Welcome to Troop 67 | New Scout Quick Start
GREETINGS Scout and Welcome to Troop 67. The most important thing to understand about the Troop is that it is
ORGANIZED and RUN by scouts like YOU! Our older scout leaders plan activities and events with input from
everyone. The troop is activity focused, with 10-12 trips (most of which include overnight camping) planned for
each year. We are focused on Safety, Fun and Learning – in that order.
Groups of scouts are organized into PATROLS which are grouped by skill level or age range. If you are with a small
number of joining boys, you’ll be assigned an existing PATROL. Large groups of new scouts often form a new
PATROL and design their own banner and slogan.
Your Parents also have many OPPORTUNITIES within the Troop. Adults help provide the boys guidance, structure
and support for the activities they plan. The Troop Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters attend activities, book
activity sites and help ensure smooth trips. Committee members help with vital upkeep activities such as Scout
advancement, Committee Meeting Organization and Financial Planning. Participating in these roles help ensure the
boys are well prepared for all aspects of their adventures in scouting.
Even if time or interest does not allow for participation as an Adult Leader or Committee Member, participation of
all scout parents is still crucial to a well-functioning troop. Parents can participate in the same trips their boys go on
and can assist with all events. That’s it for the basics…. Now on to the Details…
Welcome to Troop 67 | New Scout Quick Start
Our Troop website (http://piscatawaytroop67.org/) has an Event Calendar, Permission Slips as well as other
key information. Outside of that, the best source of information is always a member of the Leadership or
Committee. Please come to a meeting and we’ll be happy to sit with you and answer any questions.
Meeting Dates and Times
Our Troop holds weekly meetings every THURSDAY
from 7:30 to 9:00 PM in the basement of St.
Frances Cabrini Church. The meetings run from
September to June with the only exceptions being
major holidays, religious days or school closings
due to inclement weather. Gathering details for
outings are given before each trip, but in general
take place at the scout garage located near the
church.
Registration
In January, an annual registration fee with the Boy
Scouts of America of $50 is collected for Council
registration fees. In addition, an annual Troop dues
of $25 is collected to pay for all awards and
advancement earned by the Scouts. Joining off
calendar? Just Pro-Rate the Fees!
NEXT STEPS……
Complete an application and confirm the latest Registration
fees… Checkout the Application Link at
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-406A.pdf
Look for an Important Troop Communication Survey for
Mailing List Information and our Social Medial Policy
Complete a Youth Medical (Section A and B is needed for
Weekend Camping. Section C for Weeklong Summer Camp)
and Submit to the Troop…. Check out the Medical Link at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/135tu3o56wIxBuPsLrJBiJa3ffk5Nc8vt
hQmlQZV1urk/viewform?c=0&w=1
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf
Welcome to Troop 67 | New Scout Quick Start
Gear Recommendations
The troop’s long history has ensured that we
have a good source of troop gear for tents,
cooking and tools. However, a scout should
have his own set of personal gear covering
the following items: Backpack, sleeping bag,
sleeping pad, uniform, and scout handbook.
Advancement
One of scouting’s main objectives is to learn
and demonstrate what you’ve learned. This is
done through a series of ranks. Rank
advancement requirements can be found in
your handbook, but are a set of general
achievements. Ranks are coupled with a set of
specific achievements called merit badges.
Merit badges are available in over 135 subject
areas, with some that are required for
advancement.
Camping Gear Checklist
Clothing
Warm Weather Clothing:
Cool Weather Clothing:
 Uniform
 Wicking T-shirt
 Wicking underwear
 Quick-drying pants or
shorts
 Long-sleeve shirt (for bugs,
sun)
 Insulating fleece jacket
 Rain Jacket/Poncho
 Socks (Extra Pairs)
 Hiking Boots/Sneakers
 Uniform
 Wicking long-sleeve T-shirt
 Wicking long underwear
 Hat, cap or headband
(synthetic or wool)
 Gloves or mittens
 Insulating fleece jacket (or
vest) and pants
 Rain jacket/Poncho
 Insulated Socks (extra pairs)
 Winter Boots
Personal Gear
Personal Gear:
Miscellaneous Items:
 Backpack/Duffel Bag
 Sleeping Bag and Stuff Sack
 Sleeping Pad
 “Mess Kit” – Mug, Bowl,
Spoon, Fork
 Toiletries - (toothbrush,
toothpaste, wash cloth,
soap, comb, Rx, etc.)
 Toilet Paper/Wipes
 Hand Sanitizer
 Day Pack/Hydration Pack
 Ten Essentials
 Insect Repellant/Sunscreen
 Handbook and Notebook
 Camping Chair
 Class A Uniform
 Snacks
Troop 67 | Piscataway, NJ