Welcome to Boy Scout Troop 417's Website

We're glad you stopped by to visit! This site is designed to introduce you to our troop, and scouting in general. Troop 417 is a boy led troop utilizing Baden Powel's patrol method. Our charter organization is the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, located at 2300 Lytham Road in Columbus, Ohio. UALC also sponsors cub scout Pack 417 and a number of non-scouting services to the community.

We are currently revamping our website to better serve our troop and you, our web visitors. Please be patient, and let us know of any problems with the site.

Here are a few highlights about our troop:

A Boy Led Troop

While every troop claims to be 'Boy Led,' Troop 417 truly is. Our PLC (Patrol Leaders Council) is led by the Senior Patrol Leader, and is responsible for the troop's meetings, curriculum, and policies. It's their show, and they run it.

Utilizing the Patrol Method

Scouting revolves around patrols. They consist of 8 - 12 boys, and are the backbone of scouting. The patrol method encourages boys to work together as a team. A healthy troop will have several patrols to allow both cooperative and competitive opportunities. We embrace the patrol method and have 5 patrols.

Active Year Round

We are a busy troop and have a campout every month of the year, as well as single day activities.

We Have Fun!

Rocketry, summer camp, canoeing... the list is endless. Basicaly, if it's fun, we do it!