History

Troop 272 was founded on March 26, 2007.  Within a month, this new troop had a patrol based campout.   Within 4 months this newly formed troop participated in it's first summer camp at Lost Lake Scout reservation and won Patrol Honor awards for all patrols, placed second in "The Gauntlet", won the Reptile and Amphibian contest, and won the award for the best skit.  The troop also conducted it's own church service with it's Chaplain's Aides and the Chaplain's Aides also participated in the camp-wide church service.

The Scout Method

Troop 272 was founded and is operated by the ideals of the Scout Method.  This method promotes self-reliance, self government, and self learning amoung other things.  The troop is lead by the Patrol Leaders' Council, not the adult leaders, and they are responsible for planning and conducting the troop's activities. The patrol leaders' council is composed of the following voting members: senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leaders, any any other boys in a leadership position in the troop.

The Scout Method in detail