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Joining Boy Scouts is easy!  Just come to one of our regular Troop Meetings on Monday nights at the Scout House and say "I want to Join Boy Scouts!"

After talking to one of our Scoutmasters and some of the fellow scouts you can learn more about our meetings, campouts, and activities.  Below are the joining requirements for Boy Scouts.  Don't worry, we'll help you learn the Scout sign, salute, handshake, and other requirements.  It won't be long before you're wearing the Scout rank on your uniform!

Boy Scout Joining Requirements

  1. Meet age requirements. Be a boy who is 11 years old, or one who has completed the fifth grade or earned the Arrow of Light Award and is at least 10 years old, but is not yet 18 years old.
  2. Complete a Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian.
  3. Find a Scout troop near your home.  (Troop 43)
  4. Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
  5. Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake.
  6. Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot).
  7. Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath or Promise, Law, motto, and slogan, and the Outdoor Code.
  8. Describe the Scout badge.
  9. Complete the pamphlet exercises. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide.
  10. Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. Turn in your Boy Scout application and health history form signed by your parent or guardian, then participate in a Scoutmaster conference.

 

Online Resources

  • The application form to join Boy Scouting is available online for download here.
  • The pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide is available online for download here.
Boy Scout Rank
The Scout Rank is the 1st rank you will receive once you have completed the Joining Requirements.
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