Member Information

Requires ID/Password
(troop roster, annual calendar, newsletters, campout maps & signup/permission forms, and other information of use to Troop 97 members)

Scout Uniform

Note that the new uniform items are designed to transition (mix & match) with the current uniform, so you won't have to buy anything until your son outgrows his current uniform items.

Troop 97 Uniform Options (insignia placement, prices, photos)
Check out the new look for the BSA's 100th Anniversary (PDF)

Where to Get Scout Uniforms/Equipment

Loveland
Loveland Scout Store (operated by the Longs Peak Council)
at the Loveland Outlet Mall, south complex (I-25 & US34, next to Camp Coleman)
5604 McWhinney Blvd
hours, noon—7 pm, Monday through Saturday
970-203-9530

Denver
BSA Scout Shop (neat place to visit)
NOTE that the Scout Shop has moved from its long-time location by Mile High Stadium.
Hamilton Scout Headquarters, 10455 W 6th Ave, Suite 125, Denver, CO 80215
normal hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am to 6 pm & Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm

Online—BSA National Supply Online Retail Store
available on the Internet at www.scoutstuff.org/bsasupply

Special BSA Centennial Merit Badges You Can Earn

For 2010 only, the BSA is offering 4 historical merit badges adapted from the 1911 handbook. Three of these badges were discontinued almost 60 years ago, and the other almost 20 years ago.

The merit badges will have a special gold border to stand out from other badges, and they count toward rank advancement. Contact the Scoutmaster if you want to work on one of these. Remember, these are only available during the BSA Centennial year of 2010.

Carpentry
Pathfinding
Signaller
Tracking
Requirements for Historical Merit Badges

Information for New Scouts

General Information for All Scouts

Advancement

Troop 97 Songs

We have 4 songs, even though the only word that rhymes with 97 is heaven (PDF)

BSA Online Training for Adults

Here's a quick and fairly painless way to learn more about Scouting. Most take an hour or less. Some will be required for certain Troop 97 activities. Why wait? Find out more!
Go to the BSA Online Learning Center page for training, including:

BSA "Hazardous Weather Training" (new training required for at least one adult on all outings; valid for 2 years)
BSA "Trek Safely" (new training required for adults on treks; valid for 2 years)
BSA "Boy Scout Leader Fast Start" (great orientation about troop-level Scouting; valid forever)
BSA "This Is Scouting" (new introductory training; valid forever; replaces "New Leader Essentials")
BSA Youth Protection (required for adults on many activities; valid for 2 years)
BSA Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat (how to have safe aquatic activities; valid for 2 years)
BSA "Climb On Safely" (training for climbing activities—NOTE that conducting a climbing/rappelling activity requires specialized certification well beyond this introductory training; valid for 2 years)
BSA "Troop Committee Challenge" (good orientation about troop committee functions; valid indefinitely)

Uniformed Adult Leaders—Requirements for Scouters Training Award & knot (PDF)

Scouters Training Award knot

Other Useful Information

A "Must-Have" Book
You already own the most important book—a Boy Scout Handbook. But did you ever need to check the requirements for a merit badge without having to buy the pamphlet? Wonder about other special awards, like Mile Swim, Interpreter's Strip, Leave No Trace, World Conservation Award, others? Well, everything is in the Boy Scout Requirements 2008 book (#33215, $4.99), updated almost every year. Get it at any of the locations above.

Animated Knots
Check out these animated pictures showing how to tie knots (on the web site of the 42nd Brighton troop in England).

Religious Awards
Information about Scouting-related religious awards programs can be found on the PRAY (Programs of Religious Activities with Youth) website, which provides information and materials supporting most of the "God and Country" recognitions.