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Adventure! Troop 97

Information for All T97 Scouts & Adults

Lots of helpful links to help you be more successful in Scouting

General Information

• Patrol Campout Planner Sheet (duty roster, menu planner) (PDF)
• Weekend Campout Checklist (PDF)
• Backpack Trek Checklist (PDF)
• Canoe Trek Checklist (PDF)

• Scout Driving Policy (PDF)
• Troop 97 Brochure (PDF)

• Checklist for the Adult Campout Leader (PDF)

Advancement

• Troop 97 Board of Review form & questions (PDF)
• All Merit Badge Requirements from the Scouting America website on their "Merit Badges page".

• Eagle Rank Application & Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook (links to these and other important information for Eagle Scout candidates—you'll need your troop97.net ID & password since this page contains personal emails)

Special T97 Uniform Items

• T97 hat—First one free; see the Scoutmaster to buy a replacement.
• Special T97 shirts, outerwear, alternative headgear, more

Online Scouting America Training for Parents and Adult Leaders

Here's a quick and fairly painless way to learn more about Scouting. Most take 30 minutes to an hour. Some will be required for certain Troop 97 activities (click here for a single-sheet summary of training requirements for adults in various Scouting roles). Why wait? Find out more!
Go to the 'My Scouting' page for training, including:

• Safeguarding Youth Training (formerly called Youth Protection Training; required for all adults who attend any overnight activity; takes 90 minutes, valid for one year although annual renewals then takes 20 minutes)
• Hazardous Weather Training (required for at least one adult on all outings; valid for 2 years)
• Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat (how to have safe aquatic activities; valid for 2 years)
• Trek Safely (required for adults on treks; valid for 2 years)
• Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster Position-Speciflc Training (valid forever)
• Troop Committee Training (good orientation about troop committee functions in 3 modules; valid forever)

• Uniformed Adult Leaders—Requirements for Scouter's Training Award & knot

Religious Awards

Information about religious awards for Scouts can be found on the Scouting America website at Chart of Religious Emblems, which includes links for more information from most denominations. These are sometimes referred to as 'God & Country' awards.

Troop 97 Songs

• We have 4 songs, even though the only word that rhymes with 97 is heaven (PDF)

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Last Revision to This Page: 17 May 2026
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Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
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