BSA TROOP 78 OF EDMOND, OKLAHOMA HAS BEEN CONTINUOUSLY CHARTERED WITH BSA THROUGH FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF EDMOND SINCE 1931. THE TROOP BOASTS OVER 330 EAGLE SCOUTS AND GROWING! OUR SCOUT FAMILY HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE FEMALE SCOUTS IN TROOP 6078.

Troop Overview

Troop 78 (boys) & Troop 6078 (girls) are scout-led troops that meet together every Monday evening, host monthly campouts as well as family campouts within Oklahoma, and attend summer camp and high adventure camps. Our leadership has a strong commitment to teaching the core values of Scouting and building the foundations for life-long leadership, service to others and integrity within each of our scouts.

330+

troop 78 eagle scouts since 1931

Since 1931 Troop 78 has been continuously chartered with BSA and First Presbyterian Church of Edmond in Oklahoma. In that time, the Troop has celebrated with over 330 scouts who have achieved Eagle Scout rank, the highest level of Scouting.

11-17

youth age for scouting

We invite local Edmond youth (boys and girls) ages 11-17 to participate in Scouting with Troop 78 & 6078. You aren’t required to have participated in Cub Scouts or any other program prior to joining. You can visit an upcoming Monday night meeting to check it out and meet the other scouts.

14+

Troop 78 & 6078 camps per year

With monthly camps, summer camp and a high adventure camp throughout the year, Troop 78 & 6078 scouts have the opportunity to experience a variety of outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, rappelling, shooting, fishing, and more.

Visit the Troop

Troop Highlights

Philmont 2021 & WEMINUCHE Wilderness 2022

We were fortunate enough to take a large group of Scouts and adult leaders from Troop 78 & 6078 to high adventure camp at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico the summer of 2021. Philmont is a highlight of many Scout’s journey towards Eagle. The summer of 2022, the Troop enjoyed a week-long backpacking trek in the Weminuche Wilderness of Colorado.

Labor Day weekend campout: Kayaking

Each fall the Scouts and many family members kayak the Lower Mountain Fork River over Labor Day weekend.

Troop Events

thanksgiving & shooting

Scouts and their families look forward to the fall campout at the OKC Gun Club where we cook a delicious Thanksgiving meal and practice shooting.

The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.

For over a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through over a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible and productive society.

BSA History

Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

Scout Law

The Scout Law has 12 points. A Scout is:

TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.

LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.

HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.

FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.

COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.

KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated. Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.

OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.

CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.

THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.

BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.

CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home and community clean.

REVERENT. Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.