Scouts BSA Troop 114

In 1923, five adult volunteers and eleven boys, led by Scoutmaster George Justice Gray (1923-1944), were assembled to form Troop 114 as Chartered by the Hyde Park Community (Formerly known as Linwood) Methodist Church. 100 years later we have 35 youth and 15 adult volunteers and are the 2nd Oldest Troop in Cincinnati and the 4th oldest continuously chartered scouting program in the Dan Beard Council of the Boy Scouts of America. 

2/5 Scout Sunday

The Boy Scouts of America designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day) as Scout Sunday, to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. HPCUMC kicked off the Centennial Celebration on Sunday, February 5th. The day was made officially historical with a mayoral proclamation marking this day, Troop 114 Day in Cincinnati. (100 years to the date from the original charter ). Scouts live out their “Duty to God” by serving as greeters, ushers and more. A recognition ceremony took place, during services, for our scouts and volunteers!

4/21 Alumni Social Celebration

Over 100 Alumni gathered for an adult friendly Social on Friday, April 21st from 6p-9p, at Fueled Collective in the Rookwood Exchange. This fellowship event included games, prizes, silent auction and more! Old friends and new acquaintances raised over $9K while we gathered to celebrate and support 100yrs of scouting at HPCUMC!

Sponsored By:

Friend of Scouts, the Jack Ball Family, and..

7/12 Eagle Reunion at Camp Friedlander

On Wednesday, July 12th, Eagles and scouts alumni gather for an Ice Cream Social with the current scouts of Troop 114 during their Summer Camp session and shared some memories while helping our scouts make new ones!

Thanksgiving Baskets

Scouts living out their promise to, “help other people at all times.”

Each November our scouts and families partner with Hyde Park Community United Methodists Church, and their sponsoring partners, for this annual community service project serving over 670+ under resourced families throughout Cincinnati providing them with a bountiful Thanksgiving Meal.

With a Century of developing youth into leaders, many stand out but none so great as with that of the example set by Jack Stith (‘57). This honor has been established, in his name, as a memorial to recognize those who have provided outstanding dedication and service to Troop 114 and to the scouting program as a whole.

On January 9th, 2023, at our Opening Centennial CoH, we recognized our inaugural inductees, Steve and Laura Stith Deck!