Scouting is not free. All troop leaders are volunteers, but it takes money to run the troop's program and to support the Rose Bowl District, the Greater Los Angeles Area Council, and the national organization.
Most troops fundraise. Troop 4 long ago decided to focus on Scouting activities and self-fund instead, so families generally cover the annual cost of chartering the troop and the activities it runs: camping fees, admission fees, and food on campouts. Current dues are on the annual dues page.
How to pay
The troop prefers electronic payment through PayPal, sent as "friends and family" to avoid fees. The current PayPal address and Zelle details are on the annual dues page. Personal checks are accepted, though they mean more work for the volunteers who deposit them. Cash is the least preferred option.
Money is never a barrier
If your family is struggling financially, please talk with the Scoutmaster or Committee Chair. There are solutions. For example, the council offers camperships for summer camp at Cherry Valley; plan early, at least six months before camp.