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Scouts BSA Troop 125 is chartered by Meizon Church in Gainesville, Florida. We have been operating in Gainesville, FL for over 20 years.
Youth Leadership Development
This is a youth-led troop! We emphasize the patrol method. We have a large portion of our scouts regularly serving in roles where they can develop their leadership skills.
Outdoor Program
We have a weekend outdoor adventure every month. Our weekend campouts offer a variety of activities including backpacking, fishing, canoeing, & kayaking, and mountain biking. We take scouts to a BSA summer camp program every summer. The scouts research and choose a new summer camp (usually outside of Florida) each year. We also go to one High Adventure scouting program every summer - rotating between Sea Base, Philmont, Northern Tier, and the National Jamboree.
When We Meet
When We Meet
Troop 125 meets on Monday nights from 7:30 - 9:00 PM at the Meizon Church in Gainesville, Florida. However, on certain days we may meet at 7pm due to an event or such. You may want to get in touch with one of our leaders before your first meeting. We meet at 3411 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA.
Committee Meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month from 7:30 - 8:30 PM and occur via Zoom. The Committee is made up of parent volunteers. All adults are encouraged to attend the Committee Meetings.
Patrol Leader Council (PLC) meets twice a month on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM on Zoom. The PLC is made up of the scouts who have been elected to lead the Troop.
Costs
Costs
DUES: The annual membership dues are typically a around $160.
FUNDRAISERS: GatorNationals is a big fundraiser for our troop every year. It raises the money to pay for transportation to summer camp. Our other fundraisers are Popcorn sales and CampCard sales. The individual money raised from these sales goes directly into the scout’s Scout Account, which can be used for campouts, dues, etc.
SCHOLARSHIPS: If money is a problem, the troop has a scholarships available, please ask.
CAMPOUT COSTS: Campout costs vary depending on the activity. The average is $50.
UNIFORM COSTS: Don’t buy anything until you settle in and figure out what you can get from the clothes closet. Please return the borrowed uniform to the clothes closet when your Scout grows out of it. Do not buy a BSA hat or neckerchief. Our troop doesn't use those. Extra Class B shirts are $10.00.
EQUIPMENT COSTS: The troop also has equipment to loan, so talk to ASMs first before buying any equipment.
Troop Handbook
Troop Handbook
Our Troop Family Handbook is our Troop's policy and procedures manual. It is regularly updated. The latest version was updated on April 22, 2025.
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