Call, order or shop for a uniform at your local Nor’west Scout Shop. Ask for the latest specials, sales and discounts! You can also get books, camping gear and more. They can even help you with sewing on your Scout’s patches!

We alsohave a used uniform bank to help youth and leaders who need assistance in obtaining uniforms. Get details here.

Learn more about the uniform, other gear and even what to pack for camping here: https://www.scoutshop.org/blog/new-to-scouting-start-here.html

Your child will be placed in a “Patrol” with other Scouts their age. This “Patrol” is a part of a larger “Troop”.  Be proactive and contact the leaders. They are typically busy parents too and often new to the leadership role. Be patient, ask questions and offer to help. (You’ll soon learn that Scouts are “helpful” and learn to “do a good turn daily.”)

This is required for all Scout leaders and highly recommended for all parents. It’s good to understand how everyone involved in the Boy Scouts of America works diligently to keep kids safe. Here’s how you get started:

1. Go to my.scouting.org
2. Create an account
3. Click on “Menu” and go to “My Training”
4. Go to “Youth Protection Training” (Recommended for all adults. Required for new leaders before volunteer service with youth begins.)
5. Optional: find the training that corresponds with your child’s age and program or your area of responsibility.

Every group of Scouts is a bit different, but all are based on the same principles and foundation. They also share the same growth opportunites (called “advancement”) on the road to help Scouts acheive our highest advancement rank of Eagle Scout.

Learn more by perusing the content here: https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa

With the help of our Camp4All supporters, we are acheiving our #1 goal: that every Scout gets to go to Summer Camp and have a world-class experience. From horseback riding, to mountain biking to rock climing and shooting sports, we have it all. Check out our Scouts BSA Summer Camps here: https://cpcbsa.org/adventures/scouts-bsa-camps/

Next, talk to your Scout and leaders about the camp you and your Scout would like to attend in the future or which camps are their favorites. (Scholarships are available.)  Leaders will be able to make a reservation.

Download and fill out these medical forms and make appointment with your Scout’s doctor for an annual checkup. Your Scout will need these forms to attend various adventures.

Your Scout’s Handbook is chock full of resources for fun, skills development and adventure.  Many Scout units attend Summer Camp and attend what we call “High Adventure” trips to places like Yosemite or Glacier National Parks. Or they visit properties run by the National Boy Scouts of America.

And you can always attend with your Scout!

Prepare Your Gear

You’ll find gear lists in your Scout Handbook or download gear checklists here. You can often find great deals on gear at your Nor’West Scout Shop.

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