Troop 199, Fremont, CA

ABOUT US

Troop 199 was formed in May 1984 . In 2017, when the troop strength increased to around 100 scouts, the troop was split. The new troop, after the split, consists of 37 Scouts and growing.

We are Chartered by "Cabana Club".

We meet every Wednesdays and plan one or more activities (camping, hiking, etc) every month.

TROOP MISSION STATEMENT

Troop 199 will be the best sub-40 boy Troop in the Golden Gate Area Council. We will accomplish this by following the Scout Oath and Law and through a vigorous outdoor program including hiking, camping, backpacking and aquatics. We will strive to have a Scout-run and organized Troop. This will be coupled with active, high-level participation of the Scouts and leaders, aided by an interested and involved group of parents.





LOCATION

Troop 199 meets Wednesdays from 7:10pm to 8:30pm at Warm Springs Elementary School, Fremont, CA

Troop 199 is a "medium" - "high" adventure activity troop with a lot of focus on service oriented activities and projects. We help out in the Annual National Scouting for Food program, Assist in Christmas Gift distribution for needy families and work closely with Good Will organization on fundraising events.

Boy Scouts Oath

On my honor, I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times;

To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.

Boy Scouts Law

A Scout is:

  • Trustworthy,

  • Loyal,

  • Helpful,

  • Friendly,

  • Courteous,

  • Kind,

  • Obedient,

  • Cheerful,

  • Thrifty,

  • Brave,

  • Clean,

  • and Reverent.

Boy Scouts Motto

Be Prepared!

Boys Scouts Slogan

Do a Good Turn Daily!

Camping & Hiking:

  • Angel Island

  • New Brighton

  • Sunset Beaches

  • Mt. Diablo

  • Mt. Tamalpias

  • Mt. St. Helena

  • The Pinnacles

  • Mission Peak

Summer Camps:

  • Wente summer camping

  • High Sierras summer camping

  • Camp Royaneh summer camping

High Adventure Activities:

  • Ski/Snowboard trips

  • Rappelling (Moaning Caverns)

  • Ziplining (Moarning Caverns)

  • White water rafting

  • Philmont High Adventure trekking

  • Florida Seabase

  • Grand Canyon trekking

  • 54 mile Mt. Whitney Trek

Troop 199 is part of the Mission Peak District of the Golden Gate Area Council of Boy Scouts of America. For information on the Council, you can visit: https://ggacbsa.org/. For information about Boy Scouts in general, please visit www.scouting.org. A useful sites on advancement can be found at: www.meritbadge.org. For other scouting related websites, go to www.usscouts.org.