Youth Registration

(If you are doing an Adult Registration, please go to that section.)

Online Registration

• Log in to my.scouting.org using a parent's login. 

  • Remember your login! You will use this same login when using Scoutbook.

  • Scoutbook is used to check your son's progress and even mark things off that you have completed together.  

• Troop Registration Page

• Choose the left option to register, "Youth."

• If your son was previously registered as a scout, you will need your son's membership id. Where it asks for the membership id, a circled "?" will take you to a "Recover Member ID" form. If you are still having issues, you can try calling the council at (801) 479-5460.

• At the end of the application process, you will be asked for payment using a credit card.

• Please inform Clint Bennion<clintsb@gmail.com> that you have completed the application so that it can be approved.

• If you are having trouble, hopefully this walk-through will help. 

Paper Application

 Youth Application. 

• Use if transferring units.

• Must get signature from Unit Leader

• Because paper applications must be turned in to the headquarters in Ogden, the best way to get them turned in is electronically (Annette Sholly <Annette.Sholly@scouting.org>), followed by snail mail.  (Council Info)

• They can take a credit card over the phone for the registration fee. They haven't charged for transferring units.

FAQ:

• See the Uniform page for what to purchase at the scout shop.

• Registering as an Explorer has a lower cost. Can we register as an Explorer? Why is it less?

  • Exploring Scout ages are 14-20. To register as an Explorer Scout, you have to register with an Explorer Unit, so it isn't possible with our troop. I called the council and spoke to quite a few people, but no one could give any explanation why it is less expensive. My theory is that it is because the focus of Exploring Scouts is different than Scouts and Venturing

• Aug 2023 Fee Changes  

Adult Registration

• You must take Safeguarding Youth Training. (Previously Youth Protection Training.) The How-To Guide contains directions, including how to print the certificate.

Online Application

• Troop Registration Page

Unless you know otherwise, register as a committee member.

Paper Application - This is a backup method and is used only as a last resort.  

Adult Application (They only need the 3rd and 6th pages.) Please use the paper application(electronic signature PDF is OK) and don't do online registration. Online registrations ultimately are much more complicated.

Application Instructions: Shows position codes. For most people, the best code to use is "MC",  for a committee member.

The council will call you for payment.

If you wish to serve as an adult in the troop, you must register. (As of 2024, adults who camp with the troop need to register) 

You must include your Safeguarding Youth certificate with your application. 

You must provide the background check authorization (disclosure) page. 

A note about your social security number. If you are reluctant/unwilling to include your SSN, don't put it on the form and put "call for SSN." The background check is required and requires the SSN to be completed.

Because paper applications must be turned in at the headquarters in Ogden, the best way to get them turned in is electronically or by snail mail.

See the Uniform page for what to purchase at the scout shop.

Registering as a Merit Badge Counselor

In the past, Merit Badge counselors weren't tracked by the Great Salt Lake Council. Probably because the task would have been monumental. The list of merit badge counselors is now maintained in Scoutbook and is updated monthly. 

To register as a Merit Badge Instructor:

1. Fill out the Adult Registration application (position 42) and Disclosure.

2. Fill out the Merit Badge Counselor Application (editable PDF) 

3. Take Youth Protection Training and download the certificate. (See details above)

4. Turn in the application and certificate to counsel (or to the troop and we will get it to counsel).

FAQ

• Many answers can be found reading the instructions on the second page of the application.

• How Many Merit Badges can a counselor be over?

  • There is no limit. However, the Merit Badge counselor must be proficient in the Merit Badge Topic. 

• How many Merit Badges can a counselor do for a scout.

  • There is no limit. However, this is not encouraged. The Aims and Methods of scouting encourages association with adults (plural). This is even more important if the counselor is a parent.

• Do you need fill out the Adult Scout Leader application .

  • Yes! You also need to fill out the new Disclosure form on the application. You have to fill out an application even if you are registered as a leader in the troop.

• Is there a fee?

  • No