Our Troop
Since 1924, Troop 10 has been an active member of the Barrington community and northwest suburbs. During our 90+ year history we've produced over 174 Eagle Scouts. Our troop meets weekly during the school year at Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington, IL 60010. We meet on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 until 9:00 pm in lower level.
Our Troop hosts weekend camp outs monthly, including skiing, climbing, fishing, biking, hiking and marksmanship. Scouts also attend a week long summer camp out, earning merit badges and refining their camping skills.
We are a scout led troop, providing the scouts hands-on opportunity to develop their leadership skills. We support and guide our scouts in rank advancement, culminating in Eagle rank for many. The scouts actively support their community with service projects throughout the area.
All BSA policies are followed to provide a safe, fun and learning environment for our scouts!
Scout Skills
Learning Scout skills and concepts is a vehicle for personal growth. As Scouts learn skills and are tested, reviewed and recognized, they develop confidence. They come to realize they can learn many new and enriching skills!
The Patrol Method
The methods of Scouting are the ways that Scouting’s aims of developing character, citizenship, and fitness in youth are achieved. One of the methods is “the patrol method”. A patrol is a small group of Scouts within a troop, assigned when the scout enters our troop. They elect a patrol leader and function almost like a family within the troop. They divide up the chores to be done and work together as a group to meet their goals. They develop a patrol spirit and take pride in their accomplishments.
Scout Growth
Scout Ranks
Scout Ranks
Scout Ranks
Advancement is Symbolized by the Earning of Seven Ranks
The advancement program is often considered to be divided into two phases. The first phase from joining to First Class is designed to teach the scout skills, how to participate in a group and to learn self-reliance. The Scout badge is awarded when the Scout demonstrates a knowledge of the Scouting ideals and program. Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class have progressively harder requirements in the areas of scouting, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth and scout spirit
The second phase: Star, Life and Eagle is designed to develop leadership skills and allow the Scout to explore life learning through the merit badge program. The Star and Life ranks require that the scout serve in a position of responsibility and perform community service. Except for Scout rank, all ranks require that the candidate participate in a Scoutmaster conference and pass a Board of Review.
Advancement
Scout Ranks
Scout Ranks
Advancement Is Based on Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is the key: Exciting and meaningful activities are offered, and education happens. Learning comes from doing. For example, youth may read about first aid, hear it discussed, and watch others administer it, but they will not learn it until they practice it.
It is important to note, as with any educational opportunity, a rank or award is not the end of the learning process. In Scouting, after a requirement has been passed, the Scout is placed in practical situations that build retention through repeated use of skills. For example, a Scout plays games that feature the skills, teaches other Scouts, and perhaps practices the skills in “real-life” outdoor experiences.
Eagle Scout
Journey to Eagle
Barrington Troop 10 has over 174 scouts that obtained Eagle Scout!
Since the first Eagle Scout in 1912, only 2% of all scouts achieved this rank. With dedication, time, and commitment, all scouts can achieve Eagle Rank. The journey to eagle scout is full of life lessons and the development of important leadership skills. The Eagle Scout rank is a life-long achievement that’s always carried a special significance. College, business, the military, and community service leaders all respect an Eagle Scout. This performance-based achievement has high standards that not everyone will earn.
Merit Badge Opportunities
1. Space Jamboree - The midwest's largest high tech Merit Badge Workshop for Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts
2. Burpee Museum - Burpee has a hybrid of in person and 100% virtual classes. Participating scouts will have access to virtual reality museum experience, videos and activities
3. Rolling Meadows Park District
Merit Badges | Sports & Programs | Rolling Meadows Park District (rmparks.org)
4. Three Fires Council
Three Fires Council - Merit Badge University - 2023 (scoutingevent.com)
Troop Leadership
Scout Led Troop
Charter Organization
Scout Led Troop
One of the major differences between Cub Scouts and Scouts is the very important method, leadership development. In order to teach leadership, you have to let the Scouts lead. Empowering boys to be leaders is the core of Scouting. Scouts learn by doing, and what they do is lead their patrols and their troop. The boys themselves develop a troop program, then take responsibility for figuring out how they will achieve the goals. One of our most important challenges is to train scout leaders to run the troop by providing direction, coaching and support. The scouts will make mistakes now and then and will rely upon the adult leaders to guide them. But only through real hands-on experience as leaders can scouts learn to lead.”
Adult Leadership
Charter Organization
Scout Led Troop
The Troop Scoutmaster,
John Cocciemiglio is the adult responsible for working directly with the Scouts providing direction, coaching, and support. John has been the Troop Scoutmaster for the last five years, providing the the junior leaders with the tools and skills so they can run the troop, making sure the rules of the BSA and chartered partner are followed and being a good mentor and positive role model. The Troop is also supported by Adult Leaders, each volunteering their time and talents to provide safe learning experience for the Scouts.
Charter Organization
Charter Organization
Charter Organization
The chartered organization relationship is the cornerstone of the Scouting program. We are honored to be Chartered by Barrington United Methodist Church. BUMC provides our troop guidance along with meeting and storage space.
Camping
Weekend Camp Outs
Weekend Camp Outs
Weekend Camp Outs
Troop 10 hosts ten weekend camp outs throughout the year. These themed camp outs provide the scouts opportunities to learn new skills, catch up on requirements, develop their camping skills and above all, have fun!
Summer Camp Outs
Weekend Camp Outs
Weekend Camp Outs
Our troop participates in at least one week long summer camping trip where scouts are able to sign up for 5-10 merit badge sessions, scout spirit events and camping activities with other local troops. This is an experience the scouts truly enjoy!
High Adventure
Weekend Camp Outs
High Adventure
A high-adventure experience includes several days of trekking in wilderness and other rugged, remote locations. The Boy Scouts of America operates four national high-adventure facilities and numerous local council high adventure bases that provide outdoor adventure opportunities for older Scouts.