Boy Scout Troop 608, Hamden--Four earn rank of Eagle

Boy Scout Troop 608 in Hamden proudly announces five Eagle Scouts from the 2013-2014 season. Eagle scouts have demonstrated significant leadership. Each Eagle scout has advanced through all the scout ranks, been active in the troop, earned at least 21 merit badges, provided planning and leadership for a service project and successfully completed a board of review. Troop 608 has two more scouts who are have completed their service project and are slated to earn their Eagle in the fall. Troop 608 is an active, scout-led troop that meets weekly and has monthly outings. Scouts plan all the activities and, with the help of dedicated scout leaders, gain valuable leadership, outdoor and overall life skills. The troop had a fantastic week in July at Camp Sequassen in New Hartford, CT and looks forward to the 2014-2015 season. They have already been backpacking in Vermont, whitewater rafting on the Deerfield River in MA, and went on a canoe trip. More activities planned for this year are: a Westpoint football game, a trip to a shooting range, a christmas tree sale, a ski trip and several camping trips to state parks and scout reservations. For those interested in learning more come to a meeting (Spring Glen Church Thursdays 7:30pm). New scouts are always welcome!