Welcome to the Home Page for BSA Troop 78. We are part of the Raccon River Valley District in the Mid-Iowa Council.

We are proud to be chartered by the Ashworth Road Baptist Churchand meet at their facility on 5300 Ashworth Road in West Des Moines, IA. We are currently 25 scouts / 3 patrols strong.


The Boy Scout model is to be "Boy Led / Adult Guided". Here, the Scouts are in charge and make the decisions about weekly/monthly agendas and choosing our monthly camping destinations. Adult leaders provide an environment that allows boys to experience what it means to be a "boy scout". Our strong weekly attendance, fantastic facilities, and the attraction of boys from all over the West Des Moines Area confirms our "old school" approach is exactly what boys are searching for.

If this sounds like something you (or your son) would be interested in for yourselves, PLEASE feel free to stop by and visit us any Monday night at 7 PM. If you have any questions about Scouting or the way this troop operates, please check out our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page.

We especially welcome:

- 2nd years Webelos Scouts and parents searching for a Boy Scout troop that is right for them
- Current Boy Scouts who may be "bored" or having other issues in their current troops
- Former Scouts who may have quit before giving another troop a try