Thank you for your interest in enrolling in Pack 997!
To process your scout’s enrollment, please follow the steps below.
STEP 1. Online Registration: Fill out the Google form HERE
Please refer to volunteer roles for descriptions.
Be prepared to upload copy of YPT cert (see step 2)
STEP 2. Youth Protection Training: Both parents (and any other adults that may attend with your child, ie. grandparents) will need to complete BSA’s Youth Protection Training.
New parents, you will need to create an account at https://my.scouting.org.
Returning parents, if you have already taken YPT training, it must be valid past 5/1/2026. To renew, sign into your existing account.
YPT information can be found at https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/ . YPT must be renewed prior to the expiration date. Once you log in, click on the logo on the right that says YOUTH PROTECTION BEGINS WITH YOU. Be sure to complete the MANDATORY TRAINING (Youth Protection Training - Mandatory v2) not the OPTIONAL courses with similar content!
STEP 3. Scout Registration Fee: $240 per scout for early bird (before June 2)/ $270 (regular); PayPal via Paypal.me or send to pack997.treasurer@gmail.com (send as "Friends and Family) and email pack997.membership@gmail.com your PayPal payment transaction ID and Scout name. Financial aid is available for scouts who qualify.
STEP 4. Medical/Health Form Parts A & B (for Scouts AND both parents AND any siblings that will attend pack events): Type the information into this fillable PDF and save for future use, as we collect this form on an annual basis: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_AB.pdf
o Did you check the “none” box or list participant restrictions on the Medical A form?
o Did you designate an adult authorized to pick up your child on the Medical A form? This is usually the parent(s).
o Did you complete the allergies section?
o Did you authorize non-prescription medicine and sign if "yes"?
o Immunization: For Scouts and siblings, please fill out the entire immunization section or attach the most recent immunization record. For adults, you need to fill out dates of your most recent tetanus shot. BSA requires a tetanus shot within the last 10 years.
SAMPLE MEDICAL FORM FOR REFERENCE
STEP 5. Medical Insurance Card (for Scouts AND both parents AND any siblings): Please make a copy of the front of your medical insurance card.
STEP 6. BSA Youth Application (FOR NEW SCOUTS ONLY):
Complete and print out TWO COPIES BSA Youth APPLICATION (Hardcopy)
OR
A reminder that any adult attending a Pack 997 event needs to have completed their Youth Protection Training. If another adult partner will be attending pack meetings or events (ie. a grandparent), please be sure to turn in their YPT and medical forms as well.
STEP 1-3 to be submitted online. YPT copies will be collected at time of
STEP 4-6 to be collected by our membership chair or committee chair.
New Scouts please email pack997.membership@gmail.com to arrange for drop off.
Early Bird Registration deadline is Sunday June 1, 2025. All documents must be completed and checked to qualify for early bird registration discount.
Final Registration deadline is Sunday, August 23, 2025. We understand that Scouts may change their minds and might not be able to fully commit. If you wish to withdraw, please send an email to the Membership Chair. Please note that refunds will not be given after the registration deadline on 8/23/2025.
Questions? Contact our Membership Chair at pack997.membership@gmail.com