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Welcome to BSA Troop 685 from San Diego, California. Troop 685 is a scout-led troop where the boys decide upon, lead and participate in their trips, activities, and service projects. Adult leaders guide scouts on this journey and on their path to Eagle. Troop 685 meets at 7 PM every Tuesday evening, usually at Del Sur Elementary School. Exceptions will be noted on the Troop Calendar on this website. Many thanks to our chartering organization, Rancho Bernardo Veterans Memorial Association.

Those interested in having Troop 685 scouts participate in a service event are asked to submit the attached form to service@troop685.org.

Conservation Service: Webb Park Sunday, May 24 2-5 PM

Posted on May 8 2026 - 12:37pm

Earn conservation service hours! Scouts and Adults are needed to help clean up Webb Park Sunday afternoon for the Memorial Day Ceremony the next morning. Please bring shovels, rakes and gloves for CONSERVATION MINDED service on Sunday night. This will include spreading mulch in the rose flower beds, cleaning dirt off of the memorial plaques, and a trash cleaning walk around the lake and surrounding areas No overnight camping at the event this year. *Lots of scouts and adults needed at the Memorial Day Sunday afternoon/Monday service events to support our charter organization, the Rancho Bernardo Veterans Memorial Association.Sign up here.    

SERVICE: Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 25

Posted on May 8 2026 - 12:37pm

Please join us in supporting our charter organization, Rancho Bernardo Veterans Memorial Association, this Memorial Day. We typically assist with handing out flyers, leading the Pledge of Allegiance, and breaking down the event. This year, we have also been asked to help with the setup and breakdown of all the equipment, extending our timeframe both earlier and later. More details and sign up here.   

Help Needed - Nuwan Dewasurenra Eagle Project build dates May 17 and May 30

Posted on May 8 2026 - 12:36pm

Hello scouts - this is Nuwan Dewasurendra, and I'm looking for help with my upcoming Eagle Project build. My project involves constructing a Bulletin board for Athletic Facility in Del Norte High School. Any help is appreciated and your time will count towards service hours. Please see details on troop website calendar.

Radio Merit Badge on USS Midway (1 day only) 11/7

Posted on Apr 27 2026 - 3:17pm

Scouts will learn key radio communication concepts using the EDGE method, visit the ship’s radio communications center, and conduct radio operations from the flight deck.

Radio Merit Badge instruction runs 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, followed by Scout-led Midway Magic from 12:00–5:00 PM. Cost is $20 per Scout, which includes a full day on the USS Midway. For more information or to register, contact Samantha Hunter at shunter@midway.org. (Wildly popular - only 1 date left) 

Weekend Prep Hikes for Philmont (everyone welcome)

Posted on Apr 27 2026 - 3:16pm

 Bernardo, Mt. San Jacinto, Blue Sky,Iron Mountain, Stanley Peak (c'mon Philmont) 

2026 Adult Training Opportunities and also learn how to become a Merit Badge Counselor

Posted on Apr 27 2026 - 3:15pm

Please see the attached flyer to learn more about many upcoming adult training opportunities. Also included is information about how to become a Merit Badge Counselor. Troop 685: Youth-Led Adventures - Parent Powered Support! (Please note: IOLS and Wilderness First Aid are full for April) 

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