New Scout Checklist

It takes some “stuff” to get started in Scouts. This checklist can help you make sure nothing gets overlooked.

Things to get from the Scoutmaster:

  • Troop 3 Class B T-shirt (available for purchase, $20 each)
  • Troop 3 neckerchief (one given to scout, additional available for purchase, $12 each)
  • Neckerchief slide (one given to scout)
  • Scout BSA Handbook (recommend purchasing book cover from scout store to protect book)
  • Patrol Patch

Official Scouts BSA uniform components to get from Scout Store:

  • Scouts BSA uniform shirt
  • Scouts BSA pants (we recommend nylon “Switchback” pants that have zip-off legs)
  • BSA belt/buckle
  • BSA uniform socks
  • BSA dark forest green shoulder loops
  • Troop 3 insignia
  • Golden Gate Council shoulder patch and World Scouting purple circle patch
  • BSA Scout hat - optional

Things you need to do for summer camp:

  • Pay summer camp fees (you can pay in installments)
  • Thoroughly read the parent & Scout information for summer camp
  • Turn in camp medical form (A, B and C) signed by parent & doctor to Scoutmaster (by May 15th)
  • Make sure you have the items on the summer camp checklist, including complete uniform

Helpful Tips:

  • Make sure you are on Scoutbook. All meeting invitations and announcements are sent via Scoutbook.
  • Attend monthly parent meeting on the 2nd Monday of each from 7:30 – 8:30 pm
  • Volunteer! Troop 3 has greatly benefitted from the donation of time and effort of numerous parents and family members. It takes a village to raise a child and the more volunteers means more activities for our scouts. Every effort is greatly appreciated; please contact any of the adult leaders.
  • Read the Troop 3 Parent Guide and summer camp information thoroughly
  • Sign up for outings by turning in the permission slip in advance
  • Pay food money for most outings to your child’s patrol leader or designated grub master
  • Your scout will need sleeping bag, sleeping pad, mess kit (plate, fork, cup), water bottle, full-size backpack. Sleeping bag should be small and light. Do not buy tent, stove, cooking utensils.