Join Troop 1776
Getting Started
We encourage Scouts and their parents to visit us before joining. The Troop Membership Coordinator will assist you by providing information about the Scouts BSA program, the troop, and address any questions to you have about the program or joining paperwork (email the coordinator).
Scouts and their families are welcome to attend any of our meetings. We typically meet on Sundays at 3:30 pm at the Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church on North Star just north of Renner. Check the troop’s home page for Upcoming Events to make sure we have a troop meeting on the day you would like to visit.
The best way to experience Scouting with Troop 1776 is to attend one of our monthly campouts, as 75% of “Scouting” is the word “outing”. Please check with our Scoutmaster or Committee Chair to register. Due to BSA safety guidelines, all adults camping with us must complete YPT Online Youth Protection Training (scouting.org) and there are some activities with a minimum age (such as shotgun shooting). Dads are welcome to camp with the troop, but troop policy does not allow females (including Moms) to stay overnight.
Registration
Scouts and their parents complete the following when joining the Troop:
- BSA Youth Application Form (required by all Troops).
- BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (Forms A, B & C, which is partially filled out by Doctor)
- Troop 1776 Behavior Agreement for Scout Conduct
Adults have a separate registration form and complete the following when joining the Troop:
- BSA Adult Application Form, including background check authorization.
- BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (A, B & C, which is partially filled out by Doctor)
- Youth Protection Training (YPT) training at My.Scouting.org
- Position specific training. For example, “Troop Committee Challenge” for committee members.
- Adult Troop Resource Survey – not required, but will help match your talents and interests to help the boys.
- Merit Badge Counselor Form – not required, but encouraged. This accompanies the adult application form.
Cost
What Scouts Pay For
- Annual Fees ($145 invoiced in October and due by November 1)
- Annual BSA Registration $75
- Scout’s Life magazine $15
- Annual Troop Camping Fee – $55
- Special Activity Fees – (long weekend trips or if needed for add-on activities)
- Winter camp (Approx) – $75
- Summer Camp (Approx) – $250 but can vary if troop goes out of council.
- High Adventure Camps – Varies
- Uniforms and Camping Supplies
- Food at campouts and other activities
Scouts need to obtain an official BSA uniform as we require them at our meetings and while traveling on campouts. This consists of a “class A” tan shirt, pants, belt, and socks. You can purchase scout uniforms at the Fairview Scout Shop. Additionally, there is a “scout closet” uniform exchange for handing down gently used uniforms from scouts who have outgrown theirs. Ask the membership coordinator or see the Uniform Closet page.
Troop 1776 supports Circle 10 Council’s fundraisers each year. Each scout receives a portion of the profits from our fund raising activities for his own account which is used to fund his participation in Troop activities. Scouts earn 50% of their camp card sales and popcorn sales earn approximately 30% for the scout. Participation in Troop fundraising activities is entirely voluntary, but it is an opportunity for the boys to learn interpersonal, sales and money management skills, as they raise money and contribute financially to their scouting activities.
Circle 10 Council has programs to assist scouts needing financial support. Please ask the Scoutmaster, Committee Chair or Membership Coordinator if you would like information about the Scoutreach and Campership (camping scholarships) programs.
What Adults Pay For
- Annual BSA Registration Fee – $45 (Invoiced in October and due by December 1st)
- Special Activity Fees – Only when necessary
- Winter camp (Approx) $75
- Summer Camp (Approx) – Discounted amount from full $150 but can vary if troop goes out of council.
- High Adventure Camps – Varies
- Donation of car/gas for scout transport
- Uniforms and camping supplies
- Food at campouts and other activities
Joining Fees
For boys who are new to scouting, a $184 in fees are prorated based on the joining month. Webelos & other transferring Scouts who have a current BSA registration pay the Troop Uniform Starter Pack, handbook and prorated annual camping fee. The joining fees are comprised of:
- BSA Joining Fee: $25 (one-time fee for those new to Scouting – not applicable to Webelos or transfers)
- BSA Annual Registration: $75
- Scout’s Life magazine: $15
- Troop Uniform Starter Pack: $10 (Troop t-shirt & hat, Troop number patch & epaulettes for class A uniform)
- Scout handbook: $10
- Annual Camping Fee: $55 (covers the basic monthly campout costs)
| Joining Scout | Registration | BSA Join Fee | Scout’s Life | Annual Camping | Uniform Pack & Handbook | Total |
| January | $72.00 | $25.00 | $12.00 | $55.00 | $20.00 | $184.00 |
| February | $66.00 | $25.00 | $11.00 | $50.50 | $20.00 | $172.50 |
| March | $60.00 | $25.00 | $10.00 | $45.00 | $20.00 | $160.00 |
| April | $54.00 | $25.00 | $9.00 | $40.50 | $20.00 | $148.50 |
| May | $48.00 | $25.00 | $8.00 | $35.00 | $20.00 | $136.00 |
| June | $42.00 | $25.00 | $7.00 | $30.50 | $20.00 | $124.50 |
| July | $36.00 | $25.00 | $6.00 | $25.00 | $20.00 | $112.00 |
| August | $30.00 | $25.00 | $5.00 | $20.50 | $20.00 | $100.50 |
| September | $24.00 | $25.00 | $4.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 | $88.00 |
| October | $18.00 | $25.00 | $3.00 | $10.50 | $20.00 | $76.50 + $139.00 |
| November | $12.00 | $25.00 | $2.00 | $5.00 | $20.00 | $64.00 + $139.00 |
| December | $6.00 | $25.00 | N/A | $0 | $20.00 | $51.00 + $139.00 |
| Joining Scout | Registration | BSA Join Fee | Scouts Life | Annual Camping | Uniform Pack & Handbook | Total |
| January | $ 72.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 12.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 184.00 |
| February | $ 66.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 11.00 | $ 50.50 | $ 20.00 | $ 172.50 |
| March | $ 60.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 10.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 160.00 |
| April | $ 54.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 9.00 | $ 40.50 | $ 20.00 | $ 148.50 |
| May | $ 48.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 8.00 | $ 35.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 136.00 |
| June | $ 42.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 7.00 | $ 30.50 | $ 20.00 | $ 124.50 |
| July | $ 36.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 6.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 112.00 |
| August | $ 30.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 5.00 | $ 20.50 | $ 20.00 | $ 100.50 |
| September | $ 24.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 4.00 | $ 15.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 88.00 |
| October | $ 18.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 3.00 | $ 10.50 | $ 20.00 | $ 76.50 + $ 139.00 |
| November | $ 12.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 2.00 | $ 5.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 64.00 + $ 139.00 |
| December | $ 6.00 | $ 25.00 | $ – | $ – | $ 20.00 | $ 51.00 + $ 139.00 |
Note: Prorated amounts for boys who join in October, November or December include the prorated amount for the current year PLUS the annual fees for the following year ($139).
| Webelos & Transfers | Annual Camping | Uniform Pack & Handbook | Total |
| January | $55.00 | $20.00 | $75.00 |
| February | $50.00 | $20.00 | $70.00 |
| March | $45.00 | $20.00 | $65.00 |
| April | $40.00 | $20.00 | $60.00 |
| May | $35.00 | $20.00 | $55.00 |
| June | $30.00 | $20.00 | $50.00 |
| July | $25.00 | $20.00 | $45.00 |
| August | $20.00 | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| September | $15.00 | $20.00 | $35.00 |
| October | $10.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 + $139.00 |
| November | $5.00 | $20.00 | $15.00 + $139.00 |
| December | $0.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 + $139.00 |
New Adult Leader
The Troop passes on the BSA registration fee for adult leaders, which is $45 per year (prorated $3.50 monthly). Adults who are currently registered with BSA may transfer or dual-register with Troop 1776 at no charge. Adult leaders who join in October, November or December pay the remaining prorated amount for the current year PLUS $45 for the following year’s registration fee. No uniform items are included and adults do not pay an Annual Camping Fee.
The Executive Officer and Chartered Organization Representative for the Troop are not charged any registration fees.