Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 280 is based at the Ephiphany Luthern Church in Chandler Arizona. 

 

We are a Boy led troop but have a strong adult leader group that provides support to the troop to ensure their successful and safe operation.  

 

The troop meets on Thursday evenings at 7:00 - 8:30 pm.  The first Thursday of the month is a leadership meeting so no general troop meeting is held on that day.  One Thursday a month is dedicated to Patrol administration and planning meetings.  Our scouts are organized in patrols according to age to assist them in targeting activities that are helpful and appropriate to their progression within the troop and their scouting experience. 

 

The troop takes an active interest in hiking and camping.  The hiking calendar is structured to suit hikers of all abilities as well as training and a build up for the more challenging outings.  Arizona is blessed with spectacular scenery and so it is no surprise that the Grand Canyon and Sedona areas are amongst the troop's favorite destinations.     

 

The troop does not hold meetings over the summer but do plan a variety of fantastic activities, including Summer Camp, where newbies can get a good start on badgework while having a great deal of fun too in the cooler climate of the Coconino Forests of the Mogollon Rim.  High adventure outings are also planned to offer more challenging experiences to advanced scouts.