Six steps from
curious to camping.
We've made joining as simple as we can. Most new scouts go from their first meeting visit to a campout within four weeks. Here's the trail.
Visit a meeting
Drop in any Tuesday at 7pm — meet the scouts, see how a meeting runs. No paperwork yet.
Complete the application
Fill out the Scouting America youth application and Health & Medical Form Parts A & B. We can help.
Pay registration
$85 annual Scouting America registration + $11/month troop dues. Scholarships available — just ask.
Get the uniform
Field uniform shirt, neckerchief, and the basics. Hand-me-downs welcome at the troop store.
Pick a patrol
New scouts join a patrol of peers. Patrols cook, camp, and learn together.
Your first campout
Monthly campouts are $20. Bring a duffel, sleeping bag, and curiosity. We teach the rest.
What to bring on day one.
For your first meeting, you don't need anything special — just show up. For your first campout, here's a starter list. Hand-me-downs and loaner gear are available.
- Sleeping bag (30°F or warmer)
- Sleeping pad
- Duffel or backpack
- Mess kit + water bottle
- Flashlight + headlamp
- Rain jacket
- Long pants & layers
- Hiking boots / sturdy shoes
- Toothbrush + small towel
- Scout Handbook
Ready for step one?
The next meeting is Tuesday at 7pm at Rockbridge Church. We'll be expecting you.
Bring these along.
Required Enrollment Forms
- Medical Forms A & B — Download PDF · Part C is required for summer camp
- Front & back copy of medical insurance card
- Code of Conduct Agreement — Download PDF
- Parental Commitment to Emergency Transport — Download PDF
- About My Scout Form — Download PDF
- Permission to carry Epi-Pen / Asthma Inhaler — Download PDF · only if applicable
Parent Resources
- Parent Orientation Slides
- Guidebook for Scouts & Adults
- Remind App — Contact the Membership Coordinator for access
- Rallyhood — An invitation will be sent via email after enrollment
- Parents are encouraged to attend a Parent Orientation session
New Scout Contact
Already decided? Fill out the New Scout Contact Form so we can reach out and welcome you.