Troop Information
We are part of the Andrew Jackson Council and are sponsored by the First United Methodist Men’s Club of Clinton. Thank you for visiting the official website for Troop 88.
Advancement
Eagle Scout
BSA Mission Statement
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Camping
Order of the Arrow
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The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
On my honor I will do my best
to do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
to help other people at all times;
to keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful,
friendly, courteous, kind, obedient,
cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
For over a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through over a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
Are you and your son interested in learning more about Boy Scouts or joining a Troop? If so, please join us on Monday nights from 7-8:15 for a Troop 88 Boy Lead Scout meeting to have all your questions answered. We trust that the scouting experience is a life long investment that your son will enjoy for many years to come!
Letter from the Scoutmaster
Tim Dunaway
Scoutmaster, Troop 88
Dear Parent,
Welcome to the Boy Scouts of America! You are helping your son embark on the great adventure of scouting. This is an exciting and rewarding time in his life that you will be able to share with him.
What is it all about? What will you be expected to do? How much does it cost? I have prepared this booklet to help answer your questions.
The most important item I can stress is this—Scouts receive the most benefit from the program when their parents are involved. Get involved in your son’s scout career! It is fun and exciting.
There are three aims of scouting:
- Character building
- Citizenship training
- Personal fitness
We accomplish these goals with an outdoor program—camping out with friends, hiking scenic trails, building campfires, shooting rapids, climbing rock faces, and many other things.
So welcome to the adventure! We are glad to have you along as you help your son reach his goals, build his character, and become a leader!
Sincerely,
Tim
About Us
Boys Scouts of America
Andrew Jackson Council
Troop 88
Clinton, MS 39056
Sponsored by the First United Methodist Men’s
Club of ClintonThe Boy Scouts of America is one of America’s most popular youth organizations for boys with more than four million youth members to date.
A key to the Boy Scouts continuous success is they have made changes as society has changed to ensure boys are interested in all scouting has to offer without loosing its primary focus of teaching integrity, building character, learning about nature, country, leadership and God. The Boy Scouts continue to create activities and programs that challenge boys both physically and mentally.
For Scouts today, joining the Boy Scouts gives them an opportunity to experience and explore life to its fullest.
If you enjoy participating in hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, horseback riding and camping; all while learning leadership skills, challenging yourself personally, and having lots of fun then we are the Troop for you!
Troop 88 is dedicated to keeping its focus on doing what’s best for our Scouts and their families.
Our Scouts will be given the opportunity to learn about life and the value of being a person of character and integrity. These life lessons will be taught through scouting experiences, activities and spending quality time with scout families, leaders, and fellow Scouts.