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Boy Scout Troop 52 :: Cranbury, New Jersey, Boy Scouts of America
Welcome to Troop 52 PDF Print
News - General

BSA TraditionsWelcome to Troop 52 of Cranbury, New Jersey chartered by the Cranbury Lion's Club. We are in the Mercer Area District in the Central New Jersey Council. 

We meet at the First Presbyterian Church in Cranbury. Check the calendar for meeting dates.
 
First Troop Meeting September 19th 7:00 PM at the Presbyterian Church! PDF Print
Our first troop meeting of the year is right after our first campout at the church! The troop calendar is loaded on this website so check it out for meeting dates and activities!
 
Campout September 18th and 19th at Washington Crossing State Park! PDF Print
We leave early Saturday morning, September 18th for a hike along the D & R canal and end at Washington Crossing State Park (NJ) for camp! Scouts working towards First/Second Class will be able to get the 5 mile hike requirement completed! Sign up now with Mr. Jost This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Mr. Conley This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at the troop booth on Cranbury Day.

Our first troop meeting is after the campout so don't delay!
 
Cranbury Day Exhibit and Recruiting Booth September 11th! PDF Print
We plan on erecting a wooden structure for exhibit on Main St during Cranbury Day September 11th but we need your help! We need as many Scouts as possible to help lash a signal tower early Saturday morning and we need help taking it down in the afternoon.

Please let Mr. Conley know that you can help at Cranbury Day. Class B is optional! Email Mr. Conley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
Troop 52 Merit Badge Counselors PDF Print
News - General
To download a PDF of the Troop 52 Merit Badge Counselors, please click the link below:
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Troop Committee Positions PDF Print
The troop committee is looking for an outdoor/activities coordinator, a membership coordinator, and an equipment coordinator. These positions help the uniformed leaders do their job and do not require an extraordinary amount of time. If you are interested in helping out with these positions, or any other position, please contact Mr. Conley This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it



 
2010 Rank Requirement Changes PDF Print
The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook is now available, and with the new handbook come several rank requirement changes that will be in effect as of January 1, 2010.

Tenderfoot
  • A Scout must teach another person how to tie a square knot using the EDGE model (explain, demonstrate, guide, and enable). He must also be able to discuss four specific examples of how he lived the points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
Second Class
  • A Scout must discuss the principles of Leave No Trace and explain the factors to consider when choosing a patrol site and where to pitch a tent.
  • He must explain what respect is due the flag of the United States.
  • He must again discuss four examples of how he lived four different points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
  • He must earn an amount of money agreed upon by the Scout and his parents and save at least 50 percent of it.
First Class
  • An additional requirement to the 10 separate troop/patrol activities states he must demonstrate the principles of Leave No Trace on these outings.
  • He must discuss four more examples of how he lived the remaining four points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
Life
  • A Scout must use the EDGE model to teach a younger Scout a specified skill.

Star, Life, and Eagle
  • Troop Webmaster and Leave No Trace trainer are two new leadership positions.
 
Troop Meeting NEW TIME! PDF Print
Events - Troop Meetings
ClockTroop meetings begin at 7:00 pm and plan to finish at 8:15 pm. Check the website or calendar for meeting dates. We generally meet every other week during the school year.

First year scouts and those needing advancement to First Class: be sure to bring your Scout handbook.
 

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