Expenses and Payment

For the amount of activities and value you get, Scouting is very inexpensive. The costs are detailed below.

Financial Aid

We will not turn away a scout who’s eager to join but can’t afford the cost. Please contact the Committee Chair for information about financial aid. All requests will be kept confidential to the Scoutmaster, Committee Chair, and Treasurer.

Scout Accounts

A scout account is an accounting of your balance with the troop. Dues, trip fees, reimbursements, etc are all recorded on your scout account. You can see your balance and history on your account page in TroopWebHost.

You can add money to your account either by paying online or by giving a check to the Treasurer, made out to “Troop 1607”.

Go to Scout Account

Pay Online

Types of Expenses

Scouting Membership

Each scout needs an active membership with Scouting America. In 2025, that cost is $160 per year. This money goes directly to the National and regional scouting organization to fund the overall Scouting movement and cover insurance.

Troop 1607 Membership

Rather than an a-la-carte model where scouts pay for each campout, Troop 1607 charges flat annual dues of $150 per scout (2025). By supplementing with our troop fundraising efforts, we can offer all of our 10 weekend camping trips per year for free. These dues also help pay for things like troop equipment, all the patches you earn, and leadership training costs.

Handbook and Uniform

See more info on the Handbook and Uniform page.

Personal Camping Gear

While the troop does have a large library of camping equipment, the scouts are responsible for bringing a few personal gear items with them.

Summer Camp + High Adventure

Summer Camp and High Adventure are longer summer trips that aren’t included free in the cost of troop membership. The cost of attending these varies depending on the trip.