Scouts of America Troop 344/9344 | Pemberville, Ohio
The Troops goals can best be summed up by a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt, "We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future." Feel free to join us as we help develop skills in our Scouts that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Troop meetings are Tuesday evenings from 7:00pm - 8:30pm during the school year on the second floor of the old Pemberville Elementary School in Pemberville, Ohio. Enter through the back door. We have no regularly scheduled meetings during the summer. Click here to obtain a map and directions to our meeting location. You can contact our Troop Leaders at troop344leaders@gmail.com.
BSA Troop 344 and 9344 are sponsored by the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Pemberville, Ohio and are part of the Wood District in the Erie Shores Council. Our Troops emphasize a wide range of activities that appeal to both younger and older Scouts. If you're looking for a Troop to join, or just want more information about Scouting, we have a page just for you.
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Recent Updates:
Mar 2: Added a Merit Badge PowerPoint
presentation to the Meeting
Activities page under the Leader
Resources tab above.
Feb 3: Added A Parents' Guide to
Internet Safety for Kids to the
Newsroom.
Nov 18: Added a Smartphone Adventure
Photography presentation to the
Newsroom below and the Meeting
Activities page under the Leader
Resources tab above.
Nov 18: Added a Hammock Camping
presentation to the Newsroom
below and the Meeting Activities
page under the Leader Resources
tab above.
Nov 10: Check out the Newsroom below
for How to Plan Your Own High
Adventure and Backpacking
Meals Made Simple.
Note: Calendar additions and other minor updates and corrections occur frequently and are not listed above.
Mar 2: Added a Merit Badge PowerPoint
presentation to the Meeting
Activities page under the Leader
Resources tab above.
Feb 3: Added A Parents' Guide to
Internet Safety for Kids to the
Newsroom.
Nov 18: Added a Smartphone Adventure
Photography presentation to the
Newsroom below and the Meeting
Activities page under the Leader
Resources tab above.
Nov 18: Added a Hammock Camping
presentation to the Newsroom
below and the Meeting Activities
page under the Leader Resources
tab above.
Nov 10: Check out the Newsroom below
for How to Plan Your Own High
Adventure and Backpacking
Meals Made Simple.
Note: Calendar additions and other minor updates and corrections occur frequently and are not listed above.
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Welcome to the Home Page of Troop 344 and 9344!
Troops 344 and 9344 are linked troops, one for boys and one for girls. We share a chartered organization and some of the troop committee.
Troops 344 and 9344 developed and maintains this website in order to:
* Keep our Scouts and Scouting families informed.
* Share our adventures and knowledge with family, friends and the Scouting community.
* To help bring in new Scouts to our Troops.
* Let our community know about our Troops, their activities, and objectives.
* Encourage community support for our Troops and projects. Scouting has much to offer
our community's youth. Our Troops give back to the community by developing more
responsible citizens and through numerous service projects.
Troops 344 and 9344 are linked troops, one for boys and one for girls. We share a chartered organization and some of the troop committee.
Troops 344 and 9344 developed and maintains this website in order to:
* Keep our Scouts and Scouting families informed.
* Share our adventures and knowledge with family, friends and the Scouting community.
* To help bring in new Scouts to our Troops.
* Let our community know about our Troops, their activities, and objectives.
* Encourage community support for our Troops and projects. Scouting has much to offer
our community's youth. Our Troops give back to the community by developing more
responsible citizens and through numerous service projects.
Message from Scoutmasters John Gibson & Doug Ruck
The Newsroom
Duct Tape
Posted: October 26, 2014 - Duct tape is like The Force: There's a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together. Check out this great article from Popular Mechanics that shows some inventive and handy ways duct tape can come to your rescue -- both in the wild and at home! For more tips, check out the Five Unusual Things to Make with Duct Tape.
Posted: October 26, 2014 - Duct tape is like The Force: There's a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together. Check out this great article from Popular Mechanics that shows some inventive and handy ways duct tape can come to your rescue -- both in the wild and at home! For more tips, check out the Five Unusual Things to Make with Duct Tape.
Troop 344 Fundraiser:
Posted: March 13, 2016 - You can support Pemberville Boy Scout Troop 344 by simply shopping at Buckeye Falls Natural Spring Water! Refill your 20# propane tank (just $15.00!) and Buckeye Falls will donate $2 to our troop! Have a Keurig? They stock over 120 K-cups! Buy a 24 pack and they will donate $1.00! Try their superior water! They will donate $.25 per case or 5-gallon jug! Their is no limit per customer. Prices are subject to change. The Troop Voucher must be presented with purchase to ensure the troop receives the benefits.
Posted: March 13, 2016 - You can support Pemberville Boy Scout Troop 344 by simply shopping at Buckeye Falls Natural Spring Water! Refill your 20# propane tank (just $15.00!) and Buckeye Falls will donate $2 to our troop! Have a Keurig? They stock over 120 K-cups! Buy a 24 pack and they will donate $1.00! Try their superior water! They will donate $.25 per case or 5-gallon jug! Their is no limit per customer. Prices are subject to change. The Troop Voucher must be presented with purchase to ensure the troop receives the benefits.
Smartphone Adventure Photography:
Posted: November 21, 2021 - Most people are walking around with a smartphone in their pocket. These powerful and compact devices come in handy in a number of ways in the wild, from letting you check your location on a topo map to identifying stars in the night sky. And, of course, you can use them to snap high-quality photos of your journey. Taking a photo with a phone is quick and intuitive: You open the camera app, point and tap. But, when you swipe through your pics from your last big adventure, you might wish more of them were worthy of sharing or being hung up on your wall. Click on the following link to download Smartphone Adventure Photography PowerPoint or PDF to learn how to take better outdoor photos on your phone.
Posted: November 21, 2021 - Most people are walking around with a smartphone in their pocket. These powerful and compact devices come in handy in a number of ways in the wild, from letting you check your location on a topo map to identifying stars in the night sky. And, of course, you can use them to snap high-quality photos of your journey. Taking a photo with a phone is quick and intuitive: You open the camera app, point and tap. But, when you swipe through your pics from your last big adventure, you might wish more of them were worthy of sharing or being hung up on your wall. Click on the following link to download Smartphone Adventure Photography PowerPoint or PDF to learn how to take better outdoor photos on your phone.
AnyPlaceAmerica:
Posted: Nov 14, 2021 - AnyPlaceAmerica.com offers over 1 million free topographic maps for points of interest in the United States. Hikers and campers can search for nearby water, land and man made points of interests to explore. Anyone can also search these points of interest by name or geo-location in addition to viewing images and maps. You can check it out here: www.AnyPlaceAmerica.com
Posted: Nov 14, 2021 - AnyPlaceAmerica.com offers over 1 million free topographic maps for points of interest in the United States. Hikers and campers can search for nearby water, land and man made points of interests to explore. Anyone can also search these points of interest by name or geo-location in addition to viewing images and maps. You can check it out here: www.AnyPlaceAmerica.com
Troop 344 Dutch Oven Cookbook:
Posted: October 25, 2021 - Check out and download the latest Troop 344/9344 Dutch Oven Cookbook V7.1. It includes a major upgrade with over 75 new recipes and a few corrections.
Posted: October 25, 2021 - Check out and download the latest Troop 344/9344 Dutch Oven Cookbook V7.1. It includes a major upgrade with over 75 new recipes and a few corrections.
New Scout Information:
Posted: March 8, 2020 - Welcome to scouting and your interest in Troop 344/9344. We hope that you will join us for your
scouting experience. Please check out the New Scout Parent Newsletter and the New Scout Information page for a wealth of information about our Troop. To officially begin your scouting adventure with us, you will need to complete the following items:
Complete the Troop Online Registration
Complete a BSA application and pay BSA dues.
Start attending weekly meetings.
Posted: March 8, 2020 - Welcome to scouting and your interest in Troop 344/9344. We hope that you will join us for your
scouting experience. Please check out the New Scout Parent Newsletter and the New Scout Information page for a wealth of information about our Troop. To officially begin your scouting adventure with us, you will need to complete the following items:
Complete the Troop Online Registration
Complete a BSA application and pay BSA dues.
Start attending weekly meetings.
Merit Badge PowerPoint Presentations:
Posted: March 2, 2022 - Extensive merit badge help for Troop Leaders has been added to the Meeting Activities page under the Leader Resources tab above. We now have 57 merit badge PowerPoint presentations ready for unit leaders or merit badge counselors to use with their Scouts. The latest is the Forestry Merit Badge. Clicking on the link in this update will take you directly to the page. Check back often as we anticipate that more will be added in the future.
Posted: March 2, 2022 - Extensive merit badge help for Troop Leaders has been added to the Meeting Activities page under the Leader Resources tab above. We now have 57 merit badge PowerPoint presentations ready for unit leaders or merit badge counselors to use with their Scouts. The latest is the Forestry Merit Badge. Clicking on the link in this update will take you directly to the page. Check back often as we anticipate that more will be added in the future.
Planning Your Own High Adventure PowerPoint Presentation:
Posted: November 10, 2021 - BSA National High Adventure Bases provide amazing experiences at a price. Part of this price is paying someone to do the planning and logistics for the trip. Planning your own High adventure can provide many benefits, including substantial cost savings. Click on the following link to download the Planning Your Own High Adventure PowerPoint or PDF to learn how easy it can be. The High Adventure Trips tab above will show you several examples of Troop planned high adventure trips.
Posted: November 10, 2021 - BSA National High Adventure Bases provide amazing experiences at a price. Part of this price is paying someone to do the planning and logistics for the trip. Planning your own High adventure can provide many benefits, including substantial cost savings. Click on the following link to download the Planning Your Own High Adventure PowerPoint or PDF to learn how easy it can be. The High Adventure Trips tab above will show you several examples of Troop planned high adventure trips.
Backpacking Meals Made Simple PowerPoint Presentation:
Posted: November 10, 2021 - You can eat delicious meals in the backcountry without too much effort and can usually do it in ONE PAN! Making your own backpacking meals is a great option compared to buying expensive freeze-dried or dehydrated meals. Download the Backpacking Meals Made Simple PowerPoint or PDF for ideas on how to do this.
Posted: November 10, 2021 - You can eat delicious meals in the backcountry without too much effort and can usually do it in ONE PAN! Making your own backpacking meals is a great option compared to buying expensive freeze-dried or dehydrated meals. Download the Backpacking Meals Made Simple PowerPoint or PDF for ideas on how to do this.
Hammock Camping PowerPoint Presentation:
Posted: November 18, 2021 - For years, campers and backpackers defaulted to the tent as their overnight shelter. The humble hammock, though, is an alluring alternative-and an increasingly popular one. If you’ve enjoyed relaxing in a hammock, then it might be time to give camping in one a try. Hammock camping simply means you're swapping out your typical tent in favor of a hammock and a few helpful accessories where you can comfortably sleep outdoors overnight. Many backpackers enjoy camping with hammocks because they are so lightweight and take up little space in a pack. Hammock campers also are spared the discomfort of sleeping on sloped or rocky ground. A couple of sturdy trees are all you need. Click on the following link to download Hammock Camping PowerPoint or PDF to learn how easy it can be.
Posted: November 18, 2021 - For years, campers and backpackers defaulted to the tent as their overnight shelter. The humble hammock, though, is an alluring alternative-and an increasingly popular one. If you’ve enjoyed relaxing in a hammock, then it might be time to give camping in one a try. Hammock camping simply means you're swapping out your typical tent in favor of a hammock and a few helpful accessories where you can comfortably sleep outdoors overnight. Many backpackers enjoy camping with hammocks because they are so lightweight and take up little space in a pack. Hammock campers also are spared the discomfort of sleeping on sloped or rocky ground. A couple of sturdy trees are all you need. Click on the following link to download Hammock Camping PowerPoint or PDF to learn how easy it can be.
A Parents' Guide to Internet Safety for Kids:
Posted: February 3, 2022 - As a resource, the internet is a wonderful place for children to learn, explore ideas, and express themselves creatively. The internet is also key in a child’s social development, helping to strengthen communication skills, for example when playing games or chatting with friends.
However, parents should be aware that all these activities often come with risks. Kids online can be exposed to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and even predators.
While keeping an eye on what your children see and do online helps protect them against these risks, it’s not easy monitoring your kids without feeling like you’re invading their privacy. Just asking what websites they visit may give the impression that you don’t trust your child.
The key to combatting any big risk is education. It’s important for you and your children to be aware of the dangers, how to protect against them, and how to identify the warning signs. A Parents' Guide to Internet Safety for Kids is an excellent web resource to help both you and your kids understand how to navigate the internet safely.
Posted: February 3, 2022 - As a resource, the internet is a wonderful place for children to learn, explore ideas, and express themselves creatively. The internet is also key in a child’s social development, helping to strengthen communication skills, for example when playing games or chatting with friends.
However, parents should be aware that all these activities often come with risks. Kids online can be exposed to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and even predators.
While keeping an eye on what your children see and do online helps protect them against these risks, it’s not easy monitoring your kids without feeling like you’re invading their privacy. Just asking what websites they visit may give the impression that you don’t trust your child.
The key to combatting any big risk is education. It’s important for you and your children to be aware of the dangers, how to protect against them, and how to identify the warning signs. A Parents' Guide to Internet Safety for Kids is an excellent web resource to help both you and your kids understand how to navigate the internet safely.
Backpacking Recipe Book Upgrade:
Posted: April 3, 2022 - Troop 344/9344's Backpacking Recipe Book has received an upgrade with additional recipes, and several corrections. Check out these latest recipe additions as well as the additional helpful tips and hints.
Posted: April 3, 2022 - Troop 344/9344's Backpacking Recipe Book has received an upgrade with additional recipes, and several corrections. Check out these latest recipe additions as well as the additional helpful tips and hints.