For Waggoner Road Junior High Families

Middle School Is a Great Time to Start an Adventure

Troop 826 gives Waggoner Road boys a nearby place to build friendships, learn outdoor skills and take on responsibility that genuinely matters.

Troop 826 in action

See what Scouting looks like

Outdoor adventures, shared responsibilities and friendships give boys room to grow.

The Waggoner Road Junior High entrance sign in Reynoldsburg
Waggoner Road Junior High is one of the local schools whose families are welcome to explore Troop 826.
Troop 826 Scouts working together around a camp table
A patrol gives every Scout friends, responsibility and a team that needs him.
A great age to begin

More independence. Bigger challenges. People who count on him.

Grades 6–8 are when many boys are ready to move, explore and prove something to themselves. In a Scout patrol, responsibility is not hypothetical—it is part of every meeting and campout.

  • Camp and cook with a patrol
  • Learn practical outdoor skills
  • Take turns leading peers
  • Serve the Reynoldsburg community
  • Grow alongside older Scout mentors
What he can experience

Not just something to attend. Something to become part of.

Adventure

Monthly campouts, summer camp, paddling, climbing and high-adventure experiences.

Leadership

Scouts make plans, teach skills, solve problems and learn to lead their peers.

Brotherhood

Older Scouts mentor younger Scouts and friendships grow around shared challenges.

Capability

Preparation, cooking, teamwork, resilience, service and practical life skills.

Your first Thursday

Come see the troop for yourself.

Visitors are welcome from 7:00–8:30 PM at VFW Post 9473, 1420 S. Waggoner Road. No appointment, uniform or previous Scouting experience is required.

Visit a Meeting →

Troop 826 is an independent Scouts BSA troop and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Waggoner Road Junior High or Reynoldsburg City Schools.

Troop 826 public edition

See what your next adventure could look like

Flip through the Troop 826 Visitor Guide for a practical look at patrol life, youth leadership, camping, joining, and what families can expect during the first 90 days.

Troop 826 Visitor Guide cover: Your Next Adventure Open booklet
Visitor Guide Download PDF
Visit Troop 826
◷Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 PM
●VFW Post 9473
1420 S. Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
••No appointment needed.
M47 Patton tank displayed at VFW Post 9473 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Look for the M47 Patton at VFW Post 9473.
Take the first step

Visit a regular Thursday meeting, meet Scouts and leaders, and see the program for yourself.

Visit a Meeting →