Is there a Sunday service on campouts?

Yes. Troop 4110 campouts typically include a Sunday morning service or troop devotional, along with a simple breakfast, before camp is packed up. Exact timing is in the Trail Life Connect event details.

What is the Trailman’s Oath?

The Trailman’s Oath is: “On my honor, I will do my best to serve God and my country, to respect authority, to be a good steward of creation, and to treat others as I want to be treated.” Troop meetings generally include the oath during the opening.

Are annual medical forms required?

Yes. Troop 4110 requires current medical forms each year as part of registration. Families should complete the current form and instructions provided for that program year.

How does the troop handle medical information?

Families provide required medical information through the troop’s current registration and event processes so leaders have the information needed for safe participation. Medical details are not collected through the public website FAQ or visit form.

What supervision is provided on campouts and activities?

Campouts and activities are conducted under Troop 4110 leadership using Trail Life USA’s current youth-protection and activity-safety requirements. The exact adult leadership and participation structure varies by event.

How does Trail Life approach youth safety?

Trail Life USA maintains youth-protection, adult-screening, training, supervision, and activity-safety requirements that local troops follow. Troop 4110 applies those current standards to meetings, campouts, and activities.

Is Youth Protection Training required?

Yes. Registered Adults complete Trail Life USA’s required Youth Protection Training and must remain compliant with the organization’s current youth-safety requirements.

Are background checks required?

Yes. Trail Life USA requires applicable background screening for Registered Adults as part of its youth-safety process. Prospective adult volunteers complete the current screening steps during the registration process.

How are adult leaders approved?

Adult involvement in formal Trail Life roles begins with local troop leadership. Prospective Registered Adults complete Trail Life USA’s current membership, screening, training, and role requirements before serving in positions that require registration.

Do adult leaders have faith requirements?

Yes. Registered Adult membership in Trail Life USA includes faith-related requirements appropriate to the adult role. Prospective adult volunteers should speak with troop leadership and review the current Trail Life USA requirements during registration.

What is Trail Life USA’s Statement of Faith?

Trail Life USA maintains an official Statement of Faith that defines the Christian convictions of the national organization and informs adult membership requirements. Use Trail Life USA’s current official materials for the complete statement.

What does “Walk Worthy” mean?

“Walk Worthy” is Trail Life USA’s motto, drawn from Colossians 1:10. It expresses the desire that Trailmen live lives that honor God in their character, choices, relationships, leadership, and service.

How is faith incorporated into meetings and activities?

Faith is integrated through biblical teaching, devotionals, prayer, relationships with Christian adults, service, and conversations that connect real experiences to biblical truth. It is not treated as an unrelated add-on to an outdoor program.

What will my son be taught about Christianity?

Boys are taught biblical principles consistent with Trail Life USA and Grace Baptist Church. Teaching emphasizes knowing and following Christ and applies Scripture to character, leadership, service, relationships, responsibility, and everyday decisions.

Does our family have to sign a Statement of Faith?

Families are not required to sign Grace Baptist Church’s Statement of Faith simply for a boy to participate. Adults seeking Registered Adult roles have separate Trail Life USA membership and faith requirements.

Does my son have to be a Christian?

No. A boy does not have to already identify as Christian to participate. Families should understand, however, that Troop 4110 is a Christ-centered ministry and boys will receive biblical teaching consistent with Trail Life USA and Grace Baptist Church.

Is Troop 4110 part of Grace Baptist Church?

Yes. Troop 4110 is a ministry of Grace Baptist Church of Santa Clarita. The troop meets on the GBC campus and its ministry is consistent with the church’s biblical convictions and Statement of Faith.

Is Troop 4110 a Christian organization?

Yes. Troop 4110 is an intentionally Christ-centered Trail Life USA troop and a ministry of Grace Baptist Church of Santa Clarita. Biblical truth is foundational to the program and shapes how we approach character, leadership, service, relationships, and adventure.

Does my family have to be Christian to join Troop 4110?

No. Boys and families are not required to already be Christians or attend Grace Baptist Church in order to join Troop 4110.

However, families should understand that Troop 4110 is a Christ-centered ministry of Grace Baptist Church of Santa Clarita. Christian faith is an intentional and foundational part of our program, not simply something added to outdoor activities.

Boys will learn biblical principles and be encouraged to grow in character and faith through teaching, relationships, service, adventure, and the example of Christian adult leaders. Our teaching is consistent with the beliefs and Statement of Faith of Grace Baptist Church and Trail Life USA.

Families are not required to sign Grace Baptist Church's Statement of Faith simply for their son to participate. Adults who choose to become Registered Adults have separate Trail Life USA membership and faith requirements.