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All boys are welcome to join the adventure of Scouting. Scouting builds character and prepares young men for a life of leadership and community service.
| Eligibility for membership as a Boy Scout |
To become a Boy Scout:
you must be at least 11 years old or in 6th grade (or 10-1/2 if the Cub Scout Arrow of Light was earned)
and you must be under 18 years of age |
| Visiting Troop 8880 |
To visit or join Troop 8880, please contact us using the "Contact Us" menu item above.
Troop 8880 meets every Monday night at 7 pm in the fellowship hall of Cherokee Presbyterian Church in Canton, Georgia.
A parent or guardian should accompany his/her son to a troop meeting at the time the decision is made to join Troop 8880. A membership packet will be given to the parent for review and for completion of the necessary forms. The parent, with son, will meet with the Scoutmaster to discuss Troop 8880's Scouting program, guidelines and procedures. The boy will not be permitted to participate in any Scouting function until he is properly registered and all his fees are paid. This is primarily because the Boy Scouts of America need to have a membership record in order to provide insurance coverage.
Parents or guardians are encouraged to contribute to the troop and its activities in some way. Positions are available as Assistant Scoutmasters or Committee Members. Many resources and talents are required for a troop to have a quality program, and each Scout's unique gifts add to the diversity and abilities of the Troop. |
| A little about our Troop |
Typically, the Troop has at least one activity a month. We learn Scouting and outdoor skills such as camping, hiking, backpacking, sailing, diving, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, spelunking, rock climbing, etc. as well as practice citizenship and community service.
Our troop is "boy run", which means that the boys decide what they want to do. The adults only help oversee and facilitate activities. |
| What if my son does not meet the age requirements for Boy Scouts? |
| If your son is under the age of 11, he would be eligible for membership as a Cub Scout. Pack 8880 would be happy to provide you with more information. Please visit the Cub Scout page for more information.
If your son is over the age of 14 and under the age of 21, he is eligible for membership in Venture Crew 8880. Please visit the Venture Crew page for more information. Venture Crews are geared towards high adventure trips and training for older boys. |
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