If your son is thinking about Becoming a Boy Scout, you've come to the right place.

Perhaps you've come to our Troop's website because your son or daughter is thinking about joining the Scouts BSA program. If you live in the Northern Virginia area near the city of McLean, we invite you to explore our website and learn more about Troop 1916 (and Troop 2119 for girls). We believe you'll see how scouting will change your kid’s life (and yours) in many ways.

Joining a Scouts BSA Troop will be a life-changing decision for both your kid and you. But not all Troops operate in the same way. The Scouts, the Adult Leadership, and our parents will become a big part of your lives for the next six or seven years. Therefore, it is very important to find the Troop that not only suits your son, but also you as parents.

Most importantly, Troop 1916 welcomes young boys & girls from every social, ethnic, and economic background, from every religious faith, and at every stage of their growth.  

One aspect of our Troop, however, is a constant part of its culture and organization: We work hard to ensure that scouting is an experience that will influence your son's life in a positive way.

Scouting can help your kid make the transition from child to adult, which is not always an easy process in today's culture. In Troop 1916, we encourage your kid to flourish as an individual; to work as an active member of a team with a common purpose; to overcome challenges on his own, but know when to ask for help from his fellow Troop members; to become a good citizen who will contribute to his community and our larger society in different ways; and, ultimately, to teach him important and timeless leadership skills that will serve him well for many years to come.

Our Scouts in Troop 1916 learn a lot about themselves and establish new friendships that often last a lifetime. And we do much more than just learn the names of our Scouts. We want to know about their interests, their personalities, and even their quirks.

Finally, in addition to all of these skills that your kid will learn, we want every member of our Troop to have a great time throughout his years in scouting.

Although a Scout's journey from Tenderfoot to Eagle is a defined and sometimes challenging one, the route that your kid takes is unique and very personal, which is something that Troop 1916 understands and promotes. We encourage diversity of thought, ideas, and interests among our Scouts, and we work to accommodate each Scout according to his abilities and interests. 

In Troop 1916, we ask our Scouts to live by this simple, but powerful, mantra:

"The more you give, the less you expect, the more you will get."

We invite you to join us at a Troop meeting or attend one of our outings to see how we do things. You never know: We may be the right Troop for your kid and for you. Please request more information or apply if you want to know more about Boy Scouting and Troop 1916.

Click the button below to download our handy guide to our Troop and scouting in general. This document clearly (We hope!) outlines the structure of Scouts BSA and Troop 1916, information on advancement in scouting, and how Scouts earn their merit badges.

Thanks for visiting our website. We hope that you will find it interesting and helpful in making the best decision for your son--and you.