BSA Membership Fees/Troop Dues - This is a two-step process that repeats annually

The BSA & NCAC Annual Membership Fees infographic to the right  ➡️ explains the current BSA/local Council (NCAC) fee: what it covers, how it's spent, & the correct amount (varies adult vs. youth, new/renewal registration). 

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1. • • TROOP 204's Annual DUES cover troop programs & subsidizes a part of our outing costs, troop gear, occasional food for troop events, etc. This amount (Our 2024 fees were $185) will be paid directly to Troop 204's Treasurer in October/November. At this time, Checks are preferred, please make them out to "BSA Troop 204".

Troop 204's Commitment to Financial Assistance:

1. • •  We support the notion that Scouting should be available to ALL youth. The Troop Committee does it's best to be mindful of the costs for troop outings and our necessary expenditures by balancing experiences with affordability so all of our families can participate without feeling constrained. (A Scout is Thrifty).

     • Our budget comes directly from the Troop's annual membership fees and individual/group FUNDRAISING efforts (popcorn sales, etc.) which support troop coffers and as well as goal-oriented individual efforts towards costs for High Adventure, etc. To that end, the troop has some capacity to help scouts with financial constraints, however, to ensure that funds are provided equitably, the following policy has been agreed upon by the Troop Committee:

     • INDIVIDUAL SUBSIDIES COMING FROM TROOP FUNDS (for T204 dues, activity/outing fees, etc.) for Youth in 204 B/G will ONLY BE AVAILABLE TO youth/families who have completed the NCAC's vetting process and met their criteria.

     • The BSA/NCAC determines financial need through a straightforward process (No SSNs or proof of citizenship). 

Money is not a Barrier to Scouting! If Your Family needs FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: 

1. • • FIRST fill out the NCAC Financial Support - Families Google Form (direct link here). 

       1.  PLEASE REQUEST ASSISTANCE: Membership Dues, Summer "Camperships", Youth Leadership Training, etc.)

       2. When you APPLY for financial support from NCAC, DO NOT PAY ANY national/local council DUES ONLINE UNTIL NCAC communicates it's decsion. Reach out to Julie Coons, our treasurer for assistance.

       3. If NCAC's decision is FAVORABLE, then a portion of fees for National/Local Council-NCAC (usually 25-50%) fees AND a similar portion of the troop's annual dues will be paid DIRECTLY to Troop 204's Treasurer.