Scouting America 

Troop 4030 of Rexford

Supporting youth in a fun, enriching environment to learn and embody the values of the Scout Oath and Law, to grow with leadership and citizenship skills, and to develop into conscientious adults with an appreciation for service to their community

Troop 30 Meeting Schedule

Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:45-8:15, when school is in session

Location: Amity Reformed Church, 335 Riverview Rd in Rexford, NY.

Eligibility: Family Troop (Boys and Girls), Age 11-17 (or have earned the Arrow of Light Award in Cub Scouts or completed fifth grade)

Our Troop’s Emphasis

Character and Leadership development * Service to Community * Outdoor Adventures * Inclusive and Welcoming to Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities 

Our Troop’s Leaders

The Scouting America method focuses on youth-led troops, with elected Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader guiding others in the youth leadership team.

The troop has support from many adult leaders, including current Scoutmaster Joe Prusinski.

Activity Offerings From a Typical Year

Hikes and Day Trips - Hiking at Vischer Ferry Park and Preserve, Thatcher Park, or Rotary Scout Reservation; winter Klondike Derby at Camp Wakpominee

Weekend Campouts - Taconic State Park, Lawson’s Lake, Council Fall and Spring Camporees

Merit Badge Events - USS Slater, FASNY Museum of Firefighting, Merit Badge College

Service Projects - 9/11 Ceremony in Halfmoon, Amity Reformed Church cemetery support, roadside clean-up, food drives, Wreaths Across America at Saratoga National Cemetery

Fundraising - Pancake Breakfast, troop bottle drives, individual pie or popcorn sales

Formal and Informal Fun Activities - Winter and spring Courts of Honor, laser tag, pumpkin carving, gingerbread house decorating

Summer Camp or NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) - Rotary Scout Reservation or Camp Wakpominee

Costs

We welcome any interested youth to come visit and try out our troop by attending our meetings or local activities. For insurance reasons, certain council activities and overnight stays are only available to registered Scouts. 

We support our families with a few fundraisers in the year where Scouts can earn funds towards their individual costs.

Scouting America registration - $142 annually ($85 national, $57 council)

Troop 4030 dues - $0 to $60 annually (variable dependent on troop fundraising)

Uniform - Class A - $120 full uniform, from the ScoutShop (approx. every 2-3 yrs, depending on growth spurts - smaller used sizes may be available in troop supplies)

Uniform - Class B - $10 t-shirts, typically 1-2 a year (new scouts are gifted a shirt from the troop)

Troop Campouts, Council Camporees - typically $15-$30 per event, splitting food and reservation costs among attendees. Anticipate 4-8 per year, though scouts often do not attend all due to scheduling.

Equipment - The troop maintains a trailer with much needed equipment and supplies. Useful personal items include sturdy sneakers/boots, camp chair, day backpack, mess kit, reusable water bottle, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, rain gear, headlamp.

Summer Camp - Optional participation in 7 day/6 night overnight camp. Troop usually sends a group to a nearby Twin Rivers council camp at Rotary or Wakpominee for $600 weekly cost. Other camps in the region may also be considered.

High Adventure activities - older scouts (13+) may pursue optional opportunities for high adventure activities that have additional cost and may fundraise specifically to support those endeavors. These could include attending a Scouting America high adventure base or participating in a local/regional high adventure activity such as a canoe trek.

How to Join?

• Contact our adult troop leaders (below) with any questions

• Come visit our troop at a weekly meeting or event

• Start formal registration via BeAScout.Scouting.Org