Who can join?
Anyone who has completed fifth grade is at least 11 years old or earned Arrow of Light as a Webelos.
How do I sign my child up for Scouting?
First, visit the troop with your child during a regular troop meeting to determine if it’s a good fit. If your child decides to join, sign up online from the Join page. Create an account at my.scouting.org, then complete the Troop 330 or Troop 2330 application.
How much does it cost to join?
- Bridging Webelos pay $55 to cover the cost of The Scouts BSA Handbook, Neckerchief, Slide, etc.
- Troop 330 uses the “Three Musketeers” form of fundraising (One for all and all for one) as well as “Scout Accounts.” We believe no scout should miss out on an outing because of a lack of resources. For further information, please review the troop’s Scout Account policy.
- Small weekend outings typically cost $30, while longer outings may cost more. Fundraising can be performed to offset the cost of outings.
These amounts can change from year to year. Please confirm current costs with the Scoutmaster.
What do we do for fundraising?
- Pancake Breakfast, BSA Popcorn, PayPal Stadium concessions, and other fundraisers.
- The troop also has voluntary annual dues to supplement the fundraising.
Can I go on outings with my child?
Yes. Troop 330 asks adults who participate in outings to be registered as an Assistant Scoutmaster or a committee member. Every adult who stays overnight must be fully registered in Scouting. Registration includes Safeguarding Youth Training (formerly Youth Protection Training) and, in California, AB 506 Mandated Reporter Training and a Live Scan background check. Please talk to the Scoutmaster before planning to attend an outing.
I don’t like to camp, but I’d like to help in other ways. Are there other ways for adults to get involved?
YES! We are always looking for help planning activities (whether or not you intend to go on them), fundraising, outreach to the community, troop administration, and more. Please ask the Committee Chair or any adult leader to find out more.
What’s the best way to ensure my Scout has a good Scouting experience?
Get involved. Youth whose parents are involved with the program are generally more engaged in troop activities, tend to advance in rank more steadily, get more out of the program, and have a much higher chance, statistically, of staying in Scouting.
Is uniform required?
Scouts are expected to be in uniform for Scoutmaster conferences, boards of review, courts of honor, and 2nd Wednesday of the month. The rest of the time, they are expected to wear the uniform shirt, neckerchief, and belt.