BSA Toop 8888

Welcome to The BSA Troop 8888, BLIA Hsilai Boy Scouts:

Hsilai Scouts was founded on the principle of nurturing the spirit of self-management in children and further developing their teamwork cooperation and leadership skills.

The mission of Hsilai Scouts is to provide an effective program designed to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of acquiring desirable qualities in character, to train them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and to encourage the development of their leadership skills.

Interested in Joining our troop? We'll show you the ropes and help you fulfill the below requirements.

Boy Scout Joining Requirements

1. Meet the age requirements. Be a boy who is 11 years old, or one who has completed the fifth grade or earned the Arrow of Light Award and is at least 10 years old, but is not yet 18 years old. (Under 11? Look into our cub scouts program)
2. Complete a Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian.
3. Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake.
5. Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot).
6. Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, motto, and slogan, and the Outdoor Code.
7. Describe the Scout badge.
8. Complete the pamphlet exercises. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
9. Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. Turn in your Boy Scout application and health history form signed by your parent or guardian, then participate in a Scoutmaster conference.