Scouts BSA Troops 627 & 1627
About Scouting America
Scouting America (formery Scouts BSA) is a youth organization for both boys and girls focused on character development, leadership development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. This program is youth-led with adult guidance. All boys and girls are eligible to join once they have completed 5th grade or earned the Arrow of Light in Cub Scouts.
About Our Troops
Troops 627 (for boys) and 1627 (for girls) are linked Scouts BSA troops in East Peoria, IL, We are chartered by the W.D Boyce Council, and are in the Wotamalo District of the W.D. Boyce Council.
We meet at 7:00PM every Monday, and hold one campout per month year-round.
Troop Structure
Troops 627 and 1627 are currently participating in the pilot program to operate as a combined co-ed troop. The scouts have organized into two patrols, one for girls, and the other for boys. Prior to this program, 1627 was founded as a female troop linked to boy troop 627.
We are connected with Cub Scout Pack 3627 but we welcome scouts from any unit. Our current leaders and members came up through several different packs, and many joined our troops directly without any cub scouting experience. Drop us a note if you'd like to come meet us!