Troop 490 BSA

In Scouting, we vow to help other people at all times. The safety of Scouts, volunteers, their families and our communities is our top priority. Our goal in scouting is to serve our youth to the best of our ability for their enrichment and growth. We will keep this in mind in our planning and follow statutes set by the health department and our national and local scout councils. This may include more outdoor activities, masking, and social distancing.

We encourage you to follow health practices set forth by the public health department. If you or a member of your family is sick, please stay home, rest, get well and seek professional medical attention if needed. Thank you for your assistance in our efforts.

If you have any questions, contact scouttroop490@gmail.com

Best regards,

Matt Beals

Scoutmaster

We are a Scouts BSA Troop based in Monticello, IL and chartered by our local Lions Club. We are registered in the Prairie Fire District of the Prairielands Council. Our troop was formed in April of 1990, hence our name, Troop 490.

In a standard scouting year, we meet each Monday night from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Monticello United Methodist Church, located at
2020 E. Washington Street
Monticello, IL.

Scouts ages 11-18 work together to plan their meetings, activities, and advancement under the guidance and supervision of adult leaders. We also participate in service projects throughout the year such as yard clean ups, proper flag disposal, and during a typical year, helping with our Lions Club fish fries. These practices help reinforce the overall Aims of Scouting which are character development, leadership development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.

For more information about our troop check out our Facebook page.

To learn more about youth advancements check out this BSA guide.

SCOUTS BSA
TROOP 490

MONTICELLO, IL

COVID 19 ACTION PLAN

Our Troop

TRUSTWORTHY • LOYAL • HELPFUL • FRIENDLY • CURTEOUS • KIND • OBEDIENT • CHEERFUL • THRIFTY • BRAVE • CLEAN • REVERENT