A Troop has youth ages 11-17 years old that are broken up in smaller groups called Patrols. Each Patrol functions as a family unit that works together to plan Troop meetings, activities and outdoor programs. Troops have youth leadership that meet in Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) to plan and carry out all troop programs.

1. Create a Scouting Account. Log in to my.scouting.org. If you don’t already have an account, create one.

2. Take Youth Protection Training at https://my.scouting.org/ and save/print your Certificate of Completion.

3. Fill out a Scouts BSA Boy Scouts of America Adult application. You can get an application here . You’ll have to print out a copy and fill it out. Email your completed BSA adult member application, your certificate proving you finished Youth Protection Training.

To join scouts, you’ll need to follow these steps:

1. Submit BSA Registration Application & pay pro-rated BSA national fees for Scouts BSA.

2. Pay troop fees in person (inquire about annual costs)

3. Complete the BSA Medical Form and print it to give to troop.

4. Bring the Youth application, medical forms and payment to our next troop meeting.

10 Essentials- put in Ziploc and store in day backpack with your name on it for ALL outdoor activities.

1. Map and compass

2. Pocketknife with totem chip

3. First-aid kit with moleskin for blisters

4. Extra clothing

5. Rain “snow” gear

6. Water “nalgene” bottle filled (1-2 liters)

7. Flashlight (headlamp extra batteries)

8. Trail food

9. Matches and waterproof fire starters (dryer lint or Vaseline cotton balls in Ziploc)

10. Sun protection (hat, sunblock, sunglasses, gaiter, white long sleeve)

Sleep system (tent, sleeping bag & pad, base layers, PJs, socks, beanie, extra blanket)

Clothes (dress in 3+ synthetic “polyester or wool” layers - base layer (long johns), insulation layer (warm clothes), outer layer (warm jacket) and shell (rain jacket or poncho), extra socks, under clothes, Class B shirt, shorts, camp and Hiking shoes

Camp Chair

Mess Kit - non-breakable hot/cold cup, plate, bowl, spork

Hygiene - deodorant, brush, wipes, sunscreen, lotion, Chapstick, travel toothbrush & small toothpaste

10 Essentials- put in Ziploc and store in day backpack with your name on it for ALL outdoor activities. (See Above)

Optional – snacks, flavored drinks, cards, card games, binoculars