Troop 566 & 2566
Troop 566 & 2566
Scouts BSA · Saratoga, California
Troop 566 (boys) and Troop 2566 (girls) — linked Scouts BSA troops for youth 11–18, chartered by Menlo Church, part of the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council.
When we meet
1st & 3rd Thursday, September–May
Menlo Church, Saratoga. New families and visiting Scouts are always welcome — no experience necessary.
Why families choose us
Scouts BSA gives every Scout — girl or boy — a path from their first campout to Eagle. Troop 566 and Troop 2566 run parallel programs, share our outdoor calendar, and are both led entirely by youth, with adults there to guide, not run the show.
What Scouting builds
Backpacking, camping, climbing, water sports — Scouts plan and lead their own outings, rain or shine.
Every patrol is run by Scouts. Younger members are mentored by older ones, all the way to Eagle.
Troop 566 and 2566 Scouts give back to Saratoga through Eagle projects and community service.
A patrol that sticks together for years — friendships that carry well past age 18.
Support the troop
Troop 566/2566 is entirely parent- and volunteer-run. Your gift covers camperships, gear, and trip scholarships so no Scout is turned away for cost.
Give Now“I joined as a shy sixth grader. Four years later I was leading my own patrol on a five-day trip I planned myself.”
— Placeholder Scout, Troop 566