Welcome to Troop 673!
Troop 673 is an 'all-girl' Scout Troop started in February 2019. It began on the very first day that girls were allowed into the Scouts BSA program. From simple beginnings (7 Scouts meeting in the Scoutmaster's living room) it has grown into a very successful Troop. The Troop is focused on our CORE principles - Conservation, Outdoors, Recreation and Exploration! We believe that the outdoor adventures are the best way to instill the confidence, character and initiative needed by today's youth. Our Scouts are challenged to organize their own adventures, carry out their plans, and adapt when things don't go as expected. By the time they reach Eagle Scout, they will truly "be prepared" for anything!
Some of our adventures include:
Big Sur Condor Campout
Archery in De La Viega Park
Camping at Manresa Beach
Backpacking in Arroyo Seco, Big Basin and the High Sierras
Whitewater Rafting on the American River
Kayak camping in Tomales Bay, Channel Islands National Park, and the San Juan Islands
Skiing at Yosemite National Park
Some of our Community Service Projects include:
Building sifter boxes for the victims of the CZU Complex Fire
Setting up tents and facilities for refugees
Cleaning up trash on beaches and in mountain areas
Removing invasive plants in Lassen National Park
Building Bat Boxes for the Morgan Preserve in Scotts Valley
Creating Activity Sets for Grizzly Bears (yes, really!)
Organizing the Planet Protector Website for education of tomorrow's youth
Chartered Organization Representative: Christine Wilkinson
Committee Chairs: Michael Maher (2019-2021) Erica Turzak (2021-2022), Anna Sher (Current)
Scoutmasters: Charlie Baum (2019-2022), Erica Fensom (Current)
Eagle Scouts: Alex Baum (Sept 2021), Lily Thorington (Nov 2021), Dylan Turzak (Nov 2022)