Troop 1097 was founded in 1963 to provide boys with opportunities to develop moral strength, physical, mental and emotional fitness and to develop participating citizenship. The Troop uses an active and challenging outdoor program to teach fundamental Scout skills, develop leadership skills and give opportunities for rank advancement. We operate on the premise that it is the outdoor activities that attract boys to Scouting, and not the indoor Troop meetings. Regular outdoor activities provide attractive indoor programs as Scouts prepare to go outdoors.