Community service is at the core of Troop 418’s mission. Through various service projects, our scouts learn the value of helping others, taking responsibility, and making a positive impact. Whether it’s organizing food drives, cleaning up local parks, or assisting with community events, our scouts are dedicated to making a difference. By participating in these projects, scouts not only earn service hours but also develop empathy, leadership, and a strong sense of civic duty. Join Troop 418 and be a part of our commitment to serving the community!
September 2025 Wave of Thanks Beach Cleanup
On September 20, 2025, Troop 418 participated in the Wave of Thanks Beach Cleanup at Seaplane Lagoon in Alameda, celebrating three years of student-led environmental action. Scouts volunteered alongside other youth groups to help clean the shoreline, demonstrating their commitment to community service and environmental stewardship. The event began with a morning check-in and light breakfast, followed by a hands-on shoreline cleanup where Scouts worked together to remove trash and protect the local ecosystem. After the cleanup, participants gathered at Almanac Taproom for a celebratory lunch and presentations highlighting the impact of youth leadership and community involvement. This meaningful service project allowed Scouts to give back to the community while reinforcing the values of responsibility, teamwork, and environmental awareness.
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July 2025 TACCA flag ceremony service
On July 27, 2025, Troop 418 participated in the TACCA event by providing a formal flag ceremony. Scouts proudly presented the colors, demonstrating respect, teamwork, and strong Scouting values while supporting the community event.
June 2025 James Leitch Plantes Boxes
Troop 418 supported an Eagle Scout project at James Leitch Elementary School by collaborating with Kevin Yan to design and construct two 2’ x 8’ raised planter boxes. The project helped enhance the school grounds while providing Scouts with hands-on experience in teamwork, planning, and community service.
May 2025 Scout O Rama
Troop 418 proudly participated in Scout-O-Rama 2025 by organizing an interactive Robotics Booth, bringing STEM excitement to Scouts and families from across the council. This year also marked a special milestone — our first time marching in the flag parade, showing our growing presence and commitment to the Scouting community.
We collaborated with fellow troops from SVMBC, rallying Scouts involved in robotics to represent their teams and showcase their work. Our booth was part of the vibrant Robotics Library, featuring 5 FTC teams and 2 FLL teams from Troops 418, 468, 373, and 2219. Together, we set up hands-on activities and engaging displays that sparked curiosity and inspired young minds to explore the world of robotics.
A big thank-you to everyone who helped make this STEM outreach a success — from booth setup to team coordination, your effort made a lasting impact!
Jan. 2025 STEM Merit Badge
On January 12, 2025, Troop 418 hosted an exciting STEM Merit Badge event, demonstrating our ability to make a significant impact despite being a smaller troop. We proudly collaborated with Troops 468, 2468, 110, 2110, 152, and 2152, bringing together scouts from diverse backgrounds to participate in this remarkable event.
With the support of FTC Hyperion 9614, we provided scouts the opportunity to earn merit badges in Robotics, Programming, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Chemistry. This event not only enriched the scouts’ knowledge but also fostered a spirit of teamwork and community engagement.
Sept. 2024 Community service
On September 21, 2024, we volunteered at the Alameda Food Bank to help pack food for people in need. Alongside other volunteers, we prepared 14,499 pounds of food, providing 12,034 meals. Through our efforts, we were able to help 177 families access nutritious food. It was a great opportunity to practice cooperation and live out the Scout spirit by doing a good turn daily.
Alameda Food Bank
Aug. 2024 Community Service
We assisted with the Eagle Project at Weibel Elementary School on 8/16/24 by preparing planting areas with good soil and beautifying the garden by planting plants.
