In response to a growing need for some of our Scouting families, the National Executive Board has approved a family troop option for Scouts BSA, following a successful pilot. This new option will be available starting December 15, 2025.
This option gives chartered organizations the ability to meet the unique needs of their communities and families who want to do Scouting together in a unit. It’s important to note that this is an option and troops will continue to be able to organize as boy troops and girl troops.
This model represents a forward-thinking approach in our goal of adapting and meeting the needs of families, while upholding the core values of Scouting and our ongoing commitment to our mission to serve more young people across the country.
The chartered organization must be a part of the discussion to decide to change to a family troop, and they must approve the decision to change the model.
If your troop intends to convert to a family troop, please complete the form above and submit to your staff membership specialist or email to membership@scoutingphilly.org. Please reach out to your membership specialist or unit commissioner if you have questions or would like to discuss further.
Please visit our holiday hours. The Scout Shop will be closed from Christmas to New Year’s Day, and COL has limited hours during this time.
The COL family wishes you and your family a Happy Holiday Season.
