About Troop12
The Dragonslayers
Troop 12 is a boy-led, high-adventure troop that loves to get outside and explore. We’re a Catholic Troop, and welcome boys from all faiths and backgrounds. With a focus on fun and outdoor adventures, Troop 12 is committed to the personal growth of each of our scouts.
Troop 12 Meetings and Camping
Troop Meetings:
Monday Nights
6:30pm-8:00pm
Troop Meeting Location:
St. Alice Catholic Church
Springfield, OR 97477
Monthly Outdoor Adventures: Troop 12 has an exciting outdoor activity every single month! We camp at least 10 months out of the year. Some of our favorite activities are: hiking, climbing, pioneering, archery, canoeing & kayaking, and campfire skits and songs!
Summer Camp: The most important event in Troop 12's calendar is Summer Camp. It's the one week each year our entire Troop gets to live and work (and play) together as a team. All Troop 12 Scouts are expected to attend Summer Camp each year.
Troop 12 Fun Facts:
Did you know Saint George is the Patron Saint of Scouting?
Troop 12's Unit Logo was inspired by a sketch drawn by the founder of Scouting, Lord Robert Baden Powell.
Troop 12's nickname is "The Dragonslayers!"
Troop 12 History
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Troop 12 has a long history of tradition dating all the way back to September 1949, when it was founded in Eugene, OR at
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In the late 1990’s, Troop 12 had to cease operations due to lack of adult volunteers.
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Twenty-five years later, a committee was formed to bring back Troop 12, with the goal of providing a faith-focused Troop for Cub Scout Pack 12 Scouts to cross over into and seamlessly continue their BSA Scouting journey.
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With the help of Oregon Trail Council and St. Alice Catholic Church-- Troop 12 launched during the middle of the 2020 Coronovirus pandemic.
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Troop 12 was officially chartered on March 26, 2020 and held its formal Charter Ceremony on Oct. 11, 2020 at St. Alice Catholic Church.
