Patrols 

The Scout troop is made up of patrols. A patrol is a grouping of six to eight boys who work together. Each patrol elects its own boy leader, called a patrol leader.

The new Scout patrol is composed of new members who have not entered the seventh grade.

The experienced Scout patrol is for those boys who are age 12 and older.

Venture patrols are made up of boys who are age 13 and older who want more challenging high-adventure experiences.

Varsity teams are made up of boys who are age 13 and older who want team sport activities.

Both Varsity and Venture Scouting activities may include the participation of girls, but the young women may not register as crew or team members. When girls participate in Venture and Varsity activities, a woman 21 years of age or older must be present along with the adult male leader.