Family Participation

Troop 175 has grown very large in recent years. We’re excited that boys want to join us. As part of Troop 175, boys enjoy monthly outings, a fun-filled summer camp and many opportunities for leadership and rank advancement.

Family Participation Policy

As the Troop has expanded, so has our need for adult support. While we strive to make the boys responsible for most things, we also rely on parents for logistical support: driving, chaperoning, committee work, etc. To ensure we have enough adult volunteers to plan and carry out our ambitious programs and outings, we have implemented a policy of mandatory adult participation. This participation is required as one of the conditions for scouts to be eligible for summer camp.

BSA Troop 175 Family Participation Policy 9/9/2018

Overview

We have two requirements for parents in our Troop:

An adult from each family will contribute a minimum of 10 hours per year to support Troop activities.
Each family must drive on 2 trips per year.
An adult from each family will join the troop as an adult member.
Registration involves a criminal background check and an online leader training program, including Youth Protection training

10 hours per family

Volunteer hours are accrued from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Hours accrued during the calendar year will count towards camp the next calendar year. For example, hours earned 1/1/2018 – 12/31/2018 would count towards 2019 summer camp.

Driving Requirement

Each family is expected to drive on 2 trips per year. With 80 scouts in the Troop, we’re averaging 34 scouts for each trip and we often run short on drivers. We need each family to volunteer twice a year for driving, and not just the short, nearby trips. Drivers must commit once they have signed up and must follow through.