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Welcome to High Adventure!
Welcome to High Adventure!
Hiking, camping, snow sports, cycling, canoeing, and much more.
Hiking, camping, snow sports, cycling, canoeing, and much more.
Scouting with Troop 130 offers camaraderie, fun, and adventure, with opportunities to develop new skills through outdoor activities, community service projects, leadership training, discovery, and guidance.
When & Where
When & Where
Troop 130 meets once a month on Mondays from 19:00–20:30, usually outdoors in the Versoix Woods. During the colder winter months, meetings are held indoors at Webster University in Bellevue.
Troop 130 meets once a month on Mondays from 19:00–20:30, usually outdoors in the Versoix Woods. During the colder winter months, meetings are held indoors at Webster University in Bellevue.
Alongside regular meetings, Scouts take part in outdoor activities and trips throughout the year:
Alongside regular meetings, Scouts take part in outdoor activities and trips throughout the year:
Monthly: One- or two-day weekend activities
Monthly: One- or two-day weekend activities
Winter: Klondike Derby at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC), usually in mid-January
Winter: Klondike Derby at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC), usually in mid-January
Summer: Camp Alpine at KISC, usually from late June to early July, and Camp Avantura in Croatia, usually in late July or early August
Summer: Camp Alpine at KISC, usually from late June to early July, and Camp Avantura in Croatia, usually in late July or early August
Parent meetings are held online as needed, and adult participation in the troop is encouraged.
Parent meetings are held online as needed, and adult participation in the troop is encouraged.
Troop 130
Troop 130 welcomes boys* between the ages of 11 and 17, of all nationalities and religions.
For information about girls joining Scouting America, see our How to Join & Info page.
Our troop is uniquely international, with Scouts from around the world. Many are multilingual and enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures. Our Scouts attend a variety of schools throughout the Geneva–La Côte region of Switzerland and neighbouring France. English is the main language of the troop, although many of our activities take place in French.
Founded in 1975, Troop 130 is part of the Edelweiss District of the Transatlantic Council and follows the Scouting America program. Over the years, hundreds of Scouts have been part of Troop 130, with more than 50 achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Other Scouting Opportunities in Geneva
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Rolle Cycling/Fishing Campout
The Scouts set off from the International School in Founex and cycled 26 km to Plage de Rolle, where they spent the night before making the 26 km journey back the following day. Along the way, they also had the chance to go fishing in the surrounding area, making for a fun and active weekend outdoors.
Camp Avantura 2026
Set in Savudrija, Croatia, Avantura gave our Scouts a week packed with adventure, new experiences and opportunities to learn. From swimming and activities in the Adriatic Sea to working on dozens of merit badges, Scouts spent the week developing new skills, making memories and enjoying everything the camp had to offer.
Eagle Scout Project
Scouts helped construct a new fire pit at the U.S. Marine House, putting teamwork and practical skills into action while completing a lasting service project for the community.
Aare river rafting trip
At the beginning of June, our Scouts and parents spent a few hours rafting down the Aare River, enjoying the scenery and excitement along the way, including a ride through the famous Uttigen Wave!
Our Vision and Purpose
Troop 130's Vision and Purpose were created through a Scout-led initiative. The process involved:
Building awareness within the troop of the value of having a shared Vision and Purpose.
Scouts and supporting adults discussing their ideas and working together to draft the Vision and Purpose.
Encouraging every Scout and adult in the troop to put these principles into practice and help make them a reality for Troop 130.
Vision
We, Troop 130 Geneva, strive to follow the goal that Robert Baden-Powell set for young people when he founded the Scouting movement in the early 1900s:
"Prepare you young people for the adventurous life that lies ahead."
Through Scouting, we aim to develop an appreciation for the outdoors and the ability to work with and support others. We seek to build valuable skills in both leadership and teamwork, helping our Scouts become capable, resilient and prepared for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Purpose
To achieve our Vision, our Scouting activities are guided by the following principles:
Develop a greater appreciation and respect for nature.
Learn the skills needed to be capable and prepared in the outdoors.
Develop awareness of our responsibilities within society.
Understand the importance of loyalty, responsibility and respect for others.
Encourage Scouts to apply the Scout Oath and Scout Law in their everyday lives.
Troop 130 is Scout-Led ...
Troop 130 is Scout-Led ...
The scouts decide and prepare their calendar of activities and organize themselves in smaller groups known as patrols, with the experienced scouts acting as leaders and role models for the younger scouts.
The scouts decide and prepare their calendar of activities and organize themselves in smaller groups known as patrols, with the experienced scouts acting as leaders and role models for the younger scouts.
... with Parent Support
... with Parent Support
Parents of every scout take an active role, teaching skills, or as scoutmasters or on the troop committee. Both scouts and parents benefit from our vibrant, active scouting community.
Parents of every scout take an active role, teaching skills, or as scoutmasters or on the troop committee. Both scouts and parents benefit from our vibrant, active scouting community.
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