Eligibility

Troop 355 - Youth can join our Troop if 11 through 17 years of age. They can also join if they have earned the Cub Scout “Arrow of Light” Award and are at least 10 years old or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10.

Pack 355 - Boys and girls Kindergarten thru 5th grade.

Meetings

We meet every Wednesday evening 7:00 - 8:30pm at Our Lady Queen of Peace 10003 Bird River Rd, Middle River, MD 21220 (Old Convent Building)

COVID

We ask that if you have had any COVID symptoms you do not attend Scout meetings or Camping trips until you have tested negative. We are outdoors whenever the temperature allows and follow recommended social distancing when indoors.

Program

This is the program formerly known as “Boy Scouts” is now Scouting America.  Our Troop and Pack welcomes both boys and girls in our coed programs.

Annual Cost

BSA National membership fees as of December 2024 are $85. Baltimore Area Council (BAC) fee of $75 - TOTAL of $160.

Our Troop has decided not to collect dues for 2025 year due to the increased costs. We ask all families to participate in Fundraisers to help cover the costs of badges, awards, meeting and program costs.  

Participation in monthly campouts costs $20-30 each (includes food, camping & activity fees).  A week of summer camp is about $400-450 (optional but recommended).

We accept Cash, Check and Online payments through TroopWebHost.

Parent Obligations

The Number 1 thing you can do is to assure your Scouts participation at weekly meetings, camping trips and Summer Camp or she will fall behind in acquiring her Scouting skills.

Leadership

Parents or guardians are invited to be Adult Leaders or Committee members. Any parent who wishes to attend camping trips, Summer Camp or a High Adventure Trip must be a registered leader or committee member, have a Background check, complete Youth Protection Training and complete VIRTUS (Archdiocese Safety Training).

We ask parents to help with annual fundraising for the Troop to help keep the cost of yearly dues to a minimum and to help cover travel cost when traveling to an out-of-state camp.

Fund Raising

We are open to holding fundraising events with Parent support. Scouts BSA offers Popcorn and Camp Card options. We can also host Paint Nights or Haunted House Fundraisers.

Uniforms

Out-of-pocket start-up cost is about $60-100, including dress and casual uniforms.

Outings

We offer monthly weekend overnight outings, one week of Longterm/Summer camp in July/August (strongly recommended), and an optional trip High Adventure Trip every other year.

Equipment

Each scout needs a sleeping bag, pocket knife, hiking boots, rain suit, and daypack (like a book bag) and backpack. These items are available at garage sales and low-cost sources.