How to Join

1. Review our guide for parents of new Scouts and this supplement.
2. Visit the troop at a normal meeting (see our calendar button on the main page of this site). Talk to the Scoutmasters, parents, and Scouts.
3. Visit other troops in the area. Ask lots of questions.
4. Research the websites of the troops you have visited.
5. Decide what troop you want to join.
6. See the Scoutmaster and get the required application forms.
7. Complete the application forms and return to the Scoutmaster together with any required payment (made out to "Troop 212").

Joining the troop is an individual act. We expect each Scout and parent set to do the above steps and make an individual commitment. We do not guarantee that we can accept applications from entire dens. We will not save space for people who have not completed the above steps. If we receive more applications than we have space we reserve the right to prioritize based on perceived commitment to Scouting and how we feel the parents will help the troop.

In order to provide a quality program for troop members and realizing our limitations on meeting space and other resources, we must limit the size of Troop 212.

Applications will be accepted by the Scoutmaster after a discussion with the Scout and Parents concerning mutual expectations. After we have reached our capacity, further applications will be accepted based on our priority system outlined below. Those interested in Boy Scouts at St. Michael's should also look at Troop 216.

Siblings of troop members	always accepted, troop size limits do not apply
Past troop members returning to Scouting	always accepted, troop size limits do not apply
Scouts whose parent has a history as a registered and active Scout leader	accepted at the discretion of the Scoutmaster
Scouts whose parent demonstrates a strong inclination to help the troop	accepted as space allows (troop under 60 Scouts)
All other Scouts	accepted as space allows (troop under 50 Scouts)

Since we don't think a Scout should wait to join a unit we do not keep a waiting list of Scouts who are eligible to join. The only list we will keep is that of Webelo Scouts who are committed to joining the troop when they bridge from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. In order to provide a fair chance for a broad set of Webelos to join the troop we will not confirm general waiting list spots until November of any given year.

At the February - March time frame we look to fill the troop (60-70 Scouts).Through the course of the year we will have some attrition of Scouts. We will continue to call the troop 'Full' in order to allow for a healthy number of Webelos to join in the fall. If the troop size falls low enough we will begin accepting transfers or other new applications.

After Joining: New Scout Bootcamp

In March, after new Scouts have been in the troop for a month, we hold a training campout to teach basic skills and get the Scouts started on advancements. Here is a link to our procedure manual for this event.