach your device, and even a tiny timing error could put your location off by miles.

 

By applying this STEM skill, Scouts improve accuracy, reduce the risk of getting lost, and make better decisions in the outdoors. This shows how STEM doesn’t replace Scouting skills, but strengthens them.  

 

 

 

 

 
 

Scout advancements and merit badges 
 

Scouts, please review your online scoutbook and send any missing advancement or merit badges to Kelsey, Olivia, and Anna.
 
 

 

National Youth Leadership Training

 

 

 

Troop 19 scouts proudly represents the troop at the Patriots Path National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) program.

 

Contact Scoutmaster McKenna for more information.

 

  

 Board of Review (BoR) Sign Up

 

 

 

 

Scout Master Conference 

 

 

 

Scout BoR Registration

 

 

 

Adult Volunteer Registration

 

 

 

Scout medical forms

 

Please turn in your child’s medical forms this Thursday at the meeting (or at the earliest convenience). Your scout will need to turn in these forms to be able to participate in scout activities. For privacy reasons we only accept a hardcopy of the BSA forms, parts A&B, filled out, signed and dated accordingly. Health forms can be access HERE