Welcome to the Troop 7 family!

We are proud of our Troop 7 Scouting Family and so glad you are joining us for our own special kind of fun. It can be a bit daunting when first joining a Boy Scout troop. Here are a few things that should make your family's start a bit easier.

New Scout - the Basics
New Scout - Next Steps
New Adult - the Basics
New Adult - Next Steps

Bonus Material:
New Scout Strategies How Scouting families can be successful while keeping it FUN!

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New Scout, the Basics:

      First things first; each boy considering joining Scouting has a Scoutmaster Conference to discuss Scouting and answer questions. Drop a line to Scoutmaster. Scoutmaster Darren White will contact you to arrange a family meeting. JoinUs
     Complete a Boy Scout Youth Application for each Scout. Online Registration select 'REGISTER A YOUTH'. The website offers online payment options.
     Complete an Annual Health Form parts A & B for each Scout. BSA Health Form. Remember to include a copy of your Health Insurance Card
     Purchase a Boy Scout Handbook (book or online) . scoutshop.org The Scout records advancement activities and takes the Handbook to all activities for advancement requirement learning, review and sign off. The Scout Shop has all Scout supplies including the Handbook and uniforms.

Longhorn Council Scout Shop
850 Cannon
Hurst, TX.

    Purchase a uniform for your Scout. You can check pricing online at scoutshop.org. Troop 7 follows a 'belt up' uniform policy. The Scout Shop can assist you with the belt, shirt and patch purchase for Troop 7, Longhorn Council Scout Shop
    Turn in the completed forms and payment at a Troop 7 meeting. Please check with the Committee Chair or Scoutmaster for current fees.

Recap:

- Scoutmaster Conference
- BSA Youth Application
- Annual Health form parts A & B
- Boy Scout Handbook
- Uniform
- Payment for fees

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New Scout, Next Steps:

     Participate & enjoy - attend weekly meetings, and monthly activities. calendar
Campout Meal Fee, $15 weekend activity, $20 for 3-night activity
     Summer Camp is highly recommended for new Scouts. It gives the Scout a great start in Scouting with his fellow Troop 7 Scouts and is a great way to complete requirements toward rank advancement. Summer Camp costs vary from year to year and will be announced at meetings and through email communications. Each Scout attending Summer Camp requires a physical and completed Part C BSA Health Form
     Participate in Fundraising, Troop Fundraisers provide funds for the troop equipment and activities and keeps costs down for all families. All families participate.

Remember to keep Scouting FUN! Keep a positive outlook, participate and enjoy the experience with your Scout

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New Adult, the Basics:

       Scouting is best shared by the family. Experience has proven that Scouts with participating family benefit the most by continuing and succeeding in the Scouting program. Besides, it is FUN for the whole family!
To help those just starting with the troop, an adult may participate in one campout without being BSA registered.
      Complete a Boy Scout Adult Application for each Adult. The form is available online at BSA Application, select 'Adult Volunteers' . The website offers online payment options.
      Complete an Annual Health Form parts A & B for each Adult. The form is available online at BSA Health Form. Remember to include a copy of your Health Insurance Card
      Complete Youth Protection Training (YPT), available online at my.scouting.org, select "Create Account".Remember to send a copy of the completion form to the Advancement Chair Contact. This training is required for all adults.
     Complete a Personal Data Sheet. The form provides contact information as well as vehicle information for driving Scouts for activities.
     Turn in the completed forms and payment at a Troop 7 meeting. Please check with the Committee Chair or Scoutmaster for current fees.

Recap:

BSA Adult Application
Annual Health form parts A & B
Youth Protection Training
Personal Data Sheet
Payment for fees

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New Adult, Next Steps:

      Participate, attend weekly meetings and monthly activities, observe, learn, train and have fun with your Scout. In due time, you will see how you can contribute too.
      Purchase a uniform. Start with a shirt and add pants and other gear over time. You can check pricing online at scoutshop.org. The Scout Shop can assist you with the uniform for Troop 7, Longhorn Council Scout Shop
      Learn about Troop 7 and Scouts BSA. Explore the Troop 7 website, read the Scouting magazine. Learn about the Scouting program so your Family can enjoy to the fullest.
      Summer Camp is highly recommended for new Adults too. It is the best way to gain a solid start in Scouting. Summer Camp costs vary from year to year and will be announced at meetings and through email communications. Each adult attending Summer Camp requires a physical and completed Part C BSA Health Form.
      Participate in Fundraising, Troop Fundraisers provide funds for the troop equipment and activities and keeps costs down for all families. All families participate.
     Train and serve in a leadership position. See Adult Training for required training for each position.

Merit Badge Counselor - share your knowledge and guide the Scouts in learning about skills and interests
Committee Member - boys lead their own program, the committee ensures the resources are available
Assistant Scoutmaster - guide and encourage the Scouts in their journey, assist with advancement requirements and review their progress

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