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| Chartered | 1998 | |
| Charter Organization | Holy Cross Catholic Church, Moorpark, California | |
| Mission | To prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law | |
| Aims | Growth in Moral Strength and Character; Participating Citizenship; Development of Physical, Mental and Moral Strength | |
| Methods | The Ideals of Scouting; the Patrol Method; the Outdoor Experience; Association with Adults; Personal Growth, Leadership Development; the Uniform | |
| Leadership | The Troop is “Boy Led,” under the supervision of the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters, who are trained in Youth Protection, Health and Safety, and First Aid and CPR. There is a Troop Committee comprised of Parents who act as a Board of Governors for the Troop | |
| Requirements | The program is designed of boys ages 11 through 17. An exception is made for 10 year olds who have completed the 5th grade | |
| Trail To Eagle | We have a total of 26 Eagles Scouts since starting in 1998 | |
| Summer Camps | Camps Chawanakee, Kern, Whittsett, Cherry Valley, Mataguay, Three Falls | |
| Program | The program is designed for the outdoors and to date has included hiking, camping, long-term backpacking, swimming, boating, climbing, and biking to name a few. It also involves service to the charter organization and the community, e.g. trail work in the national forest | |
| Meetings | Weekly; Wednesdays @ 7 - 8:30 pm in the Cosgrove Center of Holy Cross Church | |
| Contacts | Scoutmaster - Mr. Swanson | scoutmaster@bsatroop611.com |
| Parent Committee Chairperson - Mr. Wolentarski | committeechair@bsatroop611.com | |
