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Troop 97 FAQ

Question #6—Is T97 more expensive than most other troops?

Perhaps because we put our expenses 'up front', or because people hear our 'dues' are 'high', they may think Troop 97 is more expensive than troops with lower 'dues'. The reality is that Scouting in Troop 97 costs less than most sports programs or most other active troops. But it helps to look at ALL the annual costs of Scouting (also contained in our PDF brochure below). You get a full year of Scouting, monthly campouts, a week of summer camp, and more:

 

2023 First-Year Expenses *
Annual fee ('dues')
BSA registration fee **
Scout Life magazine
Scout Handbook
Troop neckerchief
Troop hat
Troop nametag
Troop T-shirt
Scout uniform (full) ***
Week at summer camp ****
Weekend campouts (~5@$15)
TOTAL FIRST YEAR
Troop 97
260
140
15
25
0
0
0
18
137
685
~75
1355
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For No Additional Charge

Most of these things cost extra in other troops, but are provided at no additional charge in Troop 97:

Troop 97 'What Does It Cost' brochure


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