Troop 142G, Scouts BSA, Stafford, Virginia: a compass rose rising like the sun over mountains, a forest pond and a winding trail
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Family Library

Troop documents, packing lists and official Scouting America links for scouts and families.

Find It Here

Scout Portal: Counselors, Patrols, the full troop calendar and Meetings.
Gallery: photos from our campouts and events.
News: Scribe's Corner.

Troop Documents

The troop's own handouts for families.

Parent / New Family Packet

What to expect, how the troop works, first-year checklist.

Coming soon — registered families can ask a leader for the current copy.

Annual Plan 2026–27

The scouts' plan for the scouting year (see also the Calendar).

Coming soon — registered families can ask a leader for the current copy.

Troop Policies / Bylaws

Troop operating policies approved by the committee.

Coming soon — registered families can ask a leader for the current copy.

Leadership Turnover Notes

Hand-off notes for youth and adult positions.

Coming soon — registered families can ask a leader for the current copy.

Campout Packing List

A starting point. Each campout's details come through the troop and Scoutbook.

Uniform (Class A) for travel and flag ceremonies; troop T-shirt (Class B) in camp
Sleeping bag rated for the season + sleeping pad
Tent (or share with a tent-mate; troop has loaner tents)
Rain jacket, warm layer, hat; no cotton in cold weather
Mess kit, cup, utensils, water bottle (1 L+)
Headlamp or flashlight with spare batteries
Personal first-aid kit, sunscreen, bug spray
Scout handbook, pencil, any required medications (given to a leader)
Day pack for hikes
Labeled bag with change of clothes and extra socks

Before Your First Campout

Health form: every scout and adult needs a current Annual Health & Medical Record (Parts A and B; Part C for longer trips and summer camp).
Scoutbook: registered families RSVP and track advancement in Scoutbook.
Adults: any adult camping with the troop must be registered and Youth Protection trained.

Official Scouting Links

Questions? Email [email protected].