• .: Welcome to Troop 617 :.

    Our Boy Scout Troop is based in Southwestern Ohio and has a rich history. We are a member of the Dan Beard Council of Greater Cincinnati and our Troop Charter is held by The Northeast Community Church in Loveland Ohio. Our troop meets every Thursday night at 6:30 at The Northeast Community Church, 12079 Lebanon Road, Loveland Ohio 45140.
  • Next Meeting – May 10, 2012

    Posted By Scout Webmaster on May 5, 2012

    Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday May 10rd from 6:30 to 8:00 at Northeast Community Church. Please come prepared to continue working on your advancement and merit badges.

    Shawnee State Park Campout – May 18-20

    Posted By Scout Webmaster on April 30, 2012

    On May 18-20 we will be heading out to Shawnee Stat Park for camping and REQUIRED backpacking for those scouts heading to high adventure this year. Please review the attached PDF for more information on dates and times, etc.

    Shawnee State Park May 18 2012

    Next Meeting – May 3, 2012

    Posted By Scout Webmaster on April 30, 2012

    Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday May 3rd from 6:30 to 8:00 at Northeast Community Church. Please come prepared to continue working on your advancement and merit badges.

    Last week we did some Orienteering work, we might continue doing that work so please come prepared to continue that.

    And as usual please wear your Class A or Class B uniform. If you do a flag ceremony for advancement please make sure you are wearing your Class A shirt.

    Summer Camp 2012 Details

    Posted By Scout Webmaster on April 30, 2012

    Summer camp is quickly approaching. Please review the attached PDF for more information.

    SUMMER CAMP 2012

    Order of the Arrow update

    Posted By Scout Webmaster on April 21, 2012

    On Saturday April 21st four of our Boy Scouts were publically called out in a very solemn event up at Ft. Ancient. The next step for these scouts in their OA path is the OA Ordeal which challenges them like no other scouting experience has.

    For more information on OA and what is involved follow this link:

    Order of the Arrow

    Troop617 is now on Twitter and Facebook

    Posted By Webmaster on July 30, 2009

    Do you Twitter or use Facebook?  If so come follow us at www.twitter.com/troop617 or Troop 617 Facebook Group

    Sign up to get updates and other messages. Both have security setup and you have to know the secret handshake to get in!

    Committee Meetings

    Posted By Webmaster on July 31, 2009

    The Committee Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month right after Scouts is over.

    New Photos have been uploaded

    Posted By Webmaster on October 30, 2010

    Check out the Photo Gallery on the bottom right side of the page, summer camp pictures are avaialble.

    If anyone has pictures from event please let the webmaster know…..

    2013 National Jamboree

    Posted By Webmaster on November 9, 2011

    Have you heard that the 2013 National Jamboree will be held at the Scout facility at the new Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia! If you what to know what it’s all about please click on this THIS link for more details

    Next Meeting – February 9, 2012

    Posted By Scout Webmaster on February 7, 2012

    Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday February 9th from 6:30 to 8:00 at Northeast Community Church. Please come prepared to continue working on your advancement and merit badges.

    Knobstone Trail

    Posted By Scout Webmaster on February 11, 2012

    March 9th through March 11th.  Knobstone Trail in Indiana, backpacking and base camping.

    Hocking Hills

    Posted By Scout Webmaster on February 11, 2012

    April 13th through April 15th.  Hocking Hills, base camping and day hikes.

    Hocking Hills

    Posted By Scout Webmaster on April 7, 2012

    April 13th through April 15th.  Hocking Hills, base camping and day hikes.