Who we are

Troop 1920 is a Scouts BSA Troop for Girls. Troop 1920 is chartered by the Boy Scouts of America to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge # 15 Rockville / Washington.

Where are we

Troop 1920 is located in the Seneca District of the National Capital Area Council. Our focus area are members of upper Montgomery County Maryland, including: Rockville, Gaithersburg, Washington Grove, Montgomery Village, Darnstown, Germantown, Clarksburg, Laytonsville, and Damascus; however we are open to anyone who is willing come to join us. Our meetings are held in Montgomery Village, Maryland.

If you are looking for a Scouts BSA Troop for boys, some nearby Troops include: Troop 1988, Troop 1323, Troop 926 and Troop 318. You can also use the BeAScout website to help you locate other Troops in your area.

If you are looking for a Cub Scout pack, for either Boys or Girls, you can also use the BeAScout website. Some nearby Packs include: Pack 468, Pack 64, and Pack 926 (boys only).

What we do

Troop meetings are held on Wednesday evenings at the Covenant United Methodist Church. Gathering activities begin at 6:30 pm and the opening flag ceremony is at 7:00 pm.

Each month, the Troop tries to hold at least one activity event such as a campout, hike, or special event.

How to join

The joining requirements for Troop 1920 are:

  • Be a girl who
    • is at least 11 years old, or
    • 10 years old and has completed the fifth grade, or
    • 10 years old and has earned the Arrow of Light Award
  • Is not yet 18 years old.
  • Completes the online youth application or a paper youth member application
  • Pays membership fees and unit dues.
    • The National BSA organization fee for a youth member is $80 per year (usually paid on-line when you register)
    • Starting January 1st, 2024, there is a National Capital Area Council participation fee for a youth member of $80 (paid at the same time as the National fee)
    • There is also a one-time $25 joining fee when either a youth or adult first registers with the BSA (also paid when registering).
    • The Troop dues are currently $40/year, due each November and paid to the Troop.
    • If you want to receive the “Scout Life” magazine, it is an additional $15.

Adult Leaders

To learn more about being a merit badge counselor or an Adult leader with our Troop, please click here.

To learn more

You can learn more about the Scouts BSA program and the aims and methods of Scouts BSA. To request additional information, please contact us.

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