Troop 519
Scouts BSA is a youth-led, leadership-focused outdoor program for middle and high school students. Scouts develop life skills through camping, leadership roles, service, merit badges, and hands-on learning. Advancement is self-paced and based on personal responsibility and initiative.
Troop 519 includes Troop 519B (boys) and Troop 519G (girls). The troops are linked, meaning they share meeting times and many campouts, with occasional single-gender activities. Troops are organized into patrols — smaller groups of Scouts led by elected youth leaders.
Weekly Meetings
- When: Wednesdays, 7:00–8:15 PM
- Where: Church of the Holy Spirit, Daniel Island
Each month includes:
- Regular troop meetings (skill-building, advancement, activities)
- Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC): youth leaders plan upcoming meetings and campouts
- Campout planning meeting: meal planning, packing lists, logistics
All Scouts are encouraged to attend every meeting. Visitors are always welcome, especially at regular troop meetings.
Eligibility
Scouts may join the troop when they meet one of the following:
- Are 11 years old, or
- Are 10 years old and in 5th grade (on or after March 1), or
- Have earned the Arrow of Light rank in Cub Scouts
5th graders typically start the year in the Pack and transition to the Troop by the end of the school year or begin after March 1.
Camping & Outdoor Program
Camping is a core part of the Scouts BSA experience:
- Monthly weekend campouts: August–November & January–May (typically Friday evening to Sunday afternoon)
- December: 4-day / 3-night winter camp at a local Scout reservation
- June: Week-long summer camp (7 days / 6 nights)
Advancement & Leadership
Scouts advance at their own pace by completing requirements, tracking progress, communicating with leaders, and taking initiative. The goal is for all Scouts to reach First Class; beyond that, advancement (including Eagle) is optional and Scout-driven. Scouts must participate in roughly 75% of meetings and campouts to be considered active.
Parent Involvement
Scouts BSA is Scout-led and parent-supported. Parents are needed to serve in committee roles (behind-the-scenes support) and assistant Scoutmaster roles (working directly with Scouts). No prior Scouting experience is required — training is provided and support is strong.