The mission of Scouts BSA and Troop 48, is to instill values, build character, and develop leadership skills in young men and women.  Troop 48 seeks to be a Scout-led troop that practices the Patrol Method, with adult leaders in support roles.  We are an active troop, with older Scouts (up to age 18) who are expected to mentor younger Scouts and lead by example.  All Scouts are encouraged to follow the ideals of the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, and the Outdoor Code.

 

Troop 48 consists of 2 troops, Troop 48 for Boys and Troop 48 for Girls. Both troops are chartered by the Lions Club of Medford Lakes.

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Troop 48 is part of the Pine Hill District, one of four districts within the Garden State Council of the Boy Scouts of America  Troop 48 has roots in Boy Scouting in Medford Lakes of more than 35 years.

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Troop 48’s currently registered scouts live in Medford Lakes and five other nearby towns. The all-volunteer adult leaders come to Troop 48 from area Packs, as their children joined Troop 48, and they work with the Troop Committee to help enable a Scout-Led Troop.

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During Troop 48's history, 100 Scouts have earned their Eagle Scout rank.

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Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

Scouts come from all walks of life and all types of family structures, faiths, and racial and ethnic groups. Troop 48 respects the rights of all people and groups and allows youth to live and learn and enjoy Scouting without immersing them in the politics of the day.

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Troop 48 seeks to provide an open, clearly structured environment within which a diverse group of Scouts can grow collectively and individually toward self-reliance without harming one another. Conduct, not status, governs our troop. Troop 48 is committed to this goal. Our committee, Scouters, and troop leadership all subscribe to making it happen on a constant basis.

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Our troop remains firmly rooted in the core values of Scouting. We understand that diversity does not threaten these values, but only strengthens our character and common worth.

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Our troop seeks to include a diverse community of Scouts and Scout families. Of course, we remain governed by the guidelines set by our chartered organization, council, and the Boy Scouts of America. We seek to provide an open, clearly structured environment where a diverse group of Scouts can grow collectively and individually toward self-reliance without harming one another.

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The Troop 48 Diversity and Inclusion Guide can be found here.

 

Merit Badge Counselors

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Troop 48's adults offer 30+ merit badges (14 Eagle-required*) in the following topics:

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American Business

Astronomy

Athletics

Backpacking

Camping*

Citizenship in the Community*

Citizenship in the Nation*

Citizenship in the World*

Communication*

Cooking*

Crime Prevention

Cycling*

Digital Technology

Disabilities Awareness

Dog Care

Emergency Preparedness*

Environmental Science*

Family Life*

Fingerprinting

Fire Safety

First Aid*

Fish and Wildlife

Fishing

Gardening

Geneology

Hiking*

Medicine

Motor Boating

Personal Management*

Personal Fitness*

Photography

Pulp and Paper

Reading

Safety

Salesmanship

Sports

Swimming*

Theater

Traffic Safety

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Please contact the Troop 48 Advancement Chair for the name of a counselor and a "Blue Card".