About Troop 888
Troop 888 is a San Ramon based troop, and is one of the most active and respected units in the area. We are dedicated to the development of character, citizenship, physical and mental fitness.
Our program provides the opportunity for leadership development and the learning of scout skills through a variety of activities.
Troop 888 is not an extension of a school or other organization but an entity unto itself. We have an extremely active calendar that involves a comprehensive outdoor program that is fun and challenging. We consistently receive the Quality Unit Award.
Environmental Science Merit Badge Application (May 2019)
Mr Charles Kreider, ASM with Troop 888 is organizing Environmental Science Merit Badge class starting soon, and is opening up registrations for Scouts with at least First Class Rank, and able to meet uninterrupted every Saturday morning starting at 9am. While earning the Environmental Science merit badge, Scouts will get a taste of what it is like to be an environmental scientist, making observations and carrying out experiments to investigate the natural world. This merit badge (or sustainability) is one of the required merit badges for Eagle Rank. Please note that if there are more Scouts than places available, every effort will be made to accommodate, but may be done in phases. Loading…
2019 New Scout Hike
We had our 2019 New Scout hike at The Lafayette Reservoir. This Lafayette Reservoir is an open-cut man-made terminal water storage reservoir owned and operated by the East Bay Municipal Utility District. Completed in 1933, it was intended solely as a standby water supply for EBMUD customers. We cannot wait to hear feedback from all our participants, Scouts and Parents alike after their hike. Thank you SPL Sarim, Patrol Leaders Kaelan and Jon for organizing, and thank you Parents for participating.
Welcome New Scouts 2019
Welcome to Troop 888! Now that you’ve registered for the troop, your first year in the troop will be aided by your Patrol Leader, and each patrol has a Troop Guides and an ASM for Troop Guides. Some of the meeting time will be spent working on rank advancements for the newer scouts. Oftentimes, time during PLC meetings is also available for advancement. It’s important to check your email for troop announcements and first year updates. Usually troop wide announcements are made once and sometimes twice a week. As part of your registration the troop will automatically place you on the email announcement list. However, if you think you aren’t getting the info, please contact our web team. Camping Essentials for all new Scouts Please find the essentials for camping for all new Scouts. Please note that the links to stores is only a suggestion and for informational purposes only. Feel free to source from anywhere you prefer. Thank you.
Scouting Experience
At Troop 888, we strive to provide a scouting experience filled with variety and diversity. We love scouts that are engaged in the scouting program and journey, not the end result, and we are looking for parents that are engaged with the Troop and help the scouts have a great scouting experience
Sponsoring Organization
The American Legion is the largest and oldest veteran organization in the world with over 3,000,000 members. The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization.
Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States.
Over the years, the Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children and youth.
Where we meet
Troop 888 meets every Monday 7:00PM at Gale Ranch Middle School 6400 Main Branch Road San Ramon, Ca. 94582 in the Multi-Purpose Room where we plan outings, work on merit badges and work together toward the advancement of the young men in our troop.
Parent Meetings are held every two months on the 2nd Monday of the month at Gale Ranch Middle School Multi-Purpose Room