Find out about us

We encourage anyone thinking of getting involved in the Troop to come along to one more more of our Monday meetings and talk to us. There are generally a few of the leaders and adult family members hanging about!

This is a great way to get a feel for how we operate and if we are the sort of bunch that you’d be OK spending a week in a canoe with 🙂

You should also view our introduction presentation on the ‘About Us’ page.

Register with Scouts

Youth

Youth can join at any point throughout the year. Bridging Webelos interested in Troop 260 are encouraged to join our Webelos canoe skills day, usually in late January.

To formally register as a youth member of the troop, either:

• complete a paper youth application form (available from the Scoutmaster or from the shop on Julian Street, San Jose)
• complete an online form following this link
• download and complete a PDF (youth version) and hand-in to the Scoutmaster.

Adults

The process is very similar to youth joining.

• complete a paper youth application form (available from the Scoutmaster or from the shop on Julian Street, San Jose)
• complete an online form following this link (same starting point as for youth)
• download and complete a PDF (adult version) and hand-in to the Scoutmaster.

However, adults have some additional checks and responsibilities:

1. all adults supporting the Troop on activities must be officially registered; a process that includes a mandatory background check
2. all adult applications must be approved by the Committee Chair and charter organisation representative
3. additionally, all adults must complete and pass the Scouts BSA Youth Protection Training online.

Pay fees

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$22 fee for registering with Scouts BSA, or higher if you choose to receive the monthly magazine.  What do we charge – $85 – does that include this 22 fee or not?