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We are excited that you are interested in joining Trail Life USA, Troop GA-0412. Trail Life USA is a national faith-based character development organization for young men and as a charter member, it is considered an official ministry of Summit Baptist Church in Acworth, GA.

At Trail Life, we aim to provide a healthy, wholesome environment in which your son can learn skills for life – skills that not only enable him to excel today, but skills that help him to grow into a leader of others with the distinct attributes of purity, service, stewardship, and integrity.

If your family is interested in checking out our troop, we'd love for you to drop in at several meetings and see what we're about! Feel free to reach out to our Trailmaster so we can welcome you and guide you to the appropriate patrol. Parents are welcome to stay to observe; Parents of Fox Patrol boys must remain with their class.

Program Overview

This is an abbreviated version view the full program overview on the Trail Life USA site.

Woodlands

Ages 5-6: Fox Patrol

Ages 7-8: Hawk Patrol

Ages 9-10: Mountain Lion Patrol

Navigators

Ages 11-13: Join as Recruit

All ranks and merit badges previously attained within Boy Scouts may be transferable. Please read Achievement Transfer from BSA to Trail Life USA PDF for more information.

Adventurers

Ages 14-17: Join as Recruit

All ranks and merit badges previously attained within Boy Scouts may be transferable. Please read Achievement Transfer from BSA to Trail Life USA PDF for more information.

What is the time commitment?

Mondays, 6:30-8 pm: regular meetings during the school year at Summit Baptist (we follow Cobb County's calendar for breaks!).
- On the First Monday of each month, trailmen wear their Class-A uniform and meet together before breaking into their patrols for their activities.
- On the Last Monday of each month, our troop does not meet; Leadership uses this day for planning purposes.

Woodlands: One Saturday a month, we have a special event called "Hit the Trail", which counts toward earning a branch award. Activities depend on the topic being covered that month, but examples would be a local hike, service project, hobby rockets and pinewood derby. We do a campout twice a year, once in the Fall and another in the Spring. For Woodlands, award pins called "Branches" are given based on attendance and participation at weekly meetings and Hit the Trail (HTT) events.

Navigators & Adventurers: There is typically one Saturday activity or weekend campout each month and trailmen at this level participate in more "high adventure" activities such as ziplining, rafting, and backpacking. These groups take on more responsibility for planning their adventures and activities as well! Core badge work is focused on during weekly meetings and additional work is required to be completed independently by the trailmen. A variety of Elective badges are available, allowing boys to dive deeper into special interests they have or explore new ones! Opportunities for community service are provided and boys are encouraged to complete additional service hours to move up in ranks.

Joining Requirements

A boy begins on the Trail by completing a set of joining award requirements. On completion he earns the patch for his assigned patrol. This must be completed before any other awards are presented. This information can also be found in the Trailmen Handbook.

For Boys K-5th Please download the Welcome to The Trail PDF for The joining award requirements.

For Boys 6th-12th Please download Become a Recruit PDF for the joining award requirements.

Uniform: When to wear what

Formal ceremonies, special events & 1st Monday of the Month Assembly: Full Troop Uniform (Class A)

Regular Weekly Meetings: All levels of TLUSA attire are acceptable

Troop (Class A) uniform
Travel uniform (e.g. Woodlands Trail polo shirt)
Trail uniform (e.g. Woodlands Trail t-shirt)

Hit the Trail events (active outdoors) and campouts: Trail t-shirt is recommended

Full Troop (Class-A) Uniform

Worn for formal ceremonies, special events and first week assembly each month!

Uniform shirt, khaki or dark-colored pants (no rips/holes), belt, & closed-toe shoes (no sandals/flip-flops).

Pants can be denim, khaki-style, or ripstop material. Appropriate colors are black, dark blue, olive green, dark gray, dark khaki.
Shirts should be tucked in.
Shoes should be clean.
The TLUSA tri-color hat may be worn as well.

Class A Shirt (About $46)
Shoulder Loops ($10; select the appropriate patrol based on age)
Hat ($20)

Trail Uniform

Worn for regular weekly meetings, Hit the Trail events & Campouts!

Pants/shorts should be clean, with no holes. Athletic shorts are permitted.
Shoes should be appropriate for planned activities.
Trailmen should also have a Lanyard with sleeve .($5)
Select appropriate trail shirt based on patrol:

Woodlands (elementary age): Green

Navigator (middle-school age): Gray

Adventurer (high-school age): Blue

(Cotton: $20 Moisture Wicking: $24)

Interested in buying used items? Check out our Troop's Consignment Board and see what is available!

GA-0412 Uniform + Gear Consignment

Program Cost

Local Troop Fee:

Paid by check or online via Cheddar Up to the troop.

Woodlands: $54 Navigators + Adventurers: $96

National Membership Fee:

These are paid directly to Trail Life USA when you register online and are not collected by our troop.

Youth Membership: $42.27 per year
Adult Membership: $46.55 per year
- This includes background checks, youth protection training, and volunteer screening.
- To participate fully, each Trailman will need some basic items. These can vary depending on the activities your son chooses to take part in

Uniform & Gear:

Trail Shirt (approx $20-24) - minimum requirement to join
1. Woodlands (5-10 years old)
2. Navigators (10-13 years old)
3. Adventurers (14-17 years old)
Trail Life Class-A uniform shirt (approx. $46) + Patrol Shoulder Loops ($10)
Trail Life Tri-Color Hat ($20; recommended)
Navigators + Adventurers Handbook ($17; handbooks available for Woodlands, but not required)
Jeans, khakis or hiking pants (no holes/rips) & belt
Camping gear (e.g., sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent, flashlight or headlamp)

You do not need to purchase everything right away. Many of our families collect gear over time, and we encourage borrowing or sharing when possible.

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