Troop 330

We may meet at various locations for our regular troop meetings, but most typically we are at Chanhassen Elementary school. Meetings are held most Tuesday nights during the school year from 7:00pm to 8:15pm.

• Troop 3330 (boys)  has been in continuous service since 1947! Troop 5330 (girls) was the first troop chartered in 2019 for District M.

• Troop 330 is chartered and sponsored by American Legion Post 580 in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

• We are the perfect-sized Troop for scout to learn and thrive in at about 30 – 50 boys on the roster. The girls are smaller as a new troop, scouts can join at any time.

• We actively seek opportunities for all Scouts to earn advancement. It is up to the Scout to do the work but ample opportunities are provided.

• Over the last ten years Troop 3330 has proudly averaged 4 boys per year earning the rank of Eagle Scout.

• Troop 330 offers over 10 overnight events every year, including a week at Summer Camp. Typically there is an activity every month, plus weekly troop meetings. The Patrol Leaders Council is held the first Tuesday of each month.

• We traditionally camp a minimum of 4 major camps per year (Spring Summer, Winter and Fall). In addition we attend many district and council camps and events. We try to camp every month but December — we all need the breather during the holidays.

• Typical activities included: Camping, Whitewater Rafting, Canoeing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Community Events, Bowling, Sporting Events, Climbing, Swimming, Golf, Archery and Shooting Sports.

• We have a long history of offering at least one high-adventure National Boy Scout camp each year. In 2019, we went to Philmont Scout Camp in New Mexico and hiked over 88 miles!  In 2018 we went to Northern Tier/Boundary Waters, 2017 we sent two crews to Sea Base in Florida.  In 2016 we attended Philmont.  As a youth led troop, the youth leadership determines the rotation of which camps to attend and they continue to offer these great opportunities for our troop.  As an aside, in 2010 we also sent a few of our scouts to the National Scout Jamboree held in Virginia.

• Troop meetings are held most Tuesday nights from 7pm to 8:15pm during the school year. We follow the District 112 School Calendar. During our regular troop meetings we work on achievements, merit badges, Scout skills and rank advancement – We have fun while we work and learn.  Meetings are typically held at Chanhassen Elementary School.

• The first Tuesday of every month is our PLC Meeting where the designated Boy Scout Leaders and the Scoutmaster plan troop activities and discuss leadership.  PLC meetings are typically held at the Chanhassen Library.

• Boards of Review, Scoutmaster Conferences and Courts of Honor are all held on a regularly scheduled basis to allow boys the opportunity for rank advancement. A Scout may ask for a Scoutmaster Conference or a Board of review at any time. Arranging the appropriate time to ask and making sure it is done is the responsibility of the Scout.

• We hold three Court of Honor ceremonies a year to allow Scouts the opportunity to accomplish advancement and be recognized for their efforts. The Scouts are in charge of the Court of Honor meeting.

• Troop 330 maintains Merit Badge counselors for all the Eagle Required merit badges and many optional badges. We generally provide the opportunity for Scouts to earn 6 to 8 merit badges per year. A Scout can earn as many merit badges as he wants. Many more are available if a Scout attends Summer Camp and has the self reliance to make it happen for himself.

• The Scouts have the opportunity to pay for their entire scouting adventure by doing fundraising. They sell wreaths in the fall. It is pretty easy for a Scout to fund his own way through Scouts BSA if she or he wants or needs too. When a Scout joins, they are asked to buy their own uniform, patches and handbook. The troop position patches are provided by the troop.

• Our community service activities include various service projects along with our Adopt-A-Road Program. The Troop provides the boys multiple opportunities to earn service hours towards rank advancement and Scouts are encouraged to find their own ways to serve in our community. We work with local charitable organizations. Individual Eagle Projects are community service driven.

• Training is available for both Scouts and Adult Leaders. Various costs are associated with training and in most cases is paid for by the troop.  All of our troop leadership is fully trained and meet the requirements of Youth Protection training as well.

• Communications: The Troop has shifted most of its communications to a private application, TeamSnap.  TeamSnap has roster management, calendaring, event sign ups, and even direct email communication options.  It is a great tool for busy scout families.  You must be invited to participate and it is managed by our Scoutmaster.  While we also offer this troop website, which allows us a location to maintain troop information, our primary communication for activities is TeamSnap.

• Troop Committee meetings: occur monthly after the monthly  PLC meetings (typically the Sunday following a PLC meeting).  Please refer to Teamsnap for the PLC meeting schedule.  For specific locations and times contact the committee chairman directly, his contact information is found in TeamSnap.  Any parent is welcome to attend the Troop Committee meetings, they are open to all adults in our scout families.

• Discipline Policy: All Scouts and Adults must adhere to the Scout Oath and Law at all times. When a situation happens where Boys do not follow the rules, they may be asked to leave a meeting or an event. If a discipline problem continues they may be suspended or expelled for continued disruptive behavior. This has never happened and we hope it never does. This is at the discretion of the Scoutmaster. Adults with issues are asked to discuss their problems in a calm and rational manner among adults. If an adult problem continues and the adult can’t work things out they may be suspended or expelled for continued disruptive behavior. This has never happened and we hope it never does. Appeals by boys and adults may be made to the Troop Committee for consideration of reinstatement. Troop 330 has a written discipline policy that was developed by the Scouts and the troop committee.

• Troop 330 is a no drama, no bullying, no electronics, no cussing, no fighting, no drugs, no alcohol, no laziness, no disrespectful attitudes and we have zero tolerance for negativity. All members of Troop 330 are expected to work together with each other to learn and grow as a person.

• Attendance: All Scouts are expected to participate frequently. If you do not show up to meetings you will not usually know what is going on. We understand other things are important, too. Scouts are not penalized for having other interests. That’s why if you are in sports or band you can miss troop meetings and events to attend. Just remember, we believe that your participation as a Scout in Troop 330 is just as important as your participation in football, hockey, baseball and band. It is up to the Scout to manage his time when participating in multiple after school activities. Millions of Scouts have managed to juggle Scouting and sports.

• Scouts lead Troop 330. The scouts run the meetings, plan the activities and make major decisions. The Scouts are guided by experienced adult leaders who volunteer their time to ensure the boys and girls are safe and learning in a good environment. Safety is always our priority.

*All information contained on this page is subject to change and is for informational purposes only.