Troop 7 was formed and first chartered by the Christian Fellowship Ministries, Inc. in 1982. The troop is very focused on developing leadership skills in our youth membership by following BSA's emphasis on youth run troops. Nearly all aspect of troop operations are planned and directed by youth leaders. Along with our weekly troop meeting, the troop plans regular outdoor activities.
- Regular council and troop camping and hiking weekends
- Rip Van Winkle Council Scout Show
- A week long residence summer camp at the council owned camp
- Annual Saranac leader's invitational canoe trip
- Heritage trips approximately every two years to historic and educational (and FUN!) sites such as the cities of Philadelphia, Boston, New York City, Washington DC, and Gettysburgh, PA.
- Philmont Scout Ranch treks in Cimarron, New Mexico
Troop 7 takes great pride in the success rate of our Scouts in earning Boy Scouting's ultimate rank, Eagle. Please visit the Troop 7 Eagle Honor Roll to see those of our membership who have attained this esteemed rank. Troop 7 is a full uniformed troop. With a few noted exceptions, Scouts in our troop are expected to show their Scout spirit and support for Scouting ideals by presenting themselves in a full Scout uniform. Troop 7 maintains a short reference guide which details the unit's expectations of members and a troop handbook which describes details about Troop 7 and BSA. Want to learn more or interested in joining? We would love to share more information about our troop and have you come visit us.