New Member Information

Thank you for your interest in Scouting. Just making it to this site is a huge step. Please reach out to Committee Chair Heather Mahon with any questions that you have

Confused on the required BSA uniform or placement of patches and insignia? Check out the BSA Uniform Builder Site for more information and a pictorial guide!

At the council store in Doylestown (adjacent to the Bucks County Library), you'll need to purchase a tan shirt (short sleeve is recommended and available with male/female styling), green pants (switchbacks, which also can be shorts, are the most cost effective), BSA socks , a Washington Crossing Patch and World Organization of Scouting insignia (purple flour de lis). If your child is crossing over from Webelos and wore the tan shirt and green pants, you are likely ready to go! We also have a Troop uniform swap available where scouts can trade in their current uniform shirt or pants for the next size up.

***Troop 172 will provide you with the Troop Numbers, Patrol Emblem, Troop Neckerchief, and Shoulder Loops***

Remember, size up as the kids grow FAST, and our adult leaders can help witht he sewign if needed (patches are NOT iron on).

BSA and Troop Policy Documents

Troop 172 Attendance Policy

Youth Protection Training

Annual Forms:

Annual Medical Form (Parts A&B Required, Part C for Summer Camp/High Adventure)

Annual Medical Form

Troop Photo Release, Required for Opt OUT

Troop 172 Photo Release Form

Typical Weekend trip Gear:

T-172 provides REI Half dome 2 person tents (2 scouts per tent) for Scout use on our weekend trips.

Class A (tan shirt + green pants + neckerchief for arrival and departure
Personal tent (only needed if a scout prefers to be solo in a tent)
Backpack or duffle bag for transporting gear (recommended 50-70L)
Sleeping bag - 20 degree preferred (adding a fleece blanket can help on winter trips)
Sleeping pad - inflatable and / or foam
Pillow (if desired)
Clothes appropriate for the forecast
Shoes - hiking sneakers or light boots, no open toed sandals/slides/flip flops
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, mini hand sanitizer, etc).
Day Pack (smaller bag for during daytime activities)
Mess Kit with utensils and cup
Scout Handbook
Card/board Games, football, soccer ball, etc
BSA Ten Essentials:
1. Refillable water bottle
2. Rain Coat or poncho (Rain pants recommended)
3. Compass + map
4. Folding pocket knife (2-3" blade, can be carried after earning Totin' chip)
5. Personal first aid kit
6. Extra Clothing (fleece or puffy coat)
7. Headlamp or flashlight
8. Hat and sunscreen for sun protection
9. Matches / fire starter (can be carried after earning Firem'n Chip)
10. Trail food (Should be stored in trailer at night to avoid critters)
Typical clothing suggestions:
1. 2 pairs of socks/underwear
2. upper and lower base layers (long johns)
3. long pants (sweatpants or jeans)
4. 2 shirts (short or long sleeve depending on temperature)
5. sweatshirt/fleece
6. warm jacket
7. gloves
8. warm pajamas
9. knit hat for sleeping

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