We are sooooo EXCITED that you are considering joining us!

Here are the next steps for YOUTH:

• Complete our Troop Roster Form here

• Complete our Photo/Video Consent Form here

• Complete the Scouts BSA Youth Application: here

• Scouts and Parents must electronically sign Troop 163's Code of Conduct prior to being allowed to participate in activities: https://bit.ly/ClosterTroop163CodeOfConduct 

• Complete the complete Scouts BSA Medical Form: https://bit.ly/ScoutsBSAMedicalFormABC

  • Make sure that your doctor signs the BOTTOM of Page B2 and C

• Complete the troop Allergy Form: https://bit.ly/FoodMedAllergyForm 

• Create Scout profile AFTER the youth application is processed:  https://my.scouting.org/ 

  • This same username and password will get you access to www.scoutbook.com.

  • Scoutbook is MANDATORY for Scouts to use to track progress.

• What to BUY:  https://bit.ly/Troop163OnboardingINFO 

We also WELCOME any ADULTS who would like to become a leader:

Parental support and encouragement are very important.

Here are steps for Adults that would like to be a part of our Scouting family and help our young women succeed and thrive:

• Complete the Scouts BSA Adult Application: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-501.pdf

  • Our Troop will cover the cost to be an Adult Leader. Make sure to give this paper application to the Scoutmaster to process.

• Complete the complete Scouts BSA Medical Form: https://bit.ly/ScoutsBSAMedicalFormABC

• Create your own Scouting account on: https://my.scouting.org/ 

  • Log in and Complete Youth Protection Training

All ADULTS/PARENTS with any contact with Troop youth are expected to take Youth Protection Training.

HOW ADVANCEMENT is TRACKED:

• We use a tool called Scoutbook: https://scoutbook.scouting.org/

• You and your Scout can easily view where they stand in their advancement.

• Download the app "Scouting" to more easily keep track of advancement and get notifications

• The same login credentials for https://my.scouting.org will get you and your Scout into Scoutbook.

  • Here is a link to a Scoutbook Tutorial for Parents