How to Join

Application Steps

  1. Boys apply to the Troop by completing an official application with their parents
  2. Submit the application to the Scoutmaster or Committee Chair
  3. A boy becomes a member of the Troop when he has paid the required fees and his application is approved by the Scoutmaster.
  4. Your son will be presented with a Troop neckerchief and woggle, Troop numeral patch, and a Troop Class B shirt.

Registration Fee/Insurance

This yearly fee includes Scouting America registration/program fee, insurance, and Scout Life subscription (subscription is about $15.00, and optional). This fee is passed by the Troop directly to Monmouth Council. This fee is due when the Troop re-charters. The Troop Treasurer and Committee Chair will coordinate the deadline for paying this annual registration fee to the Troop.

How much will joining Troop 10 cost?

  • There are the annual dues to Troop 10 that must be paid every year. The amount is determined at our annual budget meeting.
  • Newly recruited Scouts will pay the National and local Council fees in addition to their dues.
  • Adults that support the Troop and register as a leader, with an active Troop position, will be charged for their initial fee, but will be refunded if they are active as a leader.

Troop Dues + Additional Costs:

Dues: Our dues are for a calendar year. The annual dues are $237.00.  The dues will be pro-rated based on the month you join. $152.00 of the dues are sent to Scouting America to cover National and Council dues and insurance.  The balance of $85.00 is used by the Troop to cover items like rank patches, merit badge patches, troop cooking equipment, troop camping equipment and other advancement awards, just to name a few. It does not cover personal gear like backpacks and sleeping bags.  We have fundraising throughout the year.  Our major fundraiser is selling Scouting America popcorn in the fall.

Additional Cost: Scouts will be charged for some of the Troop’s special events such as camping and day trips. These fees pay for camp facilities, transportation cost, food, and sometimes special event patches and will be announced prior to the event. We recommend each Scout have their own personal camp gear.

Every Scout needs the official Scout handbook, and Scout uniform. Handbooks and uniforms can be purchased at the Scout Shop. The Scout shop is a full service shop that provides all program literature, uniforms, insignia, and camping equipment.

The Scout Shop can be found at 705 Ginesi Dr, Morganville, NJ 07751 or scoutshop.org

Membership Packet

Below is a digital version of the membership packet you would receive if you can to a recruitment event in person. If you are coming to Troop 10 from a Cub Scout Pack, different Troop, etc your joining fees will be less than what is listed as long as you are still currently registered with Scouting America. Speak to the Troop Leadership for accurate pricing.

Welcome Letter / Troop Forms

You will need to read and be familiar with the information in this packet. The following items are required to be turned in with your membership fee.

  • Scoutbook Information Form
  • Code of Conduct, Resonable Expectations for Active, and dues letter form. This must be signed by both the Scout and parent.

Scouts BSA Membership Applications

All youth must be registered with Scouting America to participate in events. A completed application is required to be turned in. As mentioned in the Welcome Letter, parents are also welcome and encouraged to register and assisting in any way they can. Both applications can be downloaded below.

BSA Medical Form

The Boy Scouts of America also requires the Troop to maintain a medical form for participants at all events. We will need the following form filled out, in full and with the listed information, before your son can attend events.

Please do not email these medical forms to us! Scouting America policies forbid us from having or storing electronic copies. You can turn them in at the next Troop meeting.

Membership Fees / Troop Dues

Your membership fees can be paid by cash or check at the time of joining. Unfortunately, we cannot accept digital payments due to IRS regulations. Checks can be made out to Troop 10.