Join Scouting

STEP 1: Meet The Criteria

So you are ready to be a part of Scouts BSA Troop 695/8695? Before you can start earning badges and going on exciting trips, you must meet the following requirements:

You must have completed the fifth grade and be at least 10 years old.

OR

You must have earned the Arrow of Light Award in Cub Scouts and be at least 10 years old.

OR

You must be at least 11 years old but have not reached age 18.

STEP 2: Complete The BSA Registration Form

As with all things, nothing is complete until the paperwork is done. Parents are required to complete an official youth application for their child. We also ask that interested parents complete an official adult application just in case they want to go on a specific campout with their scout, are asked to drive scouts to an event, or would like to teach a merit badge class.

Troop leaders have copies of the official BSA applications for you to complete. If you would rather complete them at home, the following images are links to the online forms. Please turn the application in to any troop leader.

Join troop for Boys by clicking here.

Join troop for Girls by clicking here.

Or fill out the paper version and return with payment.

STEP 3: Submit Registration Fee

Registration fee for youth members is currently $180. This fee covers the national registration fee, council program fees, and insurance. A subscription to Scout Life Magazine is an additional $15. Adult registration fee is $100. Checks can be made payable to ‘Troop 695’. Submit the registration fee to any troop leader. Scouterships are available to offset the cost of registration if needed.

Step 4: Fill out BSA Annual Health From

The scouts need to share some health information so we know how to keep them safe. Annual Medical Form (Parts A&B Required for outings, Part C for activities longer than 72 hours like Summer Camp/High Adventure)

STEP 5: Have Fun!

That’s the basic Scouts BSA registration process. You are now ready to enjoy our exciting program! We look forward to seeing you at our weekly meetings and monthly outings.

Details

There are additional registration requirements for adults such as taking a youth protection training course, background checks, and fingerprinting. If adults will be teaching merit badges or participating in committee meetings, there is additional training that needs to be taken. Also, for those scouts and parents who will be going overnight camping, it would be a good idea to complete health history forms as well.

All of these additional forms, instructions, and links to training sites are located on our Adult information and Registration page.