Joining - Scouts

Welcome to Troop 777!

We meet at the Northminster Presbyterian Church in Diamond Bar each Tuesday from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm. Troop 777 provides a well rounded scout program. We have at least one outing per month which is selected by the youth leaders in our troop. The outings include hikes, drive-in campouts, a snow campout, a military base outing, summer camp and may include a special week long activity during Easter school break.

Our Troop

Scouting is a youth-run program in Troop 777. As such, it may appear at times not to be as organized as an adult might run it. But by being given the opportunity to be leaders, youth become leaders. In order to make sure that our Scouts have the greatest opportunity to mature as leaders and planners, we always encourage parents to become members of Troop 777 and learn what scouting is about.

Advancement is also an integral part of our Troop program, both indoors and outdoors. The requirement for badges of rank suggest plenty of troop meetings, hikes, and camp activities. As Scouts take part in our Troop programs they learn skills and so are helped to advance. They don't automatically advance through participation, although advancement is a result of participation. Advancement is a personal and individual thing. Each scout advances according to their own interests, abilities, and participation. Each scout advances by personally demonstrating their own capability. They do not advance by being a passive participant in the Troop program.

Joining Requirements

The following information providef information on the policies of the troop and the needed equipment for each Scout. The Scoutmaster is Mr. Martin Cardenas and can be reached either by or by cell phone, 909.261.2840, if you have any additional questions.

To become a Scout, each youth must:

  • Get a Youth Application fill it out, and have the parent or guardian sign it.
  • Pay the joining fee and registration dues. Check with troop leaders for the cost.
  • Get a uniform. This should be done within two weeks of registering.
  • Review the Joining Requirements in the Boy Scout Handbook with the Scoutmaster (called a Scoutmaster Conference).

Uniform for Troop 777

The Class "A" uniform, except for the merit badge sash, is to be worn at all troop meetings and when traveling on scout activities. The Troop 777 t-shirt should be worn under the Class "A" shirt at all times.

Uniforms and patches can be obtained from the following locations:

  • Greater Los Angeles Area Council - San Gabriel Valley Scout Shop
    411 E. Huntington Dr, Ste. 117
    Arcadia, CA 91006
    (213) 718-6227
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  • Orange County Council - Anaheim Scout Shop
    1501 N. Raymond, Ste. "O"
    Anaheim, CA 92801
    (714) 774-3270
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Camping Equipment

Without the OUTING, the word SCOUTING is missing a great deal. As a Scout, you will be doing lots of camping. What will you need on a campout? Check this page for more information.

Troop Advancement

All advancement requirements MUST be approved by registered Scouts ONLY. This usually means any Troop 777 Scout who is a Patrol Leader or First Class or higher and has attended the Troop Youth Leader Training. Parents do not approve rank requirements.

Adult Leaders

You can enrich the lives of youth and make a difference in the kind of people they become by being involved. Scouts with involved parents are also much more likely to become Eagle Scouts. Please take time to read about Adult Leaders.

Additional Information For New Troop Members

  • Annual Health and Medical Record is required to ensure the health safety of your son so we are alerted to any medical problems that he may have. Please fill out the forms completely and have your family physician sign where required.
  • Parents are asked to fill out and return the Troop Resource Survey.
  • Parent Consent Forms for Trips and Tours are given to the Scouts before the outing. The forms MUST be signed and turned into the Troop with fees on the Tuesday stated on the top of the consent form.
  • Dues are collected each year to cover the costs of awards and campground reservations. The dues do not cover food or transportation for the outings. Our Troop year runs from October through September. A scout CANNOT attend an outing or receive awards if they are behind in dues. Dues will pay for rank awards, merit badges, re-registration fees, and Scouting Life magazine. Make checks payable to "Troop 777".
  • There are monthly parent meetings with the Troop Committee; all parents are invited. They are usually held at the Northminster Presbyterian Church on the third Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 pm.
  • NO ALCOHOLIC BERVERAGES OF ANY KIND ARE PERMITTED AT ANY TIME.