About Troop 874

The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America, incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916, is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness.

Our Troop has a long, proud tradition dating back to 1962 and we are one of the largest troops in the Baltimore Area Council. We have a full, year-round program that includes weekend camping during the school year, a week long summer camp and typically several high adventure trips each summer.

Boy Scouts: Is a program for boys 11 through 17 designed to achieve the aims of Scouting through a vigorous outdoor program and peer group leadership with the counsel of an adult Scoutmaster. (Boys also may become Boy Scouts if they have earned the Arrow of Light Award or have completed the fifth grade.) Troop 874 has three active programs within this age group.

Pioneer Program - Boys in their first year of Boy Scouts with emphasis placed on scouting & outdoor basics to aid in advancement to First Class Scout within the first year of Scouting.

Ranger Program - Boys ages 12-17. This group is the main body of the Troop and they participate in a wide range of activities and work on advancement from Scout through Eagle.

Venture Program - Boys ages 14-17 that are interested in pursuing high adventure activities, caving climbing, backpacking the Appalachian Trail, white water rafting and more.