The most frequent question I am asked is "how much does it cost for my son to be a scout?"
I hope this answers your questions.
Options:A) NEW SCOUTS NOT FROM A CUB SCOUT PACK:
New scouts as above will receive all of the new scout items listed below under crossover ceremony. The cost is $40 due at the time of joining the troop to cover the materials listed below.
B) Cross over Ceremony (If you are coming from a Cub Scout Pack): T
he troop will do everything possible to be at your ceremony, please make sure to speak with the Scoutmaster well ahead of time to plan.
1) The Troop will change out the scout at the ceremony welcoming him from cub scout to a boy scout: The new scout will receive:
a) a Troop 700 Neckerchief,
b) green epilets for their uniform,
c) Troop 700 Numerals,
d) Scout Neckerchief slide,
e) Scout book and
f) the scouts first class B shirt.
(The cost is $40 due before the ceremony payable by cash or check - made out to: Troop 700.)
Parent Responsibilities (Explanation of Fees):
a) Fill out the BSA application for the troop (BSA Membership form). $33 per year
b) Parent must pay the troop membership fee of $120 per year for their scout at the time of joining the troop ($10/mo - January to December). Payment is due in full
c) Joining Fee for troop specific materials as listed above ($40)
d) Additionally, you will need to purchase the Uniform (class A): The Class A shirt (Tan), pants (green pants), green belt and green socks are purchased at the Scout post and cost is determined there. **Typically these costs are approximately $40 for the shirt including LVAC-BSA patch, Fleur delis patch, $30 for the pants, $6 for socks and $8 for belt.
The Total troop fees are: ($120 + $40 + $33) = $193
(DOES NOT INCLUDE THE UNIFORM AS LISTED ABOVE UNDER d)
Fee Descriptions:
Joining/Crossover Fee: $40 covers the Troop 700 Neckerchief, green epilets for their uniform, Troop 700 patch Numerals, 25th anniversary temporary patch (if available), Scout Neckerchief slide, Scout book and the class B shirt (additional are $10 each)
BSA Membership fee: $33/year to BSA (required) and $12/year for boys life magazine (not required but HIGHLY recommended).
Troop Membership fee: $120/year ($10/month) we go January to December. This fee covers the troop trailer repair and storage, and basic troop operating costs (computer programs/maintenance, advanced purchases of equipment and supplies).
Monthly Camping Costs: our monthly camping trips are currently a flat fee of $25 per person (traveling leadership excluded) regardless of camp and summer camp costs typically run between $500 and $800 depending on camp selected.
Our troop is not "sponsored" by anyone or any companies. Therefore the troop families must cover the costs through fundraisers etc. If anyone would like to sponsor the troop, we are always open to ideas.