Join Scouts

Troop 555 Invites You to Join Scouts!

The Adventure Begins…

INTERESTED IN JOINING?

Prospective Scouts and their parents are cordially invited to come to one of our Monday evening meetings to check out the Troop!  Arrow of Light Scouts, come on by to experience one of the great Troops in the Upper Arlington area!  Contact: uatroop555@gmail.com to schedule a visit.

REQUIREMENTS

Youth can be Scouts

• If they have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 years old, or 
• Have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old, or 
• Are age 11 but have not reached the age of 18.
• Complete a BSA youth application and medical record, signed by a parent or guardian.
• A boy earns the initial rank of Scout by fulfilling the following requirements:
  • Repeating the Pledge of Allegiance
  • Learning and promising to live by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout Motto, Scout Slogan, and Outdoor Code
  • Demonstrating the Scout sign, salute, and handshake
  • Describing the parts of the Scout badge
  • Learning how to tie a square knot

ADULTS

A Scouts BSA Troop can’t succeed without dedicated adult leaders! Complete an adult application and health history and join your son in the adventures of Scouting! Troop 555 is always in need of Scoutmasters, Committee Members, Merit Badge Counselors, and parent volunteers to support outings, events, and service projects. A variety of adult training is available to help you be part of the program. Being a “Scouter” is a rewarding, life-enriching experience and a great way to spend quality time with the boys!

Please log in to “my.scouting” where you took Youth Protection Training, and in the Menu click on My Training and then Training Courses by Program for Scouts BSA. At this site, you will also find the courses to qualify you as a Merit Badge Counselor.