Information for Prospective Members

We receive many inquiries from parents and others interested in learning more about MAS Boy Scout program. Information here will help answer some of those questions.

How old does my son need to be?

To be eligible, a boy must be 11 years old, or have completed the fifth grade or earned the Arrow of Light Award and be at least 10 years old. A boy must not be over 18 years old.

How does he join the troop?

To enroll, complete the BSA Scout application form and submit along with $25 registration fee to the Scout Master. There is no requirement to have previous scouting experience, and anyone who meets the eligibility requirements can come to a Troop 2054 meeting for more information and to join. Troop 2054 meets every Sunday at 8:30 AM at MAS Center in Richardson

How much does it cost?

Troop dues are $25 per year paid in month of February or prorated at per month, when joining. Dues include the BSA re-chartering fee, BSA insurance, and Troop Dues.

What items are necessary in Boy Scouts?

See the Camping Checklist Page for the full list.

What will my son be doing?

At meetings, boys work on their requirements for merit badges as well as rank advancement, more experienced scouts will be there to help younger scouts finish and sign off rank requirements. To sign off Merit Badge requirements, the scout must go to the counselor for that merit badge. At campouts, activities range tremendously. Scouts could be hiking, swimming, shooting, playing games, or just sitting by the campfire. All of these activities happen with adult supervision so your child is more than safe.

What is a Merit Badge?

Merit Badges are rewards given to scouts at the Court of Honor where all the scouts’ achievements are recognized. Each merit badge is associated with a specific skill. Some examples are Cooking, Swimming, Emergency Preparedness, Robotics, etc. There are many merit badges out there however there are 21 which are required for Eagle Rank. You can find out more about these merit badges here.

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