Welcome to the Troop Planning Hub, your go-to resource for planning unforgettable Scouting events and activities. Whether you’re in charge of organizing a camping trip, a service project, or a fun-filled troop outing, this page has everything you need to make the process seamless and enjoyable.
Here, you’ll find a collection of tools and resources to help you:
- Choose the perfect venue: Explore options for where to hold your next event, including campsites, parks, and community facilities.
- Plan exciting activities: Find ideas and guides for games, skills challenges, outdoor adventures, and service opportunities.
- Learn from the past: Browse our listing of prior troop events to gather inspiration and tips for planning your own.
- Access helpful resources: Get checklists, templates, and other materials designed to simplify the planning process.
Whether you are your first patrol activity or an experienced leader organizing a troop-wide event, the Planning Hub is here to empower you with the tools and inspiration you need.
This video from the Scouter Stan YouTube Channel provides excellent guidance for Patrols planning and running a Troop meeting.
Planning Templates
Resources
Troop 457 has planned many different meetings and events over our 85 year history and we have gathered lots of information and ideas that can be used to inspire your Patrol’s plans for a future meeting or event. Click the links below to view more information about locations, activities, and prior meetings and events. We’ll be adding ideas and additional information so, check in frequently for the latest information.
COMING SOON
LOCATIONS
Find campsites and other locations where the Troop has considered using for meetings and events.
ACTIVITIES
Search the list of meeting and event ideas suggested in our Annual Planning Conference or implemented by our Patrols.
MEETINGS & EVENTS PLANS
Search the schedule for our prior and future meetings and events for inspiration.
Troop 457 Advancement Heat Map
Below is a “heat map” of what Scout – First Class requirements Scouts in our Troop need to complete to advance in rank. Patrols can use this tool to identify potential topics for future meetings.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Tools & Reference Materials
- Troop 457 Meeting Planning Template Document
- Troop 457 Event Planning Template Document
- Troop Leader Resource Hub: This microsite within Scouting.org has lots of resources including complete meeting plans as well as ideas of activities, games, scout skills and more.
- Campout Menus and Recipes
- How To Plan A Scout Patrol Camp Meal (With Examples): Guides Scouts in planning nutritious and easy-to-prepare meals for campouts, including sample menus and shopping lists. Essential for organizing successful camping trips.
- Favorite Recipes for Scouts and Camping: A collection of simple and delicious recipes suitable for camping, helping Scouts learn cooking skills and enjoy meals outdoors. Great for enhancing campout experiences.
- 20 Camping Recipes You Learned in Boy Scouts: Features classic Boy Scout camping recipes, including Dutch oven peach cobbler and campfire hash. Ideal for adding variety to campout menus.
- Boy Scout Campout Cookbook: Includes recipes for all meals that can be cooked over a fire, in a Dutch oven, or in a mess kit, suitable for Scouts and leaders. A handy guide for camp cooking.