Visit / Join
Thinking about Scouting for your family? Come see a meeting — that’s the best first step, and there’s no commitment.
Visit a meeting
Youth and parents are welcome to visit any regular troop meeting. Cub Scouts and Webelos dens are especially welcome. We’d appreciate a heads-up before you come — some evenings are planning sessions that aren’t the best introduction to the troop — so please contact us to schedule a visit.
What to expect when you visit
- A youth-led meeting: a Scout (the Senior Patrol Leader) runs the program; adults stay in the background
- Scouts working in small patrols — games, skills, and planning for the next campout
- Parents can talk with the Scoutmaster and committee members while the Scouts meet
What the first year looks like
Troop 423 develops leaders — that’s the program, not a side benefit. A new Scout’s first year typically includes:
- Learning the basics with other new Scouts: camping, cooking, first aid, and the outdoor skills that carry a Scout from Scout rank toward First Class
- Monthly outings and a week of summer camp — the outdoors is where Scouting happens
- Leadership training from the start: when a Scout takes on a position of responsibility, the troop provides free, troop-run leadership training (ILST), with council-level training (NYLT) available as Scouts grow — and the troop helps with the cost
- Annual program planning: once a year the Scouts themselves plan the whole troop calendar, and every patrol’s voice shapes the plan
Families are part of it too — rides, campout support, committee help, merit badge counseling. Scouting works best when every family carries a piece.
Ready to take the next step?
Email us — we'd love to meet you
You can also find our troop (and others near you) on Scouting America’s official unit locator: BeAScout.org