Youth Registration
1. To register as a youth in the BSA, complete the official BSA youth application form.
2. Complete the troop registration form either online (once you receive a login account) or by paper form.
3. Remit registration fees of $180. Please make checks out to "Troop 373" or use the online payment option through the troop website.
4. Turn in all paper forms and check to a troop leader.
It would also be a good idea to complete sections A and B of the officialBSA health historyform. Scouts cannot participate in any overnight activities without a completed health history form (sections A and B).
Adult Registration
1. To register as an adult in the BSA, complete the official BSA adult application form including the background check waiver form.
2. Complete the troop registration form either online (once you receive a login account) or by paper form.
3. Remit registration fees of $100. Please make checks out to "Troop 373" or use the online payment option through the troop website.
4. Complete the officialBSA Youth Protection training.
5. Complete the Diocese of Orlandosafe environment training and fingerprinting process.
6. Turn in all forms, training certificate, Diocese of Orlando background check approval, and fees to a troop leader or upload forms directly to the troop website.
It would also be a good idea to complete sections A and B of the officialBSA health historyform. Adults cannot participate in any overnight activities without a completed health history form (sections A and B).
Troop Website Login
The troop hosts a secured portion of its website to allow parents to sign up scouts for troop activities. This reduces the need for paper forms and provides all necessary health, emergency contact, and authorization information to leaders during a troop activity.
The troop webmaster will set up an account and email you login instructions.
Diocese of Orlando Safe Environment Training
The Diocese of Orlando requires that all adults working with children on church property complete the safe environment training. This includes taking a short training course online and being fingerprinted at a local fingerprinting facility.
1. Go to theDiocese of Orlando registration page,read the instructions and click the "begin Safe Environment training" button.
2. While logged into the Diocese of Orlando training site, watch the Safe Environment Training video (about 25 minutes long).
3. When the video is finished, read the Diocesan Standards of Conduct and aree to the terms. Proceed to the quiz.
4. Enter 26 when asked for your parish/school office Entity Code and select Volunteer when asked for your role/applicant type.
5. Complete the 20 question quiz. Passing scores are 80% and above.
6. After passing the quiz, download your certificate and write down the Fieldprint code presented. You will need this code to register for fingerprinting.
7. Follow theFieldprint Fingerprinting linkand press "Schedule an Appointment."
8. Either sign in as a new user or use your email and password if you are an existing user.
9. Complete the appointment form for the appropriate location. You will need to enter the Fieldprint code provided in step six above to secure an appointment.
10. Remit payment ($41.75) for fingerprinting. NOTE: Currently, the fingerprinting fee is covered by the troop for adults who are active in the troop leadership (e.g. hold a committee position, teach merit badges, attend campouts, assist with driving to/from events, or are Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmasters)
11. Bring your appointment number, two forms of valid identification (driver's license, passport, military ID) to your appointment.
12. You will receive an approval email from the Diocese of Orlando. Forward your approval email to your unit leader or upload the email to the troop website.
BSA Required Adult Training
All registered adults must have BSA Youth Protection training completed before going on any outing. Youth Protection training can be done online and takes about 30 minutes to complete.
1. Go to theBSA Youth Protection websiteand follow the instructions to initiate the training.
2. Either sign into yourmy.scouting.orgaccount or create a new account.
3. Select the Youth Protection training and follow the online instructions.
4. When you complete the course, print the certificate to a PDF document and either give it to your unit leader or upload the certificate to the troop website.
In addition to Youth Protection training, BSA offers a variety of position-specific courses based on your position in the troop. Most training courses are offered as e-learning sessions onmy.scouting.org.
- Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are encouraged to take the "Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training"
- Troop Committee Members are encouraged to take the "Troop Committee Challenge" training
- Merit Badge Counselors are encouraged to take the "Merit Badge Counselor Training"
- Anyone going on campouts with scouts can also take the "Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills" training
Health History Forms
Health history form parts A and B are required for all scouts and adults who plan on attending off-site activities or weekend camping trips less than 72 hours in duration.
1. Download and complete parts A and B of the health history form.
2. Download and complete part C of the health history form if you or your scout will be going to summer camp.
3. Download and complete the high adventure health history form if you or your scout will be going to one of the four high adventure bases.
4. Give your health history form to your unit leader or upload the form to the troop website.
IMPORTANT! Do not wait until the week before camp to make an appointment as many doctors cannot accomodate last minute physicals.
Merit Badge Counselors
It is important for scouts to learn life skills from enthusiastic and qualified adults who have a passion for the topics they teach. To become a merit badge counselor, follow these steps:
1. Become aregistered adultwith the BSA. If you are already a registered merit badge counselor, skip to step 4 (a new application is not required but a YPT certificate and signed background check authorization is required).
2. Read through theGuide for Merit Badge Counselorsto learn about the expectations of a counselor. You can also take the short merit badge counselor training class online at my.scouting.org
3. Review the list of merit badges and their requirementsand select badges that you would like to teach.
4. Complete theMerit Badge Counselor formand list the badges you will be teaching.
5. Turn all paperwork (application, background check authorization, youth protection certificate, and merit badge counselor form) in to your unit leader or committee chair.
Please be aware that some of the merit badges are required for the rank of Eagle Scout. Many merit badge counselors teach at least one required merit badge. It would also be a good idea to purchase the BSA approved merit badge pamphlet for each badge you teach to aid in instruction. All merit badge pamphlets are availableonlineor at theCentral Florida scout shop.
Transferring to Troop 373
If you are transferring to Troop 373 or moving to another troop, it is important to document all awards, merit badges earned, and training accomplished so your new troop is updated on your progress to Eagle. If you are currently registered in the BSA (youth or adult) and you are transferring within your council, a parent or leader from your previous troop can initiate a transfer through my.scouting.org. See instructions linked above.
If you are transferring from outside Central Florida Council, you will need to complete a new Youth or Adult registration form. *** IMPORTANT*** Please make sure you put your current BSA ID on the registration form!