Troop 839
About
How does an all-girl BSA troop work?
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We WIN with WE!
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The BSA officially opened its doors to girls ages 11-18. This means, for the first time in history, a girl can not only join the Boy Scouts of America — She can even become an Eagle Scout! February 1, 2019, marked a significant milestone for girls across America who harbored a desire to join the scouting movement. While Girl Scouts remained an option for many girls, some felt that it didn't offer the same opportunities or experiences as its counterpart. Enter the new BSA! Previously "Boy Scouts," the new BSA welcomed girls and other non-binary identifying individuals to its ranks. When potential scouts search for troops in their area, there are two options: "Boys Troop" and "Girls Troop." Troop 839 of Central Ohio is proud to fall under "Girls Troops" and welcomes troops inclusively while uniquely offering experienced neurodivergent and mobility-challenged support.
Our
Mission
To empower young women through the acquisition of essential life skills, foster leadership development, and cultivate an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive. We strive to build confident, capable leaders who embrace diversity and make positive contributions to their communities.
Our
Vision
Our vision at Troop 839 of Central Ohio is to lead the way in empowering youth 11-18 within the framework of "Girls Troops," ensuring inclusivity for all while providing specialized support for those with neurodivergent and mobility challenges.
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Guided by the values of Scouting— a vow to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, kind, brave, and reverent—we strive to instill these virtues in every member, regardless of background or ability, creating a vibrant community where character and leadership development are paramount.
We are dedicated to bringing the best of what our organization offers—character and leadership development—to as many families and youth as possible, shaping the next generation of leaders who embody these timeless values.
We call ourselves Troop 839 because scouts from across central Ohio meet in Warehouse 839 in Hilliard, Ohio. Our official Troop number is 7839 as the leading "7" indicates an all-female troop. Our motto? We WIN with WE!
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We know that without the efforts of the women who came before us, including some of our current leaders, all female troops, and Cubs in the BSA, we would not be here today. Youth females ages 14+ were welcomed to join exploring in the late 60’s. In the late 80’s, women were allowed to be more than committee members and den mothers. They could become Assistant Scoutmasters, Webelos Den Leaders, and Cub Masters. They were also eligible for the Order of the Arrow.
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In the early 90’s women were accepted as Scoutmasters. Until 2018 the youngest a female could be in the BSA was 14. It was then that Cub Scouts were opened to females ages 5-10. In 2019, the BSA offered its flagship program, Scouts BSA, to females ages 11-17. Today, many girls participate in both GSA and BSA and many even earn their highest ranks; enough that there is a term for girls who reach the top rank in both programs - Gold in GSA and Eagle in BSA. Our Golden Eagles.
