Troop 4 Pasadena Chartered since 1913
New families

Joining Troop 4

Youth ages 11 to 17 (or 10 with Arrow of Light) are welcome. There is no tryout and no waiting list. Here is the whole process.

  1. Come to a Monday meeting

    Mondays, 7:15 to 8:30 PM, September through June, except holidays, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1757 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91104. Troop room in the basement, rear of the building. Park in the rear lot. Just show up, or email register@troop4.net so a leader can meet you at the door.

  2. Apply online

    Scouting America registration is online through my.scouting.org. The troop's application links, for both the boys' troop and the girls' troop, are on the registration page. New adult volunteers apply there too and complete Youth Protection Training.

  3. Pay annual dues

    Dues cover national and council fees plus the troop program. Current amounts and payment options (PayPal, Zelle, or check) are on the annual dues page. No Scout is ever turned away for lack of funds. Ask the Scoutmaster or email admin@troop4.net quietly.

  4. Turn in medical forms

    Every Scout and adult needs the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record (parts A and B) on file. Details and the form are on the medical forms page.

  5. Set up Scoutbook

    Scoutbook is the official advancement record and the troop's roster of record. Parents are invited once registration goes through. How Scoutbook works.

  6. Get connected

    Ask to be added to the troop email list, then add the troop calendar to your phone. Those two things are how you will hear about everything.

What to expect

Uniform
Field uniform (tan shirt) at Monday meetings from Labor Day to Memorial Day; troop T-shirt in summer. The troop provides the neckerchief, unit numerals, and a T-shirt at cost. Buy the shirt, pants, belt, and socks at the council Scout Shop.
Gear
Start with a Scout Handbook, a compass, and the Ten Essentials. Hold off on big purchases; our buyer's guide explains what matters and what can wait.
Parents
Every family helps somewhere: driving, chaperoning, the committee, or as an assistant Scoutmaster. New parents attend a short orientation each fall.
Outings
Roughly one campout or outing a month, from local hikes to week-long high adventure. Scouts sign up through the families page.
Advancement
Scouts own their advancement. Our advancement and board of review guidelines and merit badge pages spell out how it works here.

Want the long version? Read the family FAQ or download the Welcome to Troop 4 guide (PDF, October 2026).