Welcome to BSA Troop 695 and 8695

Who are we?

Troops 695 (boys) and 8695 (girls) are small and independent Scouts BSA troops, chartered through Chief Seattle Council, and located in North Sammamish.  Our two troops work closely together and share programs and experiences. We also have Pack 695, which aims at age 5 – 10, which is closely associated with Troop 695/8695. 

What do we do?

1. All things outdoors: backpacking, camping, biking, hiking, kayaking, skiing,  climbing…you name it!
2. Explore and try new things
3. Learn practical life skills (and how to apply them)
4. Positively impact communities and the world around us

When and where?

We meet at Blackwell Elementary School every Monday, from 6:30-7:45pm.

Proposed Vision for Troop 695/8695

Our troop strives to foster a collaborative environment where:

1. Boys and girls work together seamlessly with shared leadership responsibility 
2. ⁠Youth will set goals and objectives together – Leadership, character development, and community engagement 
3. ⁠Troop will encourage diversity: welcome all ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds but shall be non-denominational 
4. ⁠Scouts will gain understanding and growth emerge from our differences

Core Values

1. ⁠Inclusivity
2. ⁠Respect
3. ⁠Empowerment
4. ⁠Teamwork
5. ⁠Character Development

Guiding Principles

1. ⁠Collaborative leadership
2. ⁠Mutual respect
3. ⁠Open communication
4. ⁠Embracing diversity
5. ⁠Community service

Questions?

New Family Welcome Packet will help get you oriented to Scouting in general and our Troops in particular.

We want to hear from you! Send us an email: troop695.8695@gmail.com

Troop Events: Descriptions and Sign-ups

All events are cross-posted in the Troop 695/8695 Google Calendar.

Troop Calendar

Send in any suggestions you have! We will review them at the PLC Meetings. Your suggestion can be anonymous if you want, but if you tell us who you are, we can follow up with you if we have questions.

• How can we improve the troop?
• Activities that you’d like the troop to do?
• Feedback (positive or constructive) on events?
• Anything else on your mind?

Packing Lists

• Warm Weather Packing List
• Cold and Wet Weather Packing List

Other Backpacking and Camping Information

• Camping Equipment Care (tents, water filters, stoves, etc.)
• Meal Planning Worksheet for Scouts in charge of patrol meals (Second Class 2e, First Class 2a-c)
• Duty Roster for Scouts in charge of campouts (Camping Merit Badge Requirement 4)
• How to Hang a Bear Bag
• Outing Planner for Adult & Youth Trip Leaders
• Backpacking Meal Ideas

Advancement Resources for Scouts

• Eastside Sammamish Park Orienteering Course (First Class 4b)
• Fitness Form: Tenderfoot (Tenderfoot 6a-c)
• Fitness Form: 2nd/1st Class (Second Class 7a-b, First Class 8a-b)
• How to Complete Scout Rank Requirement 6
• Youth Protection Pamphlet (Scout 6)
• Personal Safety Awareness Videos (Scout 6, Star 6)
• Eagle Project Idea Generator

Merit Badge Resources

• How to Earn a Merit Badge, in comic strip form
• Merit Badge List (BSA overview of all currently offered merit badges and their requirements)
• Merit Badge Pamphlet Library (electronic copies of all the merit badge pamphlets, posted by Troop 109 in New Jersey)
• Merit Badge Worksheet Library (fillable worksheets with all of the requirements listed…print these when you’re thinking of starting a new merit badge)
• How to Become a Merit Badge Counselor for adult leaders

BSA Medical Waiver Forms

• Short Form (A/B) for short outings
• Longer Form (A/B/C) for events over 72 hours long

Information for New Families

• Troop 695/8695 Guide for New Families
• Troop 695/8695 Org Chart 
• Troop 695/8695 New Scout Survey (fill this out to let our leadership get to know your scout)
• Troop 695/8695 Resource Survey (fill this out to let us know how you can help out the troop)
• Scouts BSA Insignia Guide (a.k.a. where do all those patches go?)
• Scoutmaster Handbook Entries for the Scout-Led Troop and the Scout-Led Patrol 

Troop 695/8695 Planning Resources – Ideas and Archive

• Backpacking
• Hiking
• Activities
• Car and/or Sheltered Camping
• Service Projects
• Fundraising
• High Adventure
• Summer Camps
• Activities Offered by BSA (District/Council/National)
• BSA Patrol Games, Skill Builders, & Activities

Who can Join?

No prior experience in with scouting is required. Scouts BSA is open to all boys and girls age 10+. We have scouts from Sammamish, Issaquah, Redmond and Bellevue. Our Scouts are from a variety of local schools in Lake Washington School District and also Issaquah School District.

News

• FAQs
  Frequently Asked Questions About The Program (Learn more about Scouts BSA) What are the activities Scouts do? During youth-led troop… Read more: FAQs
• Play Kids Chess and Mini-Golf in the Beaver Lake Park
  Sept 16th, 1PM – 5PM Parents often ask how to get their kids off their devices. Parents want their kids… Read more: Play Kids Chess and Mini-Golf in the Beaver Lake Park
• Amazing Scout Activity Ideas with Dad on Father’s Day
  Happy Father’s Day to everyone, and hoping to help you Amazing Scout Father’s Day. Scouting in Scouts BSA is full… Read more: Amazing Scout Activity Ideas with Dad on Father’s Day
• Sammamish Spotlight: Youth to discover diversity, equity and inclusion
  Citizenship in Society Merit Badge exemplifies a new Eagle Required Merit badge as of 2022 focused on Scout core tenets.… Read more: Sammamish Spotlight: Youth to discover diversity, equity and inclusion
• Teens become Eagle Scout
  On September 24, four Sammamish teens were recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Troop 695 is chartered by… Read more: Teens become Eagle Scout

Some Quick Links

https://sammamishrotary.org/?p=stories

Rotary of Sammamish

Scouting activities in-Sammamish for boys and girls younger than 11?

• Pack 695 at Blackwell – all students welcome, from any school!
• Pack 551 – We are part of the Alpine District of the Chief Seattle Council, servicing Margaret Mead Elementary, Christa McAuliffe Elementary and other neighboring areas in Sammamish, WA.
• Select Pack 225 which is open to boys and girls in grades K through 5. We serve the Creekside Elementary area, and While our pack is primarily associated with Creekside, we draw pack members from all types of schools in the area, including home schools.  
• Pack 571 Servicing Rachel Carson and Samantha Smith Elementary schools in Sammamish, WA. we provide year-round programs for boys and girls.