Interested in joining Troop 1? Boys aged 10-17 can join any time of year and are always welcome. Adult leaders are critical to operating the troop – no experience necessary!
Joining as a Scout
If you are crossing over from Lancaster Pack 9, you will be automatically registered with Troop 1 in April. No further action is needed.
- If you haven’t already, contact Troop 1 to let us know you’re interested in joining. We can arrange for you to join an upcoming meeting and learn about the Troop.
- When you’re ready to join, register with Scouting America. Membership dues are paid directly to Scouting America and provide a 12-month membership.
Joining as an Adult Leader
- If you haven’t already, contact Troop 1 to let us know you’re interested in joining.
- Print and fill out a paper application form.
- Print and fill out a CORI/SORI form.
- Complete the Safeguarding Youth class:
- Visit my.scouting.org and log in. Create an account if you do not already have one.
- Follow this link to go directly to the class after you have logged in: Safeguarding Youth training.
- If the above link does not work for you, go to training.scouting.org/catalog, search for “Safeguarding Youth”, and click on the Safeguarding Youth Course.
Note: Any adult attending an overnight event must be currently registered with Troop 1 & Scouting America and have completed the Safeguarding Youth training course.
Uniform & Handbook
Members of Troop 1 wear the official Scouts BSA uniform for Troop meetings and other events. The uniform consists of:
- Tan Scouts BSA shirt with green shoulder loops, Troop 1 patch, and Heart of New England Council patch
- Green Scouts BSA pants or shorts
- Green scout socks
- Scout Belt
- Scout Hat (Optional)
- Scout Neckerchief (Optional)
- As scouts earn merit badges, they can add a merit badge sash to their uniform for occasions such as a Court of Honor.
Scouts should have a Scouts BSA Handbook. A cover for the handbook is recommended.
Uniform and handbook can be purchased at Moore Lumber & Hardware in Ayer, the New England Scout Shop in Southborough, or online.