Welcome to Troop 170! Scouting helps young people build friendships, learn outdoor skills, serve their community, and develop leadership through hands-on adventures.
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Troop 170 meets every Tuesday from 7:00–8:30 p.m. at Multi-Lakes Conservation Association, Range 2. Check troop announcements for holiday changes and special meeting locations.
Our monthly parent meeting runs 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Meeting date: [Confirm: the 3rd day of each month or the third Tuesday]
Location: [Add meeting location]
Parents can learn about upcoming outings, discuss troop needs, and find ways to help.
Troop 170 is youth-led, with adult leaders providing guidance and supervision. Scouts work in small groups called patrols, where they practice teamwork, plan activities, and share responsibilities.
Meetings and outings provide opportunities to learn camping, cooking, first aid, outdoor skills, and leadership. New Scouts do not need previous camping experience.
Expense
Amount and details
Troop dues
[Add amount and payment schedule]
What dues cover
[List included supplies, awards, or other expenses]
National and council registration
[Add current amount; explain whether included in dues]
Typical weekend campout
[Add usual cost range and what is included]
Summer camp
[Add estimated cost and payment deadlines]
Special activities
Costs vary; check the outing announcement
Families should also plan for the cost of a Scout Handbook, uniform, and personal camping equipment. Ask a troop leader for the current fee schedule.
Troop 170 typically holds [add number] campouts per [month/year].
Past activities have included cooking camp, pioneering projects, summer camp, and service at Multi-Lakes. The troop website also highlights swimming, kayaking, and archery.
Check current troop announcements for dates, locations, costs, registration deadlines, and packing lists.
Scouts help set up camp, prepare meals, clean up, and participate in planned activities. Experienced Scouts help newer Scouts learn.
Campouts are an opportunity to practice outdoor skills, work toward advancement, and enjoy time with friends. Activities vary with the location, weather, and program requirements.
Yes. Please purchase a current Scouts BSA Handbook.
The handbook explains Scout skills and records progress toward advancement. Write your Scout’s name inside and bring it to meetings and appropriate outings. Check with a troop leader or Scout Shop to confirm the correct edition before purchasing.
Please purchase a Scouts BSA field uniform. Before shopping, ask a leader for Troop 170’s requirements for:
Uniform shirt
Pants or shorts
Belt and socks
Neckerchief and slide
Troop activity T-shirt, if used
Items supplied by the troop: [Add details]
Handbooks and uniforms are available from a local Scout Shop or the official Scout Shop.
Item
Placement
Council shoulder patch
Top of the left sleeve; confirm the correct council patch with a leader
Troop numerals 170
Left sleeve below the council patch, allowing for any approved veteran bar
U.S. flag
Right sleeve; normally already attached to a new shirt
Scouts BSA shoulder loops
Shirt shoulder tabs
Patrol emblem
Right sleeve below the flag, after a patrol is assigned
Earned rank badge
Left pocket
Leadership position patch
Left sleeve, when the Scout holds that position
Ask a leader to check placement before sewing. Use the official Guide to Awards and Insignia for exact placement and other authorized insignia.
A basic personal packing list generally includes:
Sleeping bag suitable for expected temperatures
Sleeping pad
Weather-appropriate clothing and extra socks
Rain gear and sturdy footwear
Water bottle
Flashlight or headlamp
Toiletries
Required eating utensils
Shared equipment supplied by Troop 170: [List equipment]
Personal equipment families must provide: [Confirm requirements]
Check with a leader before purchasing a tent, stove, or expensive equipment. Follow the packing list for each outing.
Our fundraisers include [add fundraiser names and usual dates].
Proceeds support [add how funds are used]. Family participation expectations are [add details].
Ask the troop treasurer how fundraising proceeds are allocated and whether approved credits can reduce activity costs.
Speak privately with the Scoutmaster or troop treasurer before making purchases or deciding against an activity. Ask about available assistance, loaner equipment, or used uniforms.
Attend parent meetings and ask about current volunteer needs. Parents can support troop activities while allowing Scouts to practice leadership and independence.
Adult participation in outings must meet current Scouting America registration, training, and safeguarding requirements. Coordinate with troop leaders before volunteering for a trip.
Contact a leader through the Troop 170 website to arrange a visit and receive current registration information. Ask which forms, fees, and supplies are required before the first outing.
Research references: Troop 170 activities, Scouting America FAQ, official uniform guidance, Troop 490 FAQ, and Troop 200 FAQ. Other troops’ fees and policies have not been presented as Troop 170’s.
I’ve created a clean, Word-style draft that you can paste into Google Docs or your Google Site. It includes the confirmed Tuesday meetings, the parent meeting, the uniform basics, and placeholders for dues, fundraising, and campout costs, plus a note to confirm the exact parent meeting date.