First Baptist Church is proud to serve as the charter organization for Cub Scout Pack 19 and Boy Scout Troop 18. Explore the links below to learn more about these groups: Cub Scout Pack 19 Boy Scout Troop 18 Dan Beard Council
Pack 19 is Middletown's oldest Cub Scout Pack, serving in Middletown for more than 40 years (since 1976)!
Troop 18 is the oldest continually active troop in Butler County, serving in Middletown for 80 years (since 1938)!
Both Pack 19 and Troop 18 are part of the Dan Beard Council, the administrative body of the the Boy Scouts of America in the Greater Cincinnati area. It is one of the larger metropolitan councils in the U.S. and the largest youth organization in the Cincinnati area. The council administers the Scouting program through 8 districts, providing volunteer support, training, program opportunities, and administrative services such as membership and advancement records, new unit development, and unit fundraising opportunities in the form of the annual popcorn sale.
The Dan Beard Council is chartered through the Boy Scouts of America annually.
Four camp properties are operated by the council including Camp Friedlander, Camp Craig, Cub World, and Camp Michaels. Each year, over 5000 youth will participate in summer camp programs and another 20,000 will enjoy the camps in various seasonal events and unit outings.