Resources

Registration

All scouts and scouters need to be registered with the BSA and have their dues paid. If you have not gotten a paper application, you can download one from the link on the right. The annual fee include two parts, the registration fee and the troop dues.

The registration fee goes to the BSA organization to provide the program, support, and insurance costs. One registration fee covers you in multiple units, so if you are a parent already registered in another troop or pack, you need only to fill out a new application for Troop 19 without incurring another registration fee. If a youth was registered in another troop or is crossing over from Cub Scouts, the same thing applies. The registration fee is also pro-rated throughout the year.

The troop dues go directly to our troop to cover the costs class B shirts, neckerchiefs, rank advancement badges, merit badges, and other startup and advancement/recognition costs. This amount is NOT pro-rated.

Scout Books

All the girls will need a scout handbook to track their advancement requirements. If they do not have one when they join, they will be given one. PUT YOUR NAME IN THE BOOK AND ON THE BOOK IN A VISIBLE PLACE. Also, a book cover is priceless as these books tend to see some rough adventures. Our Advancement Chair will occasionally collect books to update our online advancement tracking system, Scoutbook.com.

Uniforms

The Scout Store at PARC (https://www.cccbsa.org/shop/) sells all necessary items for the uniform, or you can buy them online at ScoutShop.org. The troop will provide your neckerchief and one Class B shirt. Occasionally we put out Class B order forms for those who want additional t-shirts or other apparel.

Like the gear, we have some hand-me-down uniforms on hand, so check with our Uniform Chair first if you'd like. If buying the uniform causes hardship, please let someone know. A uniform should never prevent a youth from scouting opportunities.

Camping Gear

Troop 19 has been very fortunate in obtaining new camping gear, so the girls will not need a lot to start: a sleeping bag, a flashlight or headlamp, some decent hiking shoes or boots, and a mess kit. A bag to put their things in that isn't a trash bag is preferably. Optional things that are nice to have are a camp chair, a sleeping pad, a rain poncho, a mug for hot cocoa. Many of the scouts also enjoy hammock camping. If your daughter wishes to this, she will need her own gear (hammock, straps, bug net, rainfly/tarp).

If someone needs any of these items, please ask as we have some donated and hand-me-down items in the shed. Ask the youth or adult Quartermaster.

One thing we may need help with is transporting gear. Those of you with trucks be warned we may ask 😉

Activity / Camping Permission Slip 

Medical Form (PDF Link)

All scouts need to complete these and have updated annually.  Parts A & B only  (no physical exam required) for weekend camping. (Once they go for more than three days, like summer camp, they will also need part C.) Adults who camp should also fill one of these out so we have it on file in case of emergency. Include a photocopy of an insurance card with the medical forms. Please provide these to the Health Safety Officer.

Permission Slip (PDF Link)

Troop 19 requires written parental/guardian permission for participation in field trips, camping trips, summer camp and other troop led activities.  Troop 19 will not allow scouts to participate in activities or travel to offsite destinations without a permission slip.  Offsite destinations are activities held at locations other than the regular designated meeting place of the Marshallton United Methodist Church 

Troop 19 Handbook (PDF Link)

This booklet will help you to get acquainted with us. If you have any questions or would just like to talk to one of the adult scout leaders about scouting, please feel free to email or call. The names and contact information of the adult leaders and troop committee members are listed in the appendix. 

Code of Conduct Contract (PDF Link)

Troop 19 follows the Scout Oath and the Scout Law and our participants' behavior should reflect that!

Annual Health and Medical Record Form

Boy Scouts of America — National Website

Boy Scout Youth Protection Training — Required training for all adults involved in the Scouting program. Can be completed on-line.

Chester County Council — Council website

Horseshoe Scout Reservation — Chester County Council Camp Website

Merit Badge Requirements — List of all merit badges and their requirements

Scouting Adult Training — Links to on-line and classroom training opportunities for adult volunteers and leaders