Join

• Please review the FAQ page.

• We invite you to visit our Troop at one of our regular, weekly meetings. You do not have to contact us before attending, and when you get there just ask for our scoutmaster.

• Once you have decided to join us please complete the steps below and meet with our membership coordinator at one of the regular meetings. If you have any questions, please contact us at membership.st77@oakgrovescouting.org .

Youth Members

1. Complete BSA Youth Application – The easiest way to do this is to complete the online application and look for Troop 77 and click Apply Now. You will be required to set up an account on my.scouting.org.

   1. 1.  BSA scout dues are $66 (annually - prorated if you join after January)

      2. Scout’s Life magazine for Youth (optional) is $12 (annually – prorated if you subscribe after January).

2.   Complete BSA Health and Medical Form

• 1. Parts A, B1, and B2 are due with scout registration

  2. Part C is required for summer camp registration

  3. Submit a copy of the front and back of your health insurance card

3. Review and sign the Troop Discipline Policy

4. Review and sign the Troop Electronics Policy

5. All Parent(s) need to complete the BSA Youth Protection Training and turn in a copy of the certificate indicating you have viewed the video. You may email a copy of your YPT certificate to training@troop77bsa.org. Here is the link for the instructions on how to log in YPT Login Instructions.

6. Fees-payable by check made out to "Troop 77 BSA" (please put the scout's name in the memo section). 2021 Troop dues are $84 (annually – prorated if you join after January). 

7. Visit Scout Troop 77

8. Visit Troop 77 Campouts

9. Review Campout Rules 

10. Review the Troop Parent Guide

11. Send a text to the remind groups below for communications from our troops.

• 1. Troop 77 Parents https://www.remind.com/join/troop77p or text @troop77p to the number 81010

  2. Troop 77 Scouts https://www.remind.com/join/troop77s or text @troop77s to the number 81010

Adult Members

1. Complete the BSA Youth Protection Training and turn in a copy of the YPT certificate indicating you have viewed the video. You may email a copy of your YPT certificate to training@troop77bsa.org. Here is the link for the instructions on how to log in YPT Login Instructions.

2. Complete BSA Adult Application – The easiest way to do this is to complete the online application and look for Troop 77 and click Apply Now.

   1. BSA adult member dues are $42 (annually - prorated if you join after January)

3. For those adults planning to attend campouts, please complete BSA Health and Medical Form and submit a copy of your insurance card (see below for how it should look).

   1. Parts A, B1, B2 are needed for any adults going on camping trips or other outings

   2. Part C is required for summer camp registration

   3. Submit a copy of the front and back of your health insurance card

Merit Badge Counselors (How to Become a Merit Badge Counselor Checklist) 

1. Complete BSA Adult Application – be sure to complete the last page (background check authorization)

   1. Use position code 42 – Merit Badge Counselor

2. Complete the BSA Youth Protection Training and turn in a printed copy of the YPT certificate indicating you have viewed the video. Please send an electronic copy of your YPT certificate to training@troop77bsa.org. 

   1. Here is the link for the instructions on how to log in YPT Login Instructions

3. Complete Merit Badge Counselor Application - there is no fee to become a Merit Badge counselor

4. Complete Merit Badge Counselor Training found at https://my.scouting.org and print the certificate to turn in with your application.

We look forward to having you join us!