HOW TO JOIN!

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Welcome to Troop 22, and the Scouts BSA program!

We're glad that you've stopped by to pay us a visit,

and want to learn more about joining our troop!

Feel free to explore our website with your parents and friends,

then decide if you want to come to one of our meetings 

and meet all the girls that make up Troop 22, 

as well as the men and women Scouts BSA leaders 

that guide our troop!

Parents and guardians who want to learn more about Scouting and Troop 22 should also check out our "Information for Parents" page for more information, as well as explore the website.

If you're a girl that:

• Is between the ages of 11 and 17,
• Or if you've earned the "Arrow of Light" award in Cub Scouting, and is at least 10 years old,
• Or if you've completed the 5th grade, and at least 10 years old,

Then joining Troop 22 and Scouts BSA 

is an easy four step process that won't hurt a bit!

The best first step is to join us 

at one of our upcoming Troop meetings.  

and learn more about us, our program and activities, 

and what it means to be a Scout.  

We do require that at least one of her parents or guardians 

attend with her to our meetings. 

We typically meet on Sunday afternoons at 5:30 pm, 

at Grace United Methodist Church, 

located at 521 Caruthers Ave. in Cape Girardeau.  

Click here for a link for directions.

While you're at the meeting, we'll explain all about Troop 22 -- 

what our mission and guiding principles are, 

all the fun activities that we do, 

and everything that you'll learn (both adults and girls!)  

We'll also let you know everything you'll need to know 

about uniforms, rank advancement, 

personal equipment you'll need to buy 

(and what you WON'T need to buy!), 

the costs involved, as well as what we'll need you to do to make sure

 that your girl gets the most out of her Scouting experience!  

We'll also be able to answer just about any questions you may have 

(and if we don't, we know someone who does!)

We'll have all the paperwork needed to sign up

both Scouts and adult leaders and volunteers with us at the meetings.  (If you want to do it online, click here to get started.)  And then... 

There's no probationary or waiting period - once you're signed up, you're a full-fledged member of the troop, 

ready for years of adventure, excitement and learning, 

as well as a part of the nation's leading program 

of youth character development 

and values-based leadership training.