Helping boys become active citizens in their community, nation, and world.
The Triple-Three Experience
Developing young leaders
As much as practical, Troop 333 is a “Scout run” Troop. Scouts make decisions about running the Troop and the activities that they participate in. This teaches responsibility and develops leadership and planning skills. Volunteer parent leaders provide oversight and guidance to ensure that all activities are safe, fun, and inclusive.
Environmental stewardship
Scouts in Troop 333 live and act in accordance with the Outdoor Code. On backpacking, camping, and hiking trips we follow Leave No Trace principles, take steps to minimize our environmental impact, and actively improve the areas we visit. On the path to Eagle, Scouts learn the principles and practices of environmental science and sustainability.
Caring for our community
Our exclusive partnership with the San Francisco Department of Recreation & Parks places Troop 333 Scouts alongside city employees to conserve and improve our shared outdoor spaces. The troop also works with the SF/Marin Food Bank, helps maintain district campsites, assists at Cub Scout events, and takes on other special service projects
Outdoor adventure
We provide robust opportunities for Scouts to venture beyond the city and experience Northern California’s spectacular wilderness. We typically offer 4–6 overnight weekend trips per year, as well as numerous day hikes ranging from 5–20 miles. In July we join troops from all over the Bay Area for 1–2 weeks at Camp Royaneh.
Learning new skills
Through the merit badge system, Scouts learn valuable skills that will serve them for a lifetime — from Scoutcraft skills such as Backpacking, Cooking, First Aid, and Wilderness Survival to effective leadership, communication, and personal management. Scouts are encouraged to deepen their curiosity and broaden their interests through BSA’s 135 merit badge offerings.
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Adult Leadership
Trained adult leaders work directly with Scouts at weekly meetings, outings, and other activties. They provide the mentorship, leadership and training to help Scouts lead themselves.
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Christopher Simmons
Scoutmaster
The Scoutmaster is the adult responsible for the vision and program of the troop. He works directly with the Scouts, training youth leaders to run the troop by providing direction, coaching, and support. The Scoutmaster oversees weekly troop meetings and the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC).
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Cyrus Colangelo
Senior Assistant Scoutmaster
The Senior Assistant Scoutmaster serves as the Scoutmaster when the Scoutmaster is absent. He attends troop and committee meetings, and helps conduct Scoutmaster Conferences. Cyrus formerly served as Scoutmaster for Troop 333. He has a long history of leadership and deep connections throughout the Scouting community.
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Liam Carr
Assistant Scoutmaster
Assistant Scoutmasters help deliver the program created by the troop’s youth leaders and Scoutmaster. They work directly with Scouts to train and advise, and ensure that actiies are safe, appropriate, and inclusive. Liam oversees the Leadership Corps—a group of senior youth who mentor the troop’s youth leaders.
Troop Committee
The Troop Committee is comprised of trained adult volunteers who work behind the scenes to support the program. Members of the Troop Committee also participate in Scouts’ Board of Review for rank advancement
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Heather Nye
Troop Committee Chair
The Troop Committee Chair ensures that all committee functions are carried out. They appoint and supervise the Troop’s committee and leaders and organize the committee to see that all committee responsibilities are delegated, coordinated and completed. Heather heads the troop’s annual recharter process and ensures all adult leaders have up-to-date training.
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Kathleen Lunbeck
Chartered Organization Representative
The Chartered Organization Representative is the organization’s contact with our district and Council. Kathleen represents the troop at monthly District Roundtable meetings and reports back to the troop committee. Together with the Scoutmaster and Troop Committee Chair, she is one of the “Key 3” leaders responsible for running the troop.
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Adam Sweet
Outdoor Activities Coordinator
The Outdoor Activities Coordinator is a resource to the troop’s youth leadership when they plan activities such as hiking, camping, backpacking, canoeing, etc.). Adam helps find and reserve camp sites, secure permits, and coordinate transportation. He helps instruct Scouts on outdoor safety principles and practices to ensure Scouts are prepared for the adventures they undertake .
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Katherine Dulany
New Member Coordinator
The New Member Coordinator is the welcoming ambassador for the troop. Katherine is the troop’s liaison to Cub Scout Packs and supervises youth Den Chiefs. She oversees our recruitment efforts, welcomes new Scouts and families, assists with the membership registration process, and is a resource to new families as they transition into the troop.
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David Dulany
Advancement Coordinator
The Advancement Coordinator works with the Scoutmaster, Outdoor Activities Chair, and Troop Guide to ensure the troop’s programming provides opportunities for Scouts to meet rank and badge requirements. When Scouts are signed off on requirements by adult or youth leaders, they report their progress to the Advancement Chair who makes it a part of their official record.
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Mike Yien
Quartermaster
As Quartermaster, Mike oversees the troop’s equipment, recommends new purchases, and liaises with equipment suppliers to secure deals for our Scouts. He is a resource to the troop’s youth Quartermaster who tracks inventory, ensures that items are returned clean and in good condition and instructs Scouts on the proper care, maintenance and repair of equipment..
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Amelie Wen
Treasurer
The Treasurer manages the troop’s finances. She creates an annual budget with input from other committee members and the Scoutmaster. Amelie issues reimbursements for approved expenses, collects annual dues and pays the troop’s bills, and recommends the scope and cadence of fundraising efforts.
Youth Protection
Keeping Kids Safe
Thoughtfully planned and appropriately supervised activities help keep Scouts safe from physical harm. It is our paramount commitment to ensure that youth in our charge are also protected from emotional harm, bullying and all forms of child abuse.
True youth protection can be only achieved through the focused commitment of everyone in Scouting. We follow strict policies regarding contact and communication between adults and minors, peer interaction, and digital safety. All volunteers are trained in the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse.
Leaders
All leaders complete mandatory BSA Youth Protection Training and CA State Mandated Reporter Training.
Parents
All parents are required to complete an online BSA Youth Protection Training course every two years.
Scouts
All Scouts receive age-appropriate training for Digital Safety, Bullying, and BSA Youth Protection Policies.
Expectations & Requirements
What we expect from Scouts
Treat each other (and everyone) with respect
Embrace a spirit of adventure and learning
Attend 75% of weekly meetings (necessary to meet advancement goals)
Work towards badges outside of meetings
Assist in planning campouts and other activities—meals, food shopping, cooking, coordinating equipment needs, etc.
Participate in bi-monthly service partnership with SF Rec & Parks
Have fun. Be inquisitive, and support each other!
What we expect from parents
Attend Parent Committee Meetings the first Tuesday of the month (7–8:30pm via Zoom)
Consider serving in a Troop Committee position
Support your Scout in his advancement journey
Carpool and/or chaperone trips/campouts
Share any specific expertise you have (maybe even teach a merit badge!)
At least one parent/guardian registered as an adult volunteer
Adult volunteers must take an online Youth Protection course (approx. 1 hr.)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Supervision of scouts is achieved with 1:5 ratio of trained adults/scouts, with a minimum of 2 adults present at all times. Scouts never meet alone with an adult leader.
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We provide camping opportunities 4-6 times per year. Most are 1-2 nights with one weeklong campout in the summer. Most trips are within 1-4 hour drive of the city.
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If you are new to camping/Scouting don’t worry! The troop maintains an inventory of tents, stoves and other equipment. Scouts will need their own mess kit, hiking boots for longer hikes, and a backpack. If you’re not ready to commit to buying new equipment, backpacks can often be borrowed from other Scouts or rented from REI.
We have a great community of families; as Scouts outgrow boots, packs, and uniforms many offer them to younger or newer members of the troop.
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Scouts sleep in troop tents as patrols and are grouped by age. Adults always sleep in separate tents.
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No, but we encourage Scouts to attend as many as possible. Camping trips are a great opportunity for Scouts to get outside the city and experience that natural splendor of the Bay Area. If your Scout is interested in attaining Eagle, they will need a total of 20 nights camping. Instruction for various merit badge requirements are often offered on these trips (cooking, search and rescue, hiking, etc.).
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No. While our troop is focused on outdoor education, other activities include basketball games, BBQs, our annual “SF Adventure” (think: Amazing Race), Museum visits, Bike rides, and more.
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Beach cleanups, park cleanups, our annual Food Bank drive, Camp Royaneh spring cleaning, an ongoing partnership with SF Rec & Parks. Scouts need a minimum of 6 service hours per year to meet rank advancement requirements.
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We are a boy troop. Troop 333's chartering organization is open to exploring whether to similarly charter a linked girl troop. This requires a number of steps, the first of which is identifying committed female leaders. Please contact us if you'd like to discuss further.
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Yes! Prospective Scouts and their families are welcome to attend a meeting or join us on a day hike. Just reach out to us with a little advance notice for the details.
Due to our youth protection policies, visitors are not permitted on overnight trips. Our policies require that all adults attending overnight excursions complete a background check and youth protection training.