ADVENTURE
LEADERSHIP
SERVICE
GROWTH
Who are we?
Troop 888 is a Scouts BSA girl troop dedicated to growing tomorrow's leaders today with a focus on building character and giving back to the community.
We operate in the Dunlap/ Peoria area working in partnership with boy Troop 88.
Troop Meetings:
Monday nights when Dunlap 323 is in session
Arrival time: 6:45 pm (earlier on merit badge class nights)
Meetings generally include a group skill time, patrol time, skill tests, and campout/meal planning.
Parents are encouraged to join us at 8:15 pm as we conclude each meeting with announcements and troop updates.
Patrol Leader's Council:
Scouts take turns being in charge of their patrol in order to gain leadership experience. Our troop is scout-led; that means the scouts plan and lead most of our meetings and events.
They have the support of a large group of adult volunteers and mentors to help them do their best.
Patrol Leaders Council meets the first Tuesday of each month during the school year. Meetings begin at 6:30 pm and pizza is served.
Other Activities:
We are a VERY active troop. We generally have a campout each month and attend a week of camp during the summer.
Our girls also work with other girl troops in our area and attend growth opportunities such as National Youth Leadership Training.
We rotate annually through high-adventure opportunities around the U.S. In 2023, Troops 88/ 888 will attend the Summit Betchel Reserve.
Meet our Adult Leadership
While one of the core benefits of Scouting is that it is youth-led, it still requires that assistance of trained, capable volunteers to make sure every event is safe and meets the mission and aims of Scouting.
Our adult leaders are the moms, dads, and grandparents of the scouts in our Troop. Many were Eagle Scouts themselves; ALL took the time to complete the BSA training. To meet our leaders or find out more about how you can contribute, click here.
What is Scouts BSA?
Scouts BSA is the traditional Scouting experience for youth in the fifth grade through high school. Service, community engagement and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the program as youth lead their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.