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joining troop 874

Are you a Den Leader ?

Email the ScoutMaster and the Committee Chair to: schedule a visit

How to join the Troop:

— Step 1 —

Click this link, then select "Youth” registration. If your son is already active in a Pack or Troop, select "Transfer": (CTRL+click to open links in new browser tab)

BSA Registration

— Step 2 —

Pay the Troop Family Registration:

Troop 874 Family Registration

— Step 3 —

Join our weekly Troop Notes mailing list by emailing the Committee Chair:

Join Troop Notes

— Step 4 —

Familiarize yourself with the calendar on our Troop874.com website.

Before the next camping trip:

— Step 5 —

Download and complete the "All Scouting Events" medical form on the BSA AHMR website. The form should be provided to your son's adult leader:

Medical form

— Step 6 —

If you don't already have one, create a “my.scouting.org” account for at least one adult in the family. Take Youth Protection Training (YPT) to familiarize yourself with the Scouting policies:

my.scouting.org + YPT

— Step 7 —

Click this link, then select "Adult” registration. If you are already active in a Pack or Troop, select "Transfer":

BSA Registration

We ask that at least one adult from every family is registered with the Troop.

Things to Note:

*) Meetings are from 7:30 to 9:00pm on Thursday at Glen Mar Church. We encourage parents to sit in for the announcements at the beginning and end of meetings.

*) We always need volunteers. Please send an email to the Committee Chair if you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor, participate in boards of review, or various other roles. This is a great way to connect with the community and see what happens in Scouting. Click here for more information on all volunteer positions.

*) There is an expectation that Scouts will provide $1 per week for dues.

*) Scouts provide their own clothing and sleeping bags. The Troop provides tents, cooking equipment, rain flys, etc.

*) Permission slips and food money are due the Thursday one week before camping. Camping occurs from Friday ~5pm thru Sunday ~noon. Parents are responsible for driving to/from the camp sites. Carpooling is permitted.

*) As per BSA policy, adults are required to be registered members with BSA prior to camping.

*) Scouts must be registered and medical forms provided prior to camping.

More Information:

https://my.scouting.org/more-info/9b120a0a-56a2-4d81-9ea0-2c1d189662bb&beascout=true

Troop 874’s Parents’ Guide to Scout Transition

Troop 874’s 2024-25 Recruiting Brochure

Meetings

Troop 874 meets every Thursday night year round at Glen Mar UMC.

Troop meeting time is from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Scouts are asked to arrive 10 minutes early so that the meetings may begin on time.

Troop meetings are normally held in the Spirit Center. However, on occasion Glen Mar will require the use of the Spirit Center for a church function. At those times the Troop will be asked to utilize alternate space(s) on the first floor, or on the outside lawn.

Formal Troop meetings begin the first week of school (late August or early September) and continue up to the week before Summer Camp (mid-July). Informal Troop meetings (attendance and uniforms optional, no ceremony) are held for the remainder of the summer. There will be 6-8 times throughout the year (usually holiday periods) when meetings are canceled.

Parents are encouraged (but not required) to stay for the entire meeting to assist the scouts with advancement requirements and merit badges, or assist with Board’s of Review, planning, and many other Troop activities, or just hang around and get to know your fellow Troop leaders/parents.

Most formal Troop meetings follow a similar format outlined below, but occasionally the meeting format will be altered (whole or in part) to accommodate a special Troop function (eg. Court of Honor, leadership induction, Order of the Arrow, etc.)

Opening (5-10 minutes)

Circle up (gather)
Recite Pledge of Allegiance
Recite Scout Oath and Scout Law
Scout and Adult announcements
Scoutmaster announcements

Patrol Meetings (60+ minutes)

Each patrol meets separately for that evening’s program.

Closing (10-15 minutes)

Meet back up
Scout and Adult announcements
Scout advancements
Scoutmaster closing thoughts
Closing prayer by Scout Chaplain
Recite Scoutmaster’s Benediction

Crackle barrel

Troop Cheer

When 874 came to town, all the camp staff tried to drown!

They couldn’t stand our beauty, poise, and rapport, ‘cause we’re the dudes from 874!

Scout Oath

On my honor, I will do my best:

To do my duty to God and my Country and to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times;

To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.

Scout Law

A Scout is:

Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave,

Clean, Reverent.

Scout Motto

Do a Good Turn Daily!

Scout Masters Benediction

May the Great Scoutmaster of all true Scouts be with you till we meet again.

OUtings

You’ve probably heard it said that “3/4 of Scouting is outing !!!”

Each year Troop 874 plans 9 regular monthly camping trips (Jan-Jun, Sep-Nov), plus a week-long summer camp in July, and an overnight outing at a local Sports/Fitness center in early/mid December. There is no scheduled camping trip or outing for the month of August.

Outings are typically scheduled 8-12 months in advance, and will be announced in the weekly Troop Notes and added to the website and Troop Calendar.

In most cases, scout permission slips, food money, and adult driver sign-ups are due two Thursdays (=8 days) prior to the starting date of the outing.

Adults who sign up for the camping trips can indicate on the trip permission slip if they are able to transport additional scouts (remember to leave room for their gear!).

Most Troop camping trips will depart on Friday from, and return on Sunday to, the large parking lot on the back side of Glen Mar UMC.

Once the SPL has accounted for everyone, adult drivers and scouts will load into vehicles. DO NOT leave the parking lot until the SPL has given the OK to depart.

All vehicles will depart at the same time. Please DO NOT caravan (follow each other in line) to the campsite. Drivers are free to choose their preferred route and speed.

Adult drivers will not be reimbursed for gas if they drive (carpool) for a camping trip.

In general, Troop 874 will cover the cost of the campsite, including cabins when appropriate. On some outings there are 'extra' events planned (in addition to camping) requiring tickets/admission (eg., rafting, caving, skiing, etc.). These will be paid by the scouts/parents in advance (occasionally the Troop chips in to help offset these costs).

For the very reasonable sum of $25, Troop 874’s excellent Adult Cooking Staff will feed you extremely well for the entire weekend, if you choose. Virtually everyone does, but it’s not required.

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Troop 874 - Ellicott City, MD

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Better yet, see us in person!

Troop 874

Welcome to Troop 874

Join Our Troop

Join Our Troop

Meetings

Join Our Troop

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel

Outings

Cracker Barrel

Calendar

Calendar

Feedback

Calendar

joining troop 874

Meetings

Crackle barrel

Troop Cheer

Scout Oath

Scout Law

Scout Motto

Scout Masters Benediction

OUtings

Calendar

Provide us feedback

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Better yet, see us in person!

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