Scouts BSA Troop 4018
Real adventure, led by the Scouts themselves. Troop 4018 plans its own outings, elects its own youth leaders, and travels everywhere from local state forests to summer camp on a council reservation.
A youth-led troop, supported by adult mentors.
Scouts BSA is built on a simple idea: youth grow fastest when they're the ones doing the leading. In Troop 4018, the senior patrol leader and patrol leaders plan the calendar, run the meetings, and make the call on the trail. Adults stand behind them — coaching, supervising, and keeping things safe.
The result is a program where 11-year-olds learn to cook over a fire, 13-year-olds teach knots to younger Scouts, and 16-year-olds run weekend campouts. Along the way, Scouts work through ranks toward the most recognized achievement in American youth: Eagle Scout.
Six ranks. One Eagle.
Every Scout moves through the same ranks at their own pace. Each one stacks new outdoor skills, leadership, and service onto the last.
Scout
The joining rank. Learn the Scout Oath, Law, and basic skills.
Tenderfoot
First nights under canvas, knots, first aid, and fitness.
Second Class
Map & compass, swimming, and deeper outdoor skills.
First Class
Self-reliant in the outdoors. Cook, navigate, lead a patrol.
Star & Life
Service hours, merit badges, and positions of responsibility.
Eagle Scout
21 merit badges, a service project of your own design, and a lifelong distinction.
Twelve months. Many adventures.
Monthly Campouts
Weekend trips to state forests, council camps, and historic sites across upstate New York.
Summer Camp
A full week at a Twin Rivers Council reservation — merit badges, lake activities, and patrol cooking.
Camporees
Spring and fall events that bring dozens of troops together for skill competitions and games.
Service Projects
Volunteer work that strengthens our community — from trail maintenance to flag retirements.
Merit Badges
Over 130 subjects, from Backpacking and Wilderness Survival to Robotics and Citizenship.
High Adventure
Older Scouts can pursue trips like backpacking, canoeing, and Scouting America's national high-adventure bases.
Join Scouts BSA Troop 4018.
Whether you're crossing over from Cub Scouts or joining for the first time at 11 or older, the path begins on Scouting America's BeAScout portal. A leader from the troop will be in touch shortly after you reach out.