Special needs Boy Scout accepting applications

Boy Scout Troop 926 meets every Monday at St. Martha’s Church, Herbertsville Road, Point Pleasant, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

On Jan. 4 at 7:30 p.m. the troop will be accepting applications for differently abled and boys with special needs who want to join Boy Scouts. It is an opportunity to make friends and have fun while learning life skills.

Boy Scouting, one of the traditional membership divisions of the BSA, is available to boys who are at least 10 years old or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10, or who are 11 years old. The program achieves the BSA’s objectives of developing character, citizenship and personal fitness.

Special needs Scouts can take as long as they want to earn merit badges.

For more information, call 732-938- 5830 or email bsatroop7926@gmail.com.