Big trails. Bigger goals. One awesome step toward Life rank or hiking adventures.

Scouts, this is your chance to trade screen time for trail time and build the kind of grit, confidence, and outdoor skills that make real adventures happen. If you’re working on the Life rank and need the Hiking merit badge, now is the time to lace up, show up, and start moving toward the finish line.

🌲 Join Mr. Cassizzi, Scoutmaster of Troop 16, for his annual Hiking Merit Badge class. You’ll learn what it takes to plan, prepare, and complete meaningful hikes while building endurance, teamwork, and trail-smart confidence.

📍 First class: September 5 at 10:00 a.m. at the Russell Park Trailhead

đź§­ What to do next: Talk to your Scoutmaster, review the full class details, and get ready to hit the trail: Hiking Merit Badge class information.

🔥 Whether you’re chasing rank advancement, prepping for bigger backpacking adventures, or just ready to prove what you can do, this class is a strong step forward. Bring your energy, your questions, and your Scout spirit—the trail is calling!

Questions? Contact Mr. Cassizzi at 512.762.5408 (text preferred) or rscassizzi@gmail.com.