Troop 130
Scouts BSA
Geneva・Vaud・Switzerland
Welcome to Adventure!
Welcome to Adventure!
Hiking, camping, snow sports, canoe trips and much more ….
Hiking, camping, snow sports, canoe trips and much more ….
Scouting with Troop 130 provides camaraderie, fun, excitement and opportunities to develop new skills, through outdoor activities, useful service projects, leadership training, discovery and guidance.
Scouting with Troop 130 provides camaraderie, fun, excitement and opportunities to develop new skills, through outdoor activities, useful service projects, leadership training, discovery and guidance.
Troop 130
Troop 130
Troop 130 welcomes boys and girls* between the ages of 11 and 17 of all nationalities and religions.
Troop 130 welcomes boys and girls* between the ages of 11 and 17 of all nationalities and religions.
* For more about girls joining Troop 130 see How to Join & Info page
* For more about girls joining Troop 130 see How to Join & Info page
Our thriving troop is uniquely international, with scouts from all over the world. Most are multi-lingual and are happy mixing with people of all backgrounds and cultures. They attend many different schools in the Geneva – La Côte area of Switzerland and neighbouring France. Troop activities are conducted in English.
Our thriving troop is uniquely international, with scouts from all over the world. Most are multi-lingual and are happy mixing with people of all backgrounds and cultures. They attend many different schools in the Geneva – La Côte area of Switzerland and neighbouring France. Troop activities are conducted in English.
Founded in 1975, Troop 130 is part of the Edelweiss District and follows the Scouts BSA program.
Founded in 1975, Troop 130 is part of the Edelweiss District and follows the Scouts BSA program.
Over the years hundreds of scouts have passed through our troop, with over 50 achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Over the years hundreds of scouts have passed through our troop, with over 50 achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
When & Where
When & Where
[ The below applies to usual times. During the current covid situation we are meeting at various alternative locations. ]
[ The below applies to usual times. During the current covid situation we are meeting at various alternative locations. ]
We meet every 2 weeks on Mondays from 19h00 to 20h30 at the La Châtaigneraie campus of Ecolint, Chemin de la Ferme 2, 1297 Founex, Vaud.
We meet every 2 weeks on Mondays from 19h00 to 20h30 at the La Châtaigneraie campus of Ecolint, Chemin de la Ferme 2, 1297 Founex, Vaud.
There are monthly one or two day outdoor activities on weekends. Winter activities include the Klondike Derby at the International Scout Center in Kandersteg, Switzerland and our annual snow shoe hike with an overnight cabin stay.
There are monthly one or two day outdoor activities on weekends. Winter activities include the Klondike Derby at the International Scout Center in Kandersteg, Switzerland and our annual snow shoe hike with an overnight cabin stay.
In the summer we offer a one-week summer camp also at the Scout center in Kandersteg.
In the summer we offer a one-week summer camp also at the Scout center in Kandersteg.
Recent Events
Recent Events
July 2020
The scouts did a great job cleaning out the local camel stables. One of many projects we do to serve our community.
January 2020
21 scouts enjoyed a fantastic weekend of skiing in Leysin, Switzerland. The scouts made a delicious dinner in our lovely chalet. Thanks to all the parents for driving and supporting the weekend.
November 2019
Cardboard box campout fun included making a giant catapult. Well done scouts for raising lots of money in the fundraiser for the troop and the soup kitchen in Geneva!
September 2019
The scouts camped at St Cergue with a stunning view of Lake Geneva! They cooked their own meals organised by patrols.
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 also take active roles, teaching skills, or as scoutmasters or on the troop committee. Both scouts and parents benefit from our vibrant, active scouting community.
Parents also take active roles, teaching skills, or as scoutmasters or on the troop committee. Both scouts and parents benefit from our vibrant, active scouting community.
