Welcome to the scouting family of Troop 446 where we look to enrich the lives of boys and make a difference in the kind of men they become. Located on North Carolina's Crystal Coast and adjacent to the Croatan National Forest, our Troop enjoys a wide array of outdoor activities that include hiking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and more. 

In Troop 446 we follow the guidance and values espoused by the Boy Scouts of America since its founding in 1910. Over the past 90+ years, it has been the mission of the Boy Scouts to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Troop 446 works toward these three aims:

1) Growth in moral strength and character. We may define this as what the boy is--his personal qualities, his values, his outlook.
2) Participating citizenship. Used broadly, citizenship means the boy's relationship to others. He comes to learn of his obligations to other people, to the society he lives in, and to the government that presides over that society.
3) Development of physical, mental, and emotional fitness.  Fitness includes the body (well-tuned and healthy), the mind (able to think and solve problems), and the emotions (self-control, courage, and self-respect).

To accomplish these aims, Scouting has developed its program using eight methods.

1) Ideals. As spelled out in the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan.
2) Patrols. The patrol method gives Scouts an experience in group living and participating citizenship. 
3) Outdoors. Scouting is designed to take place outdoors. It is in the outdoors that Scouts share responsibilities and learn to live with each other.

5) Adult Association. Boys learn from the example set by their adult leaders. Troop leadership may be male or female, and associations with adults of high character is encouraged.

6) Personal Growth. As Scouts plan their activities and progress toward their goals, they experience personal growth. The Good Turn concept is a major part of the personal growth method of Scouting. Boys grow as they participate in community service projects and do Good Turns for others. The religious emblems program is also a large part of personal growth. 7) Leadership Development. Scouting encourages boys to learn and practice leadership skills. Every Scout has the opportunity to participate in both shared leadership and total leadership situations.

8) Uniform. The uniform makes the Scout troop visible as a force for good and creates a positive youth image in the community. Wearing the uniform is an action that shows each Scout's commitment to the aims and purposes of Scouting.