About Us

Welcome to the Troop 805 family of Scouts and parents! We pride ourselves on being a “boy run” troop, which means that most of the activities are planned and carried out by the boys. This may not always be the fastest or easiest way to get things done, but it teaches the boys responsibility and gives them the satisfaction of a job well done. They receive the credit and praise for their successful endeavors, and on the occasion when things don’t go as well as planned, the boys get the benefit of learning from their mistakes.

Adult Leaders

Adults, however, do have a very important role. Our team of adult leaders are always ready to encourage the boys, help them examine what they did or didn’t do right so that they can improve their performance, and to facilitate and actively participate in the Troop’s outdoor activities. We are there to insure the safety of the boys and to provide guidance as they develop the three aims of Scouting: to build character, to foster citizenship, and to develop fitness. In order to achieve this, it is essential that the adults provide an atmosphere where the boys have fun!

Parents

All parents are automatically members of the Troop Committee and are encouraged to attend the bi-monthly parent’s meetings (normally held bi-monthly the first Tuesday of each month at the same time as the regular Troop meeting). The duties of the Troop Committee include selecting the adult leaders, arranging community service projects, maintaining records of advancement and finances, and serving on Scout “Board of Reviews”. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the Troop’s outdoor activities, particularly in regards to providing transportation. They can also become registered Merit Badge Counselors to share with the boys what they have learned through their profession or hobbies. And, parents are also highly encouraged to step forward and apply to the Troop Committee to become Committee Leaders or Assistant Scoutmasters. Help is always welcome with the Troop administration and leadership.

Service Projects

“A Scout is Helpful.” Periodically, the Troop will do service projects for our community. We have worked cleaning up the beaches on Angel Island and the creeks in Danville, planted trees at Charlotte Wood Middle School, weeded and cleaned the grounds of our host: Sycamore Valley Elementary School, collected used Christmas trees, and participated in the annual Scouting for Food program. Troop 805 is graciously sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of the San Ramon Valley, and without their sponsorship we could not exist. The Kiwanis Club hosts Danville’s Independence Day Parade, and in appreciation for their sponsorship and as a community service, the Troop actively participates in the parade and garbage collection before and after the parade. In addition, we participate in their yearly service project which has included trail maintenance at the regional park, and helping to paint tables at the Girl Scout camp and local schools.

I hope your son will consider Troop 805 as he begins his Scouting adventure.