Real adventure
Campouts, hikes, outdoor skills, summer camp, and hands-on learning beyond the classroom.
A Scouts BSA boys troop in Teaneck, New Jersey
Adventure, leadership, and lifelong skills — right here in Teaneck.
Troop 106 welcomes boys in fifth grade through high school to camp, hike, serve the community, build confidence, and lead their own adventures.
Since 1928serving Teaneck families
Weeklymeetings during the school year
Outdoorcamping, hiking, and skills
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For new families
Why Troop 106?
Scouting gives boys a place to try hard things with friends: planning outings, cooking outdoors, learning first aid, serving neighbors, and growing into leaders. Troop 106 combines the traditions of Scouts BSA with a local Teaneck community that families can get to know in person.
Leadership practice
Scouts learn by doing: organizing, communicating, teaching, and helping younger Scouts succeed.
Service mindset
Community projects and Scout values help boys become capable, helpful, and responsible citizens.
What Scouts do
A program that grows with each Scout
Learn outdoor skills
Knots, cooking, fire safety, camping, navigation, first aid, and teamwork.
Earn ranks and merit badges
Scouts set goals and explore interests through advancement and merit badges.
Lead the troop
Older Scouts mentor, plan activities, and build confidence through real responsibility.
Serve the community
Service projects connect Scouts to Teaneck and teach the habit of helping others.
Visit us
Monday meetings in Teaneck
Troop 106 generally meets Monday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Interested families should email us before attending so we can confirm the schedule, let you know what to expect, and make sure a troop leader is ready to welcome you.
FAQ
Common questions
Who can join Troop 106?
Troop 106 is a Scouts BSA troop for boys from fifth grade through high school. Reach out if you are unsure whether your son is old enough to start.
What about girls who are interested in Scouts BSA?
Scouts BSA has troops for both boys and girls, but Troop 106 is a boys troop. Families looking for a girls troop may contact LEONIATROOP71G@GMAIL.COM. Several of our Scouts have had siblings join that troop.
When and where are meetings?
Troop 106 generally meets Monday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Teaneck United Methodist Church, 201 DeGraw Ave, Teaneck, NJ. Please email before visiting so we can confirm that week’s schedule and location.
Where do I find the application?
When you are ready to join, the application form can be found here. We recommend visiting the troop to meet the Scouts and leaders before submitting an application.
Do boys need experience?
No. New Scouts learn skills step by step with help from older Scouts and adult leaders.
Where can we see photos?
You can see recent troop photos on Instagram at @teanecktroop106.
Ready to learn more?
Arrange a Visit!
Email the troop with your prospective Scout’s age or grade and any questions. We’ll reply with current meeting details and next steps.