Boy Scout Troop 279

Scouts BSA Troops 279 (boys) and 7279 (girls) operate in SW Etna, Ohio, serving youth ages 11-17 through traditional scouting programs.

128+ Eagle Scouts earned — 77 scouts earned Eagle in the past 27 years under current Scoutmaster leadership alone

• •Merit badge advancement programs
• •Outdoor camping and wilderness skills
• •Leadership development through youth positions
• •Campouts and field activities
• •Progression-based ranking system (Scout → Eagle)

Focus on earned advancement—scouts progress through ranks and merit badges at their own pace. Adult leadership includes trained volunteers in multiple positions. Separate troops for boys and girls, with co-ed Venturing options for older youth.

Prospective scouts and adult volunteers can register through the troop website. Regular meetings, monthly campouts, and seasonal activities throughout the year.