Berthoud Troop 6 Celebrates Nine New Eagle Scouts

The young men completed community service projects and earned 21 merit badges each to achieve the highest rank in Boy Scouts.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:08pm

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A bold, abstract silkscreen-style illustration featuring a repeating icon of a Boy Scout merit badge in a grid pattern, rendered in a vibrant neon color palette of greens, blues, and oranges to convey a sense of celebration and accomplishment.The Eagle Scout rank represents the pinnacle of achievement in the Boy Scouts, and Troop 6 in Berthoud, Colorado has produced an impressive nine new Eagle Scouts in recent years.Berthoud Today

Three more scouts from Troop 6 in Berthoud, Colorado were honored at a Court of Honor ceremony on March 30 for becoming Eagle Scouts. They join six other Troop 6 members who have earned the prestigious rank over the past four years, with two more expected to complete their Eagle projects later this year. The scouts planned, funded, and executed community service initiatives ranging from restoring a historic shed to building a bike repair station and an outdoor toy shed.

Why it matters

Earning the Eagle Scout rank is an impressive accomplishment that demonstrates leadership, dedication, and a commitment to community service. Troop 6's success in producing nine Eagle Scouts in a four-year span highlights the troop's focus on challenging its members and supporting them in reaching their full potential.

The details

The three newest Eagle Scouts from Troop 6 are Ace Breneisen, Ben Clopper, and Corban Hymel. Breneisen restored a historical shed, Clopper installed a bike repair station on a local trail, and Hymel built an outdoor toy shed for a preschool he had attended. Each scout had to earn 21 merit badges and plan, fund, and complete a substantial community service project to achieve the Eagle rank. Troop 6 has a total of nine Eagle Scouts from 2024 to 2027, with two more expected to complete their projects this year.

  • The Court of Honor ceremony took place on March 30, 2026.
  • Two more Troop 6 scouts, Justin 'J.J.' Walker and Ramsey Hollander, are expected to earn their Eagle Scout rank later in 2026.

The players

Troop 6

A Boy Scout troop based in Berthoud, Colorado that has produced nine Eagle Scouts over the past four years, with a focus on challenging its members and supporting them in reaching their full potential.

Ace Breneisen

A Troop 6 scout who restored a historical shed at Longmont's Sandstone Ranch for his Eagle Scout project. He will be joining the U.S. Navy this fall to train as a Fleet Marine Force corpsman.

Ben Clopper

A Troop 6 scout who installed a bike repair station on a trail in Fort Collins for his Eagle Scout project. He is deciding between attending Purdue University or CU Boulder to study aerospace engineering.

Corban Hymel

A Troop 6 scout who built and organized an outdoor toy shed at Berthoud Early Childhood Center for his Eagle Scout project. He plans to attend Florida College in Temple Terrace, Florida.

Kevin Clopper

The Scoutmaster of Troop 6, who holds the scouts to a high standard but allows them to take the initiative on their projects.

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What they’re saying

“We hold the boys to a pretty high standard, but they take the initiative.”

— Kevin Clopper, Scoutmaster, Troop 6

“Completing it gave me a lot of confidence navigating things I would've considered 'adult,' including working with local governments and raising money.”

— Ben Clopper, Eagle Scout, Troop 6

“Leadership is more about staying accountable and solving problems than just being in charge.”

— Justin 'J.J.' Walker, Eagle Scout Candidate, Troop 6

What’s next

Two more Troop 6 scouts, Justin 'J.J.' Walker and Ramsey Hollander, are expected to complete their Eagle Scout projects and earn the rank later in 2026.

The takeaway

Troop 6's success in producing nine Eagle Scouts over four years demonstrates the power of challenging youth to reach their full potential through community service, leadership development, and a supportive troop environment. This intentional focus on youth development is inspiring the next generation of Troop 6 scouts to follow in their footsteps.