Q. Since your Chartered Organization is the Knights of Columbus do I have to be Catholic to join Troop 494?

A. No. Troop 494 and the BSA organization are totally nondenominational. Our Charted Organization provides us with financial support when needed and a meeting place.

Q. I have a friend who was never in Cub Scouting or dropped out of Cub Scouting, can he join Troop 494?

A. Yes. Any Boy who is 11 years old can join Troop 494.

Q. My Dad or Mom was involved in my Cub Scout Den. Can they be involved as an Adult Leader in Troop 494?

A. Yes. Troop 494 encourages all parents to get involved as an Adult Leaders. Adults need to fill out an Adult Application and pay the $10.00 fee to participate in camping activities.

Q. Do I need to have my Mom or Dad with me in order to camp with Troop 494?

A. No, as long as we have enough adults camping to meet BSA’s two deep leadership requirements. We have never had this problem in the history of Troop 494 nor do we ever expect to have this problem.

Q. My son doesn't have much camping experience. Will he be able to “handle” winter camping?

A. Troop 494 will teach your son all the camping skills needed to camp 12 months out of the year safely.

Q. I’ve heard that I will need to spend a bunch of money on camping gear if I join Boy Scouts. Is this true?

A. Some additional camping gear may be needed, but we have ways of making do with gear you already have. For instance, you can double up two summer sleeping bags to use on winter campouts. Scouts and Adults are always willing to let you borrow gear that you may need.