Members of Troop 223 Girls attended a Community Council meeting on October 10.
One of the most exciting adventure opportunities for 5th and 6th grade girls is participating in Boy Scouts through Troop 223 Girls. Those young women, not only camp, hike and learn first aid, they work to earn the Eagle Scout Distinction. A parent information session will be held at St. Matthew’s Parish at 1031 Bienveneda Avenue from 7 to 8 p.m. on October 21 and again at the same time on November 18.
Scouts offer girls the chance to explore the outdoors, learn cooking, survival skills and learn leadership skills. Community service is emphasized and required to become an Eagle Scout. It provides young women a chance to stand out, because only 2.5% of Eagle Scouts are women.
CNN reported in March 2021 that “Boy Scouts of America (BSA) held an inauguration ceremony for the women who reached this prestigious rank on February 8, the organization’s 111th anniversary.”
Girls had only been allowed in the organization in 2019, and by 2021, 1,000 girls had earned the prestigious rank.
A candidate has to earn 21 merit badges varying in subject from first aid to business, assume leadership roles and execute a large community service project. All of this has to be done before turning 18.
In the article one girl said, “Every girl and boy who would use Eagle Scout worked hard for it. There is no difference, except for when we got to be able to do it.”
Locally Troop 223g members attended the last Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, and a week later, attended the Palisades Park Advisory Board meeting. The young women participated in the later meeting and often suggestions for a proposed playground.
To learn more, click here or email: Troop223g.newscouts@gmail.com