Hi, my name is Brad DeLoatche (del-o-shay) and I am the Scoutmaster for Troop 18. I joined the troop as a Scout and have since made my way up through the troop from Scout to Eagle Scout to Scoutmaster. I’ve truly been able to experience what scouting has to offer and I hope to be able to share that and create new experiences with anyone that chooses to join Troop 18.
Brad DeLoatche
scoutmaster@bsatroop18.com
(352) 208-6614
WHAT IS BOY SCOUTS?
The Boy Scout program is for boys who are in sixth grade through high school (or are age 11 to 17). Scouting continues to offer young people responsible fun and adventure; instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law; train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership; and serve communities and families with its quality, values-based program. For more information on the benefits of scouting, Click here for a great presentation.
WHERE DOES TROOP 18 MEET?
We meet at 7pm on Monday nights at
Our Lady of the Springs Catholic Church.
4047 NE 21st St
Ocala, FL 34470
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN?
FOR BOYS:
- Meet age requirements: Be a boy who has completed the fifth grade and be at least 10 years old, or be 11 years old, or have earned the Arrow of Light Award and be at least 10 years old, and be under 18 years old.
- Complete a Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian.
- Find a Scout troop near your home. (That’s us, we are Troop 18 from Ocala, FL. For other troops in other areas, click here.)
- Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake.
- Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot).
- Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath or Promise, Law, motto, and slogan, and the Outdoor Code.
- Describe the Scout badge.
- Complete the Pamphlet Exercises. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide“.
- Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. Turn in your Boy Scout application and health history form signed by your parent or guardian, then participate in a Scoutmaster conference.
FOR ADULTS:
For any Boy Scout troop to run sufficiently, it depends on help from adult volunteers. We encourage at least one parent/guardian for each boy to become part of the troop with their scout. If you or someone you know is at least 18 years old and wants to volunteer, please complete an adult application.
FORMS
Click here to download a youth application.
Click here to download an adult application.
