Troop 53, BSA of Fords to celebrate 75th Anniverary

Troop 53, Boy Scouts of America, of Fords, NJ will be celebrating its 75th Anniversay on April 14, 2018.

The Troop was chartered to Our Lady of Peace Church in Fords on April 14, 1943 and has been part of the

Parish and community since. Hundreds of young men have passed through the Troop over that time with

101 achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest award for Scouts. Only six percent of all youth who enter

Boy Scouts attain Eagle. Many of these Scouts have gone on to be outstanding members of their communities

as lawyers, doctors, educators, engineers, scientists and many other careers.

The Scout program has evolved over the years to reflect the changes that have taken place in our communities

and nation. It has always focused on outdoor skills to develop leadership, teamwork and citizenship. Merit

Badges related to woods craft have expanded to include modern technologies including computers and STEM.

Through its many changes, the core has always been duty to God, country and service to others.

Any and all alumni are invited to attend the celebration on April 14, 2018 at Our Lady of Peace Church.

More information can be found through troop53fordsnj@gmail.com.