Troop 136 St George

Our scouts tried their hands at small boat sailing at Lake McGee at Avondale Scout Reservation in Clinton, LA and cooked up some delicious food despite the wet conditions this weekend.
They learned more about boating safety and figured out how to right a tipped-over boat a few times…and how to fry chicken outdoors!

This past week at our regular Wednesday meeting, our scouts performed cooking demonstrations using a camp stove and a Dutch oven with charcoal briquettes. No wonder they enjoy camping so much! They make it look easy. The hard part: Waiting!

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Effective with the 2026 National Annual Meeting, Scouting America has lowered the minimum age for commissioner registration from 21 to 18.

Young adults who have aged out of the program can now step into a commissioner role right away — staying connected to Scouting and supporting the health of units in their communities. Unit service is one of the most impactful ways a volunteer can serve, and this change means we won't lose passionate Scouters simply because of an age threshold.

It's also worth noting that commissioner registration is the only council- or district-level volunteer registration option available to adults 18–21 years old. Unit service is a natural fit for this age group — college, new jobs, and busy schedules are all part of life at 18, and the flexibility of a commissioner role means volunteers can contribute on a schedule that works for them. Unit commissioners, assistant district commissioners, and assistant council commissioners are great starting points for anyone new to the work.