Building Real-World Confidence for Today's Youth
In an era of relentless digital noise, Troop 16 delivers tangible challenges, healthy outdoor habits, and character-building opportunities that prepare young people for life.
Scouts take the lead in planning meetings, orchestrating weekend campouts, and organizing community service. They learn self-reliance and group decision-making in a supportive, real-world setting.
Key Experience:
- Elected patrol leadership roles
- Public speaking & mentorship
- Goal setting through rank advancement
Trading screens for campfires and wilderness trails, our scouts gain authentic physical grit, weather wisdom, and essential outdoor skills across monthly hiking and camping expeditions.
Key Experience:
- Leave No Trace principles
- Wilderness survival & navigation
- High adventure bases & trek planning
From setting up patrol tents in the rain to celebrating Eagle Scout courts of honor, scouts forge unbreakable bonds grounded in shared integrity, kindness, and troop tradition.
Key Experience:
- Linked troops for boys and girls
- Local Livingston community service
- Multi-year teamwork & camaraderie
Interested in seeing Troop 16 in action?
Parents and prospective scouts are always welcome at our Wednesday troop meetings from 7:30 to 9:00 PM.
The Scout Oath & Scout Law
Every Troop 16 scout, boy or girl, learns these words and strives to live by them at meetings, on campouts and in the community.
The Scout 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.”
The Scout Law
A Scout is:
Tell the truth and keep promises.
Stand by your family, friends, troop and country.
Pitch in and lend a hand without being asked.
Be a friend to everyone, whatever their background.
Be polite and respect others.
Treat people and animals with care.
Follow the rules of family, school and troop.
Look for the bright side and do tasks with a smile.
Work hard, save, and use resources wisely.
Face fear and stand up for what is right.
Keep body and mind fit; leave places better than you found them.
Be faithful to your beliefs and respect those of others.
Parent & Scout Experiences
Hear directly from Livingston parents, active scouts, and alumni about how Troop 16 builds confidence, resilience, and lifelong character.
100% Scout-Led
Youth organize patrol agendas, choose camping destinations, and manage troop gear under seasoned adult supervision.
Proven Advancement Track
Structured advancement milestones with rank coaching, merit badge counselors, and clear pathways to Eagle Rank.
Welcoming Community
A warm, inclusive atmosphere welcoming both boys and girls across all Livingston families.
"When our son joined Troop 16 in 6th grade, he was reserved and hesitant around new challenges. Through weekend campouts, cooking with his patrol, and leading younger scouts as a Senior Patrol Leader, he grew into an organized, confident young man who recently completed his Eagle project for Livingston town parks."
Karen M.
Parent of Eagle Scout
"Being part of Troop 16 gave me practical wilderness skills and the confidence to speak up in group settings. Planning our own high-adventure treks and learning how to lead patrol meetings taught me more about real-world teamwork and problem-solving than any classroom ever could."
Maya S.
Patrol Leader & Life Scout
"The adult leaders Strike the right balance: they ensure absolute safety and guidance while letting the scouts truly run the program. Watching my daughter learn to pack her gear, navigate trails, and mentor new recruits has been one of the most rewarding parts of our family's time in Livingston."
David R.
Parent & Committee Volunteer
"The friendships forged around a campfire in the rain at Camp Turrell or on winter snowshoeing trips are lifelong. Troop 16 showed me how to break massive goals down into achievable merit badges, a habit that continues to guide my college studies and career."
Ethan C.
Eagle Scout Alum ('21)
Ready to Experience Scouting Firsthand?
We welcome prospective scouts (grades 5–12) and their parents to visit our Wednesday troop meetings, meet youth patrol leaders, and learn how to get started.