Welcome to Troop 61

Building character, leadership, and outdoor skills since 2000

Welcome to Our Troop

Troop 61 is a dynamic group of young men and women dedicated to learning leadership skills, outdoor adventure, and community service. We meet every Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM and offer a wide range of activities throughout the year.

Upcoming Events Highlight

Saturday, January 24, 2026
Trampoline Park Outing
📍 Orono Trampoline Park | ⏰ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Troop Activities

Our scouts participate in a wide variety of activities throughout the year, from outdoor adventures to community service projects.

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Fall Camping Trip

October 2025

Our scouts enjoyed three days of camping at Mountain View State Park. Activities included hiking, pioneering projects, and campfire cooking competitions.

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Trail Maintenance Project

September 2025

Scouts completed 15 hours of community service maintaining local hiking trails, clearing brush, and installing trail markers.

Summer Camp 2025

July 2025

An amazing week at Camp Resolute where scouts earned merit badges in swimming, archery, wilderness survival, and more!

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Court of Honor

June 2025

We celebrated our scouts' achievements with rank advancements and merit badge presentations. Three scouts earned their Eagle rank!

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Canoe Trip

May 2025

Two-day canoe expedition on the Blue River. Scouts learned paddling techniques, water safety, and practiced Leave No Trace principles.

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Fundraiser Pizza Sale

April 2025

Our annual fundraiser was a huge success! Scouts raised over $3,000 to fund summer camp and equipment purchases.

Calendar of Events

Stay up to date with all troop meetings, campouts, and special events.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, January 14, 2026
Troop Meeting
📍 Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church | ⏰ 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Regular meeting with merit badge work and patrol activities
Tuesday, January 21, 2026
Troop Meeting - First Aid Training
📍 Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church | ⏰ 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Guest instructor for First Aid merit badge
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Trampoline Park
📍 Orono Trampoline Park | ⏰ 1:00 PM Saturday - 3:00 PM
Enjoy an afternoon of fun and jumping! Burn off excess energy and hang out with friends!
Tuesday, January 28, 2026
Troop Meeting
📍 Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church | ⏰ 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Planning for upcoming service project
Saturday, February 8, 2026
Community Service - Food Bank
📍 County Food Bank | ⏰ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Help sort and pack food donations
Friday-Sunday, February 21-23, 2026
Klondike Derby
📍 Council Camp | ⏰ Friday 6:00 PM - Sunday 2:00 PM
District-wide winter skills competition
Saturday, March 15, 2026
Court of Honor
📍 Community Center Main Hall | ⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rank advancement ceremony and awards. Families invited!

Documents & Resources

Important forms, applications, and resources for scouts and parents.

Adult Applications & Volunteer Forms

Youth Applications & Medical Forms

Permission Slips & Event Forms

Troop Policies & Guidelines

Camping & Outdoor Resources

Merit Badge Resources

About Troop 61

Our History

Troop 61 was chartered in 2000 and has been serving the youth of our community for over 25 years. We are sponsored by the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church and are proud members of the Katahdin Area Council. Over the years, our troop has produced numerous Eagle Scouts and countless young people who have gone on to become leaders in their communities.

Our Mission

The mission of Troop 61 is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. We achieve this through outdoor adventures, community service, leadership development, and character building activities.

When We Meet

Regular Troop Meetings: Every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM PM
Location: Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church, 824 W Main St, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Committee Meetings: First Monday of each month at 7:00 PM

Troop Leadership

John Smith

Scoutmaster

scoutmaster troop61.org

Sarah Johnson

Committee Chair

chair@troop61.org

Mike Williams

Assistant Scoutmaster

assistant@troop61.org

Emily Davis

Treasurer

treasurer@troop61.org

How to Join

Youth who are at least 11 years old, or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 years old, or have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old, but are not yet 18 years old, are eligible to join. Visitors are always welcome at our weekly meetings! Please contact our Scoutmaster to arrange a visit.

Contact Us

We'd love to hear from you! Whether you're interested in joining our troop, volunteering, or just have questions, please reach out.

Meeting Location

Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church
824 W Main St
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426

Leadership Contacts

Scoutmaster: John Smith - scoutmaster@troop61.org
Committee Chair: Sarah Johnson - chair@troop61.org
General Inquiries: info@troop61.org