posted Sep 24, 2008, 2:05 PM by Barry Walker
Yes, Scouting is expensive. Fund-raisers (such as popcorn sales) help the troop pay for new scout items, some training fees, troop camp fees and equipment.
One-time expenses:
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| Field uniform shirt, and insignia |
$35-$40 |
| Official BSA trousers and/or shorts |
$32-$52 |
| BSA Belt |
$6.50-$11 |
| Troop hat |
$12 |
| 3 season sleeping bag, ground pad |
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Mess kit, compass, & knife
(see Scoutmaster for more details) |
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One pair sturdy boots for hiking and camping
(tennis shoes are not recommended) |
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Transfer fee (one time fee) between units,
such as pack-to-troop, troop-to-troop |
$1 |
Optional Items:
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Optional tent (tents are boy/adult furnished, however,
we double up in tents and not everyone needs one)
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| Optional Activity t-shirt/hat |
$4-$8 ea |
| Optional Patrol Leader Handbook |
$9 |
| Other camping gear or specialized equipment as desired |
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Annual expenses:
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| Annual BSA registration fees for both Scouts and Adult Leaders |
$10 |
| Troop Dues |
* |
| Boys Life magazine |
$12 |
Optional support to national program, Friends of Scouting.
Families may contribute to local Council
to help defray the costs of administering the BSA program.
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Activity Based Expenses:
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Share of patrol food for weekend camp out
(4 meals)
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$15 |
Camporee and other camp registration fees
(does not include meals, see above)
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$10-15 |
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Summer Camp: 7 days/6 nights
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$195+
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