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Welcome to the homepage of one of the best and most exciting Scouts BSA Troops you will ever see!

What makes us special?

It's simple! Troop 150 fosters an environment for boys to have fun, learn leadership, and develop skills and hobbies that will last a lifetime. Because of this we have continued to grow, averaging about 40 Scouts from the Somerset Hills area.

Since the 1950s Troop 150 has welcomed boys ages 11 through 18, of various backgrounds and abilities and provided them with the opportunity to learn about themselves and acquire skills which can be used throughout their lives.

Our Troop is a boy planned and boy lead troop.

Of course adult leaders are overseeing the planning and execution of the program, but they maintain an advisory role. Adult supervision is to ensure health and safety are maintained at all times during activities and meetings. The annual calendar and the day to day activities are completely planned and run by the boys.

Each patrol elects a new Patrol Leader in every September. The annual Patrol Leader elections give scouts a chance to experience this key leadership position thoroughly. A new Senior Patrol Leader is announced at our September meeting. The rest of the senior staff (ASPLs and Quartermaster) is also announced at this time. In addition, we also conduct Order of the Arrow elections for eligible scouts. After election the previous Scout to hold that position guides them for their first month of their position. 

Troop 150 utilizes older, more experienced scouts as Instructors and Troop Guides to guide patrols during Troop Outings. We also utilize instructors to teach other programs such as Youth Leadership and Leave No Trace.

We also conduct a First Class Emphasis (FCE) program, which is designed for Scouts to acquire the skills and knowledge required to attain the various ranks on their way to First Class. The FCE meetings scheduled once a month, one Monday at 6:30 to 7:30PM (before a Troop meeting) and occasionally a Sunday afternoon. The dates and times are posted on the Troop Calendar.

Parental involvement is one of the keys to the success of any Scouting program. When adults become involved in producing a program for their own boys, a strong Scout Troop is the result. There is a capable group of uniformed adults (Assistant Scoutmasters) providing support for each of the senior scout staff responsible for running the troop. We also have a Troop Committee of non-uniformed adults who have volunteered to help to manage the program.

Scouting is designed to provide experiences that will prepare young men for their future. The Troop 150 program provides our youth with an opportunity to try new things in a secure environment which increases their knowledge and self-confidence. It also encourages them to use their resourcefulness to identify needs in their community by providing service to others. Here at Troop 150, our Scouts gain life skills, knowledge, and confidence that will help them meet any challenge they may face.

If you would like to join our Troop, or have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact me at Scoutmaster@Troop150Bville.org.

This site is maintained by volunteer Scouts. Although it contains useful information on local Scouting programs, it is not an official Scouts BSA web site. The information provided here has not been approved by the Patriots’ Path Council or Scouts BSA.

Volunteers Needed, 7/26

Posted on Jul 3 2025 - 8:49pm

Volunteers Needed - for both School & Scout Community Service Hours 

Saturday July 26th - 107 Elm Street - Branchburg NJ - The Fireman's Meadow 

Rhys Donahue's Eagle Project

Posted on Jun 10 2025 - 3:17pm
I will be hosting an Eagle Scout project work session this Saturday from 2-4 pm at the Basking Ridge Environmental Education Center. Snacks and drinks will be provided. If you do plan to attend, please print out and complete the waivers attached below.

Update!!!! Troop 150 Beach Jam

Posted on Jun 6 2025 - 3:10am

We have been closely monitoring the weather for this weekend. Aaron Duff and Courtney Sikes are the only adults and drivers for this weekend with 7 scouts attending (several have pulled out of the event and will transfer tickets to next year). Due to the high risk of thunderstorms tonight and the requirement to evacuate the beach immediately if storms arrive, we have made a decision to leave tomorrow, Saturday, May 31 at 8 AM sharp!!! Meet at BHS no later than 7:45 AM tomorrow morning. We will camp overnight on Saturday as planned.

PLC Meeting

Posted on Jun 3 2025 - 7:37am

Dear PLC,

 
Our first PLC meeting to plan the year will be held this Sunday, June 8th at 3 P.M. at the Church. Please let me know if you can make it or not. I am also asking everybody to come with a few ideas for outings or meetings.

End of the Year Court of Awards and Family Picnic, 6/2

Posted on May 30 2025 - 2:56am

Join us Monday, June 2nd 6:30 to 8:30 PM for our End of the Year Court of Awards & Family Picnic. Graciously hosted by The Stroup Family (11 Knollwood Dr. Mendham NJ). Please bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket to sit on.  

Beach Jam Update, 5/30

Posted on May 30 2025 - 2:54am

It looks like we’re going to get rain for part of the time while so please come prepared. Bring a raincoat and a couple of changes of clothes packed in plastic bags.  I will check the weather one more time at noon Friday before we leave.  There is a chance we may pivot and just go for the day on Saturday if the forecast gets worse.  If I do not send out another email, we are leaving as planned. If you decide to back out, please let me know.  

Departure is Friday May 30th @ 3:45 PM (3:30arrival BHS parking lot) - Shore season is here, so an early start on the road is crucial. 

Travel is class B - no uniforms needed. Bagged Friday dinner or money for boardwalk food.

Meals Provided: Saturday Breakfast/Dinner & Sunday BreakfastSaturday lunch is boardwalk food (money needed). Please bring two refillable 1 L water bottles.

Ocean swimming past your ankles is prohibited but the water parks are accessible. Be sure to bring your swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, & Saturday lunch money along with your typical weekend getaway supplies.

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