• Visit a Troop meeting or activity

• Complete a paper registration form

• Complete Scout Information form

• Pay registration fee

• Get introduced to Senior Patrol Leader

Is there a specific email to use when I have a new scouting question?

•  Yes, you may send your inquiries to bsatroop6222@gmail.com. 

Is Scouting a year-round program?

•  It is a year-round program. There are less activities during the summer, but we do attend longer term summer camps.

At what age can I join scouts?

• Girls can join when they turn 11, if they were not in Cub Scouts.

• Girls who were Cub Scouts may cross-over from Webelos with their Arrow of Light during their 5th grade year, whether they are 11 yet or not.

How does a child join Scouting with Troop 6222?

• Complete the Inquiry Form HERE or send an email to bsatroop6222@gmail.com. 

• Fill out a registration form. 

We've moved into the area, how does my Scout transfer to Troop 6222?

•  Send an email to bsatroop6222@gmail.com and we will get the process started.

Can kids be active in both sports and Scouting?

• Yes!

Before officially joining, can a family observe a meeting/event?

• Absolutely! Check out our Guest Opportunity events HERE.

Does Troop 6222 attend various camps? 

• Yes! The scouts plan out their monthly campouts based on their interests.

Do Troop 6222 Scouts actively volunteer in the Kansas City community? 

• Yes! Check out more information on scout volunteering opportunities and service hours HERE.

What are the essential camping supplies?

• Be sure to write your child's name and contact information on all supplies.

• Check out our Camping Supply List HERE.

What are nice, but not essential camping supplies?

• Check out our Camping Supply List HERE.

How can I correspond with my Scout while at camp?

• We will keep parents updated on camp events and happenings through Group Me posts.

• You can also communicate with your child through text/calls during scouts' free time.

What food/beverages should I pack for my Scout?

• Water bottles are a must! 

• If you pack snacks for your scout, make sure that they are kept in sealed packaging and do not require refrigeration. 

What will Scouts be doing at the monthly campouts and why is it important?

• Scouting’s origin story begins in 1907 with a week-long camp, organized for a small group of boys. Scouting today has adapted to the needs of modern youth, but the outdoor program remains a key element. In the process of a simple weekend campout, Scouts learn to plan and prepare, practice communication and leadership, work together to overcome adversity, and celebrate challenges overcome. The camaraderie and friendships built on these weekends is also a constant theme in reasons Scouts give for enjoying their Scouting years.

What are the monthly campout sleeping arrangements?

• Scouts have the choice to tent independently (in a 2-person tent) or in a group of 3 scouts (in a 4-person tent). 

• BSA Policy for shared tents specify:

  • Scouts must be no more than two years apart in age

  • Scouts must be of the same gender

  • Scouts may not share with an adult, whether related or not

What are the bathroom/restrooms like?

• Each monthly campout is different. The facilities vary based on the location of the camp. Most facilities have indoor plumbing and sinks. Sometimes, we may camp out at a farm, and in that case, porta-potties will be available.

How is cold-weather camping different from regular camping?

• When it comes to cold weather camping, scouts need to prepare their own gear as well as be a part of a patrol for meals. Generally, the troop does “car camping” where we pull up to our campsite and we can unload our cars and troop trailers right there. (Alternatively, the troop does some backpacking where gear needs to be hiked in – gear is different in backpacking settings).

What gear is essential to add to the packing list during cold-weather camping?

• Check out our Camping Supply List HERE.

What summer camps does Troop 6222 attend?

• 6222 facilitates summer camping at both Heart of America camps - Bartle and Naish. Scouts may attend either, or both, programs. 

• The Troop also helps Scouts to be aware of opportunities outside of Heart of America, for those who may wish a different camping experience.

What do most Scouts learn at summer camp?

• Summer camp is an opportunity for Scouts to stretch their wings and see how far they have come in the past year. Generally, camps are run by BSA Council organizations, and they offer a number of activities beyond what a local Troop can create. 

• Scouts who attend build friendships, practice self-management and leadership, earn merit badges and/or rank, and create lifelong memories. There are hundreds of options available, from local to nationwide, from which our Scouts may choose each year.

What will Scouts be doing each day and why is it important?

• Scouts will be engaged in Merit Badges classes and community building activities with other scouts. 

What are merit badges and will my Scout achieve any at summer camp?

• Merit Badges are opportunities for scouts to learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers. There are more than 135 merit badges, and any Scout, or any qualified Venturer or Sea Scout may earn any of these at any time.

• To learn more about what merit badges are offered, requirements, how to select and start working on a merit badge, you can find more information at Scouts BSA Merit Badges. 

Can parents attend summer camp, and are there a specific amount of days required?

• Absolutely! You can attend full time (all 10 days), or part time. We are happy to have any and all help that parents are willing to offer. 

This is the first long overnight stay my child is going on, I'm nervous and excited. 

• See these older scout testimonials HERE. (link coming soon)

What are the essential supplies, as well as the nice, but not essential supplies?

• Be sure to write your child's name and contact information on all supplies.

• Check out our Camping Supply List HERE.

What happens on family day?

Camp Bartle:

• Families are welcome to visit our campsite at Camp Bartle from 10:00am until 6:00pm on family day. 

• Your Scout will be looking forward to your visit on Visitor Day. We suggest you plan to arrive between 10:00 and 11:00 am. Every family is encouraged to attend. Parking at camp is limited, therefore carpooling is strongly encouraged. Your attendance and support for your Scout on this special day during each session helps them to know how important they are to you. Additionally, they are anxious to share with and show you what they are experiencing. 

• Depending on the year, we may host a pot luck for all families at our campout, or you may take your scout out of camp to eat and spend the day in a nearby town (Clinton, Lowry City, or Osceola).

Camp Naish:

• Parents and family members are invited to come out to camp and see the Naish experience that their Scouts have come across in their day-to-day activities at camp. 

• Family Nights usually occur on Wednesdays. Parents and Visitors are welcome in camp AFTER 5:00 PM. There are two options for dinner: 

  • OPTION 1: Dinner for visitors is available and consists of a picnic-style meal served in the Dining Hall with the unit. For visitors, the cost is $6.00 per meal for adults and $3.00 per meal for children 8 years of age and younger. Guests for the Dining Hall meal must make paid reservations through their troop leader prior to Family Night. Reservations must be turned into the Central Camp Office by lunch on Tuesday of your camping session. 

  • OPTION 2: Troops may invite their guests to bring dinner to share in their campsite instead of eating in the Dining Hall. 

What can my family bring?

• The needs at camp will vary each year. When we get closer to summer camp, look for a sign up genius to contribute items that may be needed for camp.

How can I correspond with my Scout while at summer camp?

• We will keep parents updated on Summer camp events and happenings through Group Me posts.

• You can also communicate with your child through text/calls during scouts' free time.

• If your daughter doesn't have a phone, we can provide opportunities for them to talk to parents every few days on a leaders' phone. 

What food/beverages should I pack for my Scout?

• Water bottles are a must! 

• If you pack snacks for your scout, make sure that they are kept in sealed packaging and do not require refrigeration. 

• At summer camp, scouts are also able to purchase snacks at the Trading Post whenever they would like. Sending your scout with money is an option as well. 

What are the sleeping arrangements?

• Scouts will pair up to sleep in 2 person open-air camp tents on platforms (wood slat and/or cement platforms) with cots.

What are the bathroom/restrooms like?

• Indoor bathrooms and showers are available at the pool house. Scouts can use their designated showers from 7:00am until 9:45am.

• Female scouts have their own bathroom that is separate from adult bathrooms and male bathrooms.