Lynnwood Scouting

There are several Scout Units in Lynnwood, and each has their own special personality and draw.  Several of Troop 60 Scouts live within walking distance of the other two main troops in Lynnwood, but choose to be a part of Troop 60 in Mountlake Terrace.

Why do we choose Troop 60 over other local Troops?  The main draw of 60 is the people that make up Troop 60.  The Scouts in our Troop tend to be adventurous as our Adult Leaders, who are also just a really great group of people.  Our troop is also unusually drama free a mixed group of youth and adults. 

Having adventurous Scouts means that our youth work together to enjoy hard play together.  We love the outdoors and focus on the outdoor experience.  We advance not by forced classes, but by experiential learning in the backcountry.  It works, because our Scouts have fun developing outdoor, interpersonal and leadership skills by being a part of the Scouting experience. 

Our Adults are able to support High Adventure activities including Backpacking, Canoeing, Whitewater, Cycling, Shooting Sports, SCUBA, Climbing, Winter Sports and so much more.  We are not only trained in skills such as advanced wilderness medicine, winter camping, leave no trace, leadership and shooting sports, we teach these programs to others in our council.  We take safety seriously, like to have fun and we get along as a Scouting family should.  

Regarding advancement, we follow the BSA guidelines.  Nothing more; nothing less.  Our Adult Leaders don't get in the way of advancement and are available to help and mentor, as it should be. 

Basically, our Troop is All Fun and NO Drama.  

Consider Troop 60 if you are looking for the traditional Scouting Experience that focuses on Adventure and Fun.  Not sure what that looks like?  Come check us out. 

Other Reasons to Choose Troop 60

• Boy Led 

  • Baden Powell Method of age based patrols - 1st year, Experienced, Venture

  • Enhances true leadership, comradery and personal growth

  • Boy Led = FUN meetings and outings!

• High Adventure 

  • Rotating High Adventure Program – Hike, Bike, Canoe – 50-Miler award earned annually

• Leadership Training 

  • Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops for all youth leaders 

  • National Youth Leadership Training for older Scouts

• Experienced Adult Leaders/Mentors

  • Adult Eagle Scouts and parents of Troop 60 Eagle Scouts (some multi-Eagle families).

  • Wood Badge Trained

  • IOLS, Wilderness First Aid, Winter Camping, Leave No Trace and Shooting Sports Instructors

• Year Round Monthly Outings

  • Weather doesn’t stop us, it merely guides us where to go

  • Annual plan allows parents and scouts to schedule outings a year in advance

• Rotating Summer Camp

  • We attend Summer Camps all over the Northwest

  • Support our Council (Fire Mountain) every other year

  • We offer other options - National Jamboree, World Jamboree, other Jamborees in other countries

• JTE Gold 

  • 5 consecutive years

• We promote zero cost Scouting

  • Year round fundraising teaches Scouts to earn and save and provides the opportunity to 100% self-fund their Scouting.

• Annual Troop Competition 

  • Troop 60 Scoutmaster Challenge promotes fun competition and camaraderie

• Dedicated Advancement Program

  • Scout Led Advancement - Scouts Train Scouts

  • Scout Patrol Guide assigned to First Year Patrol 

  • Adult Leader assigned to First Year Patrol

  • Life to Eagle Coach and program with monthly meetings

  • Dedicated Advancement Chair

  • Council Advancement Chair in Troop 60

  • Multiple Merit Badge Counselors supporting many challenges Merit Badges

• Dedicated Medical Staff

  • Safety is our Number One focus

  • We have licensed Medical Providers on outings

  • Our Adult and Youth leadership instructs our Council's Wilderness First Aid program 

  • We have the most experienced Wilderness Medical Providers in the Council in Troop 60

• Realistic Training and Experiences 

  • Professional Medical Providers

  • Certified Leave No Trace Trainer

  • Military Trained Adult Leaders including a Green Beret 

  • Professionally trained Survival instructor

  • Certified Shooting Sports instructors 

  • Professional Forester

  • Very experienced Outdoorsman

  • Swift Water Rescuer

  • Assortment of Professionals and Hobbyists