What Does Scouting Cost?

Finances in Troop 8 fall into two categories, the troop general fund and a scouts individual scout account.

A scout is expected to pay for the following from their Scout Account:

• Annual Dues of $180 (this includes BSA annual membership, food and supplies for campouts, insurance, and merit badges)

• Boy's Life magazine ($12 and is optional)

• Merit Badge classes ($10-$50) and Troop 8 attend up to four per year.

• Scout Camp, including merit badge supplies (starts at $300)

• High Adventure (historically the troop has strived to keep that under $500 per participant),

Individual Scout Accounts are funded by fundraiser profits or by deposits from the Scout or their family.

Troop 8 covers other expenses from the general fund. Expenses include, but not limited to:

• Troop chartering fees

• Troop insurance

• Advancement awards and parent pins

• Position Patches

• Troop-provided insignia

• Patrol camping equipment

• Equipment maintenance

• Campground registration fees

• Trailer license