How to Get Started
Email us
Write to [email protected] and tell us you'd like to visit.
Visit a Tuesday
6:30 PM at the IWLA clubhouse. Parents are welcome to stay.
Apply online
Use BeAScout (zip 22556, choose Troop 142G).
Get outdoors
Your patrol helps you get ready for your first campout.
Your First Visit: What to Expect
Where
The Izaak Walton League (Alexandria Chapter) clubhouse, 2729 Garrisonville Road, Stafford. Our charter partner's clubhouse is now in Stafford/Garrisonville.
When
Most Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM. The first Tuesday also has a parent meeting, 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Email us first so we know to expect you.
What to bring
Comfortable clothes for indoors and out, a water bottle, and a jacket in cool weather. No uniform or gear needed for a visit.
What happens
You'll sit in with a patrol while the scouts run the meeting: skills, games and trip planning. Parents are welcome to stay and meet the leaders.
How costs fit together
Visiting is free. If you join: Scouting America registration is about $165 per year, paid to Scouting America; troop dues are $40 per quarter for program supplies and awards; campouts are paid per trip. Military families: according to national, the $85 national fee is waived; according to council, the $80 NCAC fee still applies (see Costs below).
Who Can Join
Ages
Girls 11 to 17, or age 10 after completing fifth grade or after March 1 of the fifth-grade year.
Experience
None needed. Crossing-over Webelos and Arrow of Light scouts are welcome.
Families
Parents are welcome at meetings and are invited to the monthly parent meeting.
Costs
Registration
About $165 per year, paid through Scouting America at registration: the $85 national youth fee plus the $80 NCAC council participation fee.
Troop dues
$40 per quarter. Troop dues cover program supplies and awards.
Campouts & camp
Paid per event. Fundraisers help offset bigger trips.
Military families
According to national (Scouting America): since June 1, 2026 the $85 national youth registration fee is waived for youth whose parent or guardian is currently serving on Active Duty, in the Reserve or in the National Guard. Choose “Get Military Discount Code” when registering online, verify service, and enter the code at checkout (online registration only; adult registration is not covered).
According to council (NCAC): the $80 council participation fee still applies to military families. Need-based NCAC financial support can cover it. Troop dues and campout costs are separate from both waivers.
Email [email protected] with any questions about costs. Cost should never keep a scout out of Scouting, so please ask us about help.