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Troops 111B & 111G
Adventure • Leadership • Service
Building character through Scouting

Troops 111B & 111G in Linden, Michigan

A welcoming Scouting home for boys and girls with outdoor adventure, leadership, service, and a strong troop community.

Meeting Information
Mondays • 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

We meet at the Linden Sportsmans Club and welcome families who want to learn more about Troops 111B and 111G.

Youth-Led

Scouts lead, plan, and learn by doing.

Active

Meetings, campouts, service, and advancement.

About the Troops

Welcome to Troops 111B & 111G

Troops 111B and 111G are youth-centered Scouting programs focused on outdoor adventure, leadership development, service, and personal growth. Together, they give families in the Linden community a place for both boys and girls to experience Scouting in an active, welcoming environment.

We meet on Monday nights from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Linden Sportsmans Club. This website is designed to stay simple, useful, and easy to maintain while helping new families learn what our troops are all about.

Quick Info

Meeting Location
Linden Sportsmans Club
Meeting Night
Monday nights, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Troops
Troop 111B for boys and Troop 111G for girls
New Families
Visit a meeting and learn how to join
Program

What Scouts experience

Outdoor Adventure

Campouts, hiking, skills weekends, summer camp, and high-adventure opportunities that help Scouts grow through experience.

Leadership

Youth-led planning and patrol-based teamwork build confidence, communication, and real responsibility.

Advancement

From Scout rank through Eagle, Scouts set goals, learn skills, and celebrate progress along the way.

Service

Scouts give back through community service, conservation projects, and helping others at all times.

Overview

Year-Round Troop Highlights

Year-Round
Weekly Troop Meetings
Linden Sportsmans Club
Monthly
Outdoor Activities & Service
Shared with members directly
Seasonal
Courts of Honor & Special Events
Shared with families as needed

For safety and privacy, we do not publish future event details. This section is designed to stay useful without weekly updates by highlighting the kind of program our troops offer year-round.

Photos

What our troop experience looks like

A few snapshots of outdoor adventure, service, and troop life.

Troop campout
Summer Camp
Troop campout activities
Hiking
Scouts outdoors
Outdoor Skills
High adventure activity
High Adventure
Conservation project
Conservation

Photo Guidelines

Troop meetings and patrol activities
Campouts, hikes, and outdoor skills
Service projects and flag ceremonies
Courts of Honor and special events

How we will replace these

Only approved and appropriate photos should be used. Avoid posting identifiable or sensitive information for youth members.

Packing List

What to bring for a typical campout

This is a general guide used by Troops 111B & 111G. Specific details for each trip are shared directly with families.

Sleeping Gear

  • Sleeping bag (season appropriate)
  • Pillow
  • Sleeping pad or air mattress
  • Extra blanket (cold weather)

Clothing

  • Class A uniform
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Extra socks
  • Jacket / coat
  • Hat and gloves (if needed)
  • Sleepwear

Personal Items

  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Medications (if needed)
  • Water bottle
  • Flashlight or headlamp

Gear

  • Backpack or duffel bag
  • Mess kit (if required)
  • Pocketknife (if Totin' Chip)
  • Rain gear

Do NOT Bring

  • Electronics / gaming devices
  • Food in tents
  • Valuables

Notes

Packing lists may vary based on weather and activity. Always check communication from troop leadership before each outing.

Documents

Parent Resources & Forms

Important documents for Troops 111B & 111G families. These are general-use forms and resources that do not change frequently.

Medical Forms

Annual BSA medical forms required for participation.

Download

Permission Slip

General troop permission form for outings.

Download

Troop Handbook

Overview of troop expectations, structure, and guidelines.

Download

Packing Lists

Download packing lists for different types of trips.

Code of Conduct

Expectations for behavior and troop standards.

Download

Notes

Documents are updated as needed but generally remain consistent throughout the year. Families will be notified directly if updates are required.

Join

Interested in joining?

Families are welcome to visit a troop meeting, meet the leadership team, and learn how our program works. The site is intentionally built around evergreen information so it only needs occasional updates instead of constant weekly maintenance.

Troop 111B
Boys troop
QR code to join Troop 111B
Join Troop 111B

Scan the QR code or click to join.

Troop 111G
Girls troop
QR code to join Troop 111G
Join Troop 111G

Scan the QR code or click to join.

Common questions

Who can join?
Troops 111B and 111G are open to boys and girls ages 11–17 who want adventure, leadership, service, and the chance to grow through Scouting.
Do I need experience?
No. New Scouts are welcome, and older youth help teach skills in a supportive environment.
Where do meetings happen?
We meet at the Linden Sportsmans Club on Monday nights from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
How do families get started?
Families can visit a meeting, talk with troop leadership, and use the join section below to take the next step.
Contact

Contact Us

Email us at lindenbsatroop111@gmail.com or visit a meeting at the Linden Sportsmans Club to learn more about Troops 111B and 111G.

Meeting Info
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 PM
Meeting Location
Linden Sportsmans Club