About Troop 162

Black Swamp Area Council patch with
red cloth 162 numbers below

Troop 162 was founded in 1999 with Brian Musselman as the Scoutmaster. We are chartered with the Cridersville Fire Department. For more than 25 years we have strived to provide an excellent scouting experience to the youth of our community.

We are based in Cridersville, Ohio and our troop is a member of the Black Swamp Area Council External Link and in the Old Sycamore District! We have scouts and volunteers from Cridersville, Lima, Wapakoneta and surrounding communities.

Since Troop 162 is a boy-run troop, there is an opportunity for all of the Scouts to gain leadership experience as they grow within Scouts. Elections are held twice a year, which provides opportunities for new leadership positions within the Troop.

Key adult leadership positions are typically held for a more extended period time, although we welcome new leaders transitioning in with Webelos. There are also many volunteer opportunities available for all parents.