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Celebrating 100 years
1917 - 2017
Troop 9 is one of the oldest Boy Scout Troops in the United States, continually operating since 1917.
This unit is chartered by American Legion Post 342
The Troop meets Monday evenings at 7:30 when school is in session at historic Mel's Cabin, 177 Main St. Chester NJ
Contact Us: scouts@Troop9Chester.org or
Why Troop 9?
Why Troop 9?
Boys who join Troop 9 follow in the footsteps of thousands of scouts over the past century who set off on great adventures in the outdoors. Our scouts have served their families, their communities and the nation learning skills and building friendships that guided them throughout their lives.
Our troop offers a traditional experience while our size and meeting space allows us to give focused attention to the boys, allowing them to excel.
What We Offer:
What We Offer:
Weekly Meetings: Engaging and educational gatherings where scouts learn new skills, plan upcoming activities, and bond with their troop.
Monthly Outings: Exciting trips that range from local adventures to further away explorations.
Leadership Development: Opportunities for scouts to take on leadership roles and gain experience in guiding and motivating their peers.
Community Service: Meaningful projects that give back to our community, reinforcing the value of helping others.
Follow the Troop on Instagram @9bsatroop9
Flaming Arrows
Flaming Arrows
Patrol Leader: Asher S
Assistant Patrol Leader: Charlie W
Senior Patrol Leader: Kieran S
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader: Aiden M
2024/2025 Patrols
Screaming Eagles
Screaming Eagles
Patrol Leader: CJ B
Assistant Patrol Leader: Liam W
Introducing Mel's Cabin
Established in 1942, Mel’s cabin has been Troop 9’s home for the past 60 years.
Established in 1942, Mel’s cabin has been Troop 9’s home for the past 60 years.
This space is steeped in the history of Chester and the Troop and is a daily reminder of the values and traditions of Scouting.
This space is steeped in the history of Chester and the Troop and is a daily reminder of the values and traditions of Scouting.
The cabin is a tremendous value to the Troop, not only giving us a place to meet but giving us the tools, resources and capacity to focus on scout skills in a way other spaces wouldn’t allow.
The cabin is a tremendous value to the Troop, not only giving us a place to meet but giving us the tools, resources and capacity to focus on scout skills in a way other spaces wouldn’t allow.
Key Adult Leaders
Key Adult Leaders
Scoutmaster: Naved Surve
Committee Chair: Bill Donahue
Chartered Organization Rep: David Marciano
Assistant Scoutmaster: Greg Burns
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