Welcome to Troops 390/7390

Welcome to the official website of Scouts BSA Troops 390/7390. We are chartered by Faith Lutheran Church of Fairlawn, Ohio and belong to the Soaring Eagle District in the Great Trail Council of Scouts BSA.

Troop 390 summer camp pic

What's Happening in Our Troop?

Upcoming Event Calendar

April 14 - Troop Elections
April 17-19 Ft. Steuben, Cherokee Campsite
April 21 - OA Elections & BOR
April 26 - Leadership Skills Training for newly elected youth leaders 2-6pm
May 1-3 - Tuscazoar, Turtle Campsite, Archeology MB
May 12 - COH
June 7 - Swim Test at Manatoc 1-4pm
June 7-12 NYLT, Camp Stambaugh
July 5-11 - High Knoll High Adventure
July 19-25 - Summer Camp @ Manatoc, Concord
August 7-9 - Cedar Point
September 11-13 Tuscazoar, Pig Gig

2027 Upcoming Events:
March 6 - Spaghetti Dinner

2026 Scout Summer Camp:

The 2026 Summer Camp will be at Camp Manatoc from July 19-25. Registration is now open. This year’s early bird pricing, due by April 19th, is $445, which includes a $25 discount from the Great Trail Council Adventure fee. Afterwards, the price rises to $485. The merit badge list will be sent out soon. Please let Mrs. Nester or Mr. Sroka know if you plan on attending summer camp.

Please view the Merit Badge Class Schedule. You may print and bring your merit badge class selection to the meeting or pick up a copy at a troop meeting. We will not register scouts for summer camp until we have received payment

2026 Heath & Medical Forms:

BSA Health and Medical Forms must be updated annually. Two copies of updated forms are due. Part C must be signed by a doctor and turned into the Troops before summer camp. Don’t forget to include a copy of the front and back of your insurance card.

2026 Scout Summer Camp Swim Test:

Each year, Scouts are required to take the swim test for summer camp. Manatoc will hold a pre-camp swimming test session on June 6 from 1-4 PM. Scouts may also test on the first day of summer camp, but that is the least preferable option.

Popcorn Inventory:

We have some popcorn inventory remaining to sell. Please reach out to Dan Chalupsky at chalupd@electioniq.net or (805) 729-1091 if you are interested in purchasing or selling popcorn to reduce our inventory.

Merit Badge Opportunities:

Communications Merit Badge - The next meeting for those working on the Communications Merit Badge will be Sunday, April 19, from 4-5 PM in the Youth Room at Faith. An email was sent letting Scouts know what requirements need to be completed.

**Mom’s Night Out**:

Calling all adult ladies…Let’s get together for some social time, snacks, and fun! The next meetup will be held on Thursday, April 16th at 750ml, 2287 W Market St, Akron, 44313 at 7 PM. Please join us!

Newsletter Items

To add items to the monthly newsletter, contact Natalie at nwill0804@gmail.com.

Scoutmaster News - Elise & Dale

Congratulations to Mrs. Nester for being awarded Scoutmaster of the Year by Soaring Eagle District!

On the March Campout, new scouts worked on rank skills with the older scouts. It was a great weekend. During the April 7th Troop Meeting, Scouts spread mulch around Faith Lutheran. The church was very pleased with the results.

Order of the Arrow (OA) Elections will be held on April 21st.

April Campout:

April 17-19 campout will take place at Ft. Steuben at the Cherokee campsite. Everyone must arrive at the church is your Scout Uniform in order to attend the campout. For those attending High Knoll this summer, there will be a shake-down. Temperatures for the weekend will be a high of 80 and a low of 45. Warm Weather Gear List.

May Campout:

May 1-3 campout will take place at Camp Tuscazoar near Bolivar, OH. We will need any tents or gear taken home after the April outing to be returned in time for this campout. Depending on adults available there may be another High Knoll shakedown hike taking place this weekend.

Camp Tuscazoar will be hosting Dover Dam Days celebration, and the camp will be offering Archaeology Merit Badge as part of the celebration activities. The release of the merit badge sign-up sheet was delayed, and the registration deadline is this Friday April 17.

Scouts interested in the Archaeology merit badge need to let me know before we leave for the Ft. Steuben campout.

High Knoll Trek 2026 High Adventure:

  • Dates: July 5-11, 2026
  • The estimate for the adventure is $650.
  • Reminder: $100 per participant is due each month
  • Mr. Henry’s phone number is: (330) 256.1570
  • Mr. Henry sent out the Warm-up hike schedule. Scouts should make every effort to attend the warm-up hikes so we can ensure everyone is properly conditioned for High Knoll. This is the first backpacking trip these scouts have ever been on. It is important that everyone has the proper gear, so they have an enjoyable week. The troop has some backpacking tents available.

Charitable Opportunity,
GTC & Akron Canton Regional Foodbank Donations:

GTC has partnered with the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank for a Stuff the Bus Food Drive. The food drive is from April 27-May 22, 2026. The goal is to collect items 10,000 pounds of food in the “Super Six” plus items that can be used in local backpack programs. Each week has specific requested items. If you wish to donate, please bring the food items to a Troop Meeting no later than May 19th. Below is a list for each week:

Week 1: April 27 – May 2 = Boxed Cereal, Granola Bars, Canned Soup/Stew
Week 2: May 3 – May 9 = Canned Tuna, Peanut Butter, Cup Noodle/Ramen
Week 3: May 10 - 16 = Fruit Cups, Cereal Cups, Macaroni & Cheese
Week 4: May 17 – May 22 = Canned Vegetables, Instant Oatmeal Packets

Troop Reminders

  • Troop sweatshirts are on sale for $23. Many Scouts like to wear them at campouts. Troop t-shirts may also be purchased for $15. Please see Mrs. Forster if you would like to purchase one.
  • The next PLC Committee Meeting will be held on May 5, 2026, at 6 PM.
  • The next Troop Committee Meeting will be held on May 3, 2026. All are welcome.

The Values of Scouting

Scouting is a values-based program with its own code of conduct. The Scout Oath and Law help instill the values of good conduct, respect for others, and honesty. Scouts learn skills that will last a lifetime, including basic outdoor skills, first aid, citizenship skills, leadership skills, and how to get along with others. For almost a century, Scouting has instilled in young people the values and knowledge that they will need to become leaders in their communities and country.

THE SCOUT OATH OR PROMISE
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.

SCOUT MOTTO
Be Prepared

SCOUT SLOGAN
Do a Good Turn Daily

THE SCOUT LAW
A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful,Friendly,
Courteous, Kind, Obediant, Cheerful,
Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent

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