Scouts BSA Troop 191 Vacaville Scouts • Scouts BSA for Youth (Ages 10+ – 17 / 6th–12th Grade)
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Adventure, Leadership & Outdoor Excellence at Troop 191

Our mission at Scouts BSA Troop 191 is to prepare youth to make ethical and moral choices throughout their lifetimes by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law. As one of the pioneering troops for girls in the area, we now empower youth of any gender through backcountry backpacking, whitewater rafting, high-adventure camping, and hands-on leadership.

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Ages 10–17
Family BSA Troop
100%
Youth Led (Patrols)
10+
Yearly Adventures

The Scout Oath

"On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
And to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight."

The Scout Law

A Scout is:
Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

The Outdoor Code

"As an American, I will do my best to —
Be clean in my outdoor manners,
Be careful with fire,
Be considerate in the outdoors,
and Be conservation-minded."

Getting Started

New Scout Onboarding Guide

Simple, step-by-step instructions to get your scout registered, equipped, and ready for their first Troop 191 meeting and campout.

1
Online BSA Registration

Register your scout online under Vacaville Scouts BSA Troop 191 (Unit 0191).

Join Troop 191 Online
2
Download Required Forms

Complete Annual Health Records (Parts A, B & C) and Troop Consent slips for campouts.

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3
Get Field Uniform & Book

Purchase tan Scouts BSA shirt, troop neckerchief, belt, and the Scouts BSA Handbook

Uniform Guide
4
Log Into Scoutbook

Track earned merit badges, rank advancement, service hours, and upcoming campout details.

Open Scoutbook

Official Troop 191 Forms & Documents

Direct access to official PDF downloads hosted at vacavillescouts.org/T191

BSA Medical Forms (Parts A, B & C)

Annual health and medical record required for all scouts and adult leaders attending troop campouts and high adventures.

Download Medical Forms
Youth Membership Application

Official BSA youth registration application form for new scouts joining Troop 191.

Download Youth App
Adult Leader Application

For parents and adult volunteers serving as Assistant Scoutmasters, Committee Members, or Merit Badge Counselors.

Download Adult App
Activity Permission Slip

Standard event and trip consent form for Troop 191 weekend campouts, backpacking trips, and service events.

Download Permission Slip
Trail to Eagle

Rank Advancement & Uniform Estimator

Explore the Scouts BSA advancement path from Scout to Eagle Scout, inspect gear requirements, and calculate estimated uniform costs.

Joining Rank

Scout Rank

The foundational rank in Scouts BSA. Scouts demonstrate their understanding of the Scout Oath, Law, motto, slogan, outdoor ethics, pocketknife safety, and basic knot tying (square knot, two half-hitches, taut-line hitch).

  • Official Khaki/Tan Scouts BSA Shirt with Greater California Council & Troop 191 Patches
  • Troop 191 Neckerchief, Slide & Official Web Belt
  • Scouts BSA Handbook (14th Edition)
Meeting Schedule

Tuesdays from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Kairos Public School (129 Elm St, Vacaville, CA).

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Outdoor Foundations

Tenderfoot Rank

Focuses on overnight camping skills, packing outdoor gear, hiking, basic first aid (blisters, cuts, insect stings, venomous snakebites), physical fitness improvement, and flag ceremonies.

  • Camp overnight in a tent pitched by the scout
  • Practice the Scout Buddy System and Leave No Trace principles
  • 30-day physical fitness progress tracking
Meeting Schedule

Tuesdays from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Kairos Public School (129 Elm St, Vacaville, CA).

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Navigation & Survival

Second Class Rank

Expands outdoor competence to compass navigation, map reading, campfire building and cooking, wild animal identification, water rescue basics, and community service hours.

  • Map and compass orienteering on a 5-mile hike
  • Camp stove and campfire meal planning & preparation
  • BSA Beginner Swimmer test and water safety rescues
Meeting Schedule

Tuesdays from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Kairos Public School (129 Elm St, Vacaville, CA).

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Complete Outdoor Self-Reliance

First Class Rank

The hallmark of complete outdoor self-reliance. A First Class Scout can lead camp setups, plan full patrol menus, navigate unassisted, forecast weather, lash pioneering structures, and perform advanced first aid.

  • Serve as patrol cook and leader across multi-day campouts
  • Demonstrate advanced lashings (square, diagonal, sheer)
  • Pass the BSA Swimmer Test and CPR/First Aid demonstrations
Meeting Schedule

Tuesdays from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Kairos Public School (129 Elm St, Vacaville, CA).

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Advanced Leadership & Merit Badges

Star & Life Ranks

The upper leadership ranks focus on merit badge mastery (including required Eagle badges like Citizenship, First Aid, and Environmental Science), active troop leadership roles (SPL, PL, Scribe, Quartermaster), and community service projects.

  • Earn 6+ Merit Badges (Star) and 11+ Merit Badges (Life)
  • Serve 4 to 6 months in an active troop leadership position
  • Wear official Merit Badge Sash on formal occasions
Meeting Schedule

Tuesdays from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Kairos Public School (129 Elm St, Vacaville, CA).

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The Pinnacle of Scouting

Eagle Scout Rank

The highest and most prestigious achievement in Scouting America. Earned by only ~6% of all scouts, Eagle Scouts demonstrate lifelong leadership, master 21 required merit badges, and plan, develop, and lead an extensive community service project.

  • 21 Merit Badges (including 14 required Eagle badges)
  • Plan, direct, and complete an Eagle Scout Service Project
  • Successfully pass the Eagle Scout Board of Review
Meeting Schedule

Tuesdays from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Kairos Public School (129 Elm St, Vacaville, CA).

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Interactive Uniform & Gear Cost Estimator

Select optional gear to estimate your first-year Scouts BSA field uniform and essentials.

Estimated Gear Total $139.95
Financial Transparency

Dues, Fees & Annual Costs

We provide complete financial transparency so families can budget effectively for the scouting year. Fundraising opportunities help scouts pay their own way 100%.

National & Council

National & Council Fee

$165 / year
  • Official national youth membership
  • Greater California Council 047 support & insurance
  • Full Scoutbook advancement tracking
Local Troop

Troop 191 Dues

$100 / year
  • All Rank Badges & Merit Badges
  • Troop Camping & Patrol Box Equipment
  • Troop 191 Neckerchief & Class B T-shirt
Pay-As-You-Go

Campouts & Treks

$20–$35 / campout
  • Covers patrol food & campsite permits
  • High adventure & summer camp optional
  • 100% offset by tree recycling & fundraisers
Character & Leadership

Youth-led patrol method develops confidence, public speaking, decision-making, and teamwork.

Practical Life Skills

First aid, CPR, navigation, wilderness survival, cooking, STEM, and civic service merit badges.

High Adventure & Fun

Backpacking, 50-mile trail hikes, campfires, summer camps, and lifelong friendships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Troop 191 meets every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Kairos Public School, located at 129 Elm St, Vacaville, CA 95688. Please check Scoutbook for upcoming campout schedules and special event locations.

Troop 191 is a Family (Co-ed) Scouts BSA troop for youth who are 10+ to 17 years old, or who have completed the 5th grade or earned the Cub Scout Arrow of Light rank.

Yes! Troop 191 holds our signature annual Christmas Tree Recycling Drive, popcorn sales, and camp card fundraisers that allow scouts to earn 100% of their annual dues, campouts, and summer camp expenses into their scout accounts.
Youth-Led & Adult Mentorship

Troop 191 Leadership

Troop 191 is proudly youth-led under the Patrol Method, supported by experienced adult leaders and committee volunteers.

Troop Leadership & Contacts

Parent & Adult Volunteer Opportunities

Parent participation strengthens our troop and models active civic leadership for our scouts:

Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM) Support patrol outdoor adventures, hiking, and camping
Merit Badge Counselor Guide scouts through career, STEM, trade, or hobby merit badges
Troop Committee Member Support troop administration, event planning, and committee operations
Troop Calendar

Troop 191 Events & Schedule

Weekly troop meetings, monthly campouts, backpacking treks, merit badge clinics, and service projects are tracked live on Scoutbook.

View Live Calendar on Scoutbook

Troop 191 maintains up-to-date meeting agendas, camping permission forms, location maps, RSVP lists, and merit badge counselor contacts inside the official Scoutbook portal.

Open Scoutbook Calendar
Get In Touch

Have Questions About Troop 191?

Contact Scoutmaster Ron Byrd directly, visit our meetings on Tuesday nights, or follow our troop on Facebook!

Direct Phone (707) 999-1921
Meeting Location Kairos Public School (129 Elm St, Vacaville, CA 95688)

Connect With Scoutmaster Ron Byrd

Whether you're interested in visiting a Tuesday troop meeting, transferring from Cub Scouts, or asking questions about our program and campouts, we'd love to connect with you!

Email the Scoutmaster Call (707) 999-1921