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.
Which campout is open to the whole family?
Troop 4110 designates one full-troop campout each year as the Family Campout. The specific campout changes with the annual calendar, so check Trail Life Connect for the event marked Family Campout.
Who can attend campouts?
Eligibility depends on the campout. One full-troop campout each year is designated for families. The other full-troop campouts are generally for Trailmen and fathers or other adult male figures. Check the specific event details.
Are regular Thursday meetings family events?
Families are always welcome to come in, particularly when visiting or when they need to speak with leaders. Regular meetings are primarily structured around the boys’ program, so it is helpful to reach out ahead of time when visiting so a leader can make time to meet you.
What is the Family Campout?
One of Troop 4110’s full-troop campouts each year is designated as the Family Campout. Mothers, sisters, and other family members are welcome to join the Trailmen for the weekend.
Can sisters and other siblings participate?
Sisters and other siblings are welcome at many family-oriented outside activities and at the designated Family Campout. Whether siblings participate in a specific event will be communicated in the event details.
Are mothers welcome at troop activities?
Yes. Mothers are welcome at many outside activities, service projects, Courts of Honor, special events, and the designated Family Campout. Some campouts are intentionally focused on Trailmen and fathers or other adult male figures.
What if my son doesn’t have a father or adult male who can attend?
He is still welcome in Troop 4110. Father participation is encouraged, not required. If an activity is focused on boys and adult men, contact a troop leader; arrangements have been made in the past for boys to attend under the supervision of a qualified leader.
Can a grandfather or another adult male participate with my son?
Often, yes. Grandfathers and other trusted adult men can play an important role in a boy’s Trail Life experience. Participation in activities and any formal adult role must follow the troop’s and Trail Life USA’s current requirements.
What are Courts of Honor?
Courts of Honor are troop celebrations where boys are recognized for awards, advancement, service, leadership, persistence, and growth. Troop 4110 generally holds two Courts of Honor each program year, and families are encouraged to attend.
Does a father have to participate for his son to join Trail Life?
No. A father's participation is not required for a boy to join or participate in Troop 4110. We understand that every family's circumstances…
No. A father's participation is not required for a boy to join or participate in Troop 4110. We understand that every family's circumstances are different.
When possible, however, we strongly encourage fathers to become involved. Fathers can become Registered Adults, help during Thursday meetings, attend campouts and activities, serve alongside their sons, and build relationships with other men in the troop.
We believe these shared experiences can strengthen the relationship between fathers and sons. They also surround boys with other like-minded Christian men who can encourage them, challenge them, and serve as positive role models.
Grandfathers and other trusted adult male figures can also play an important role.
If a boy does not have a father or adult male who can attend a male-focused campout, talk with a troop leader. Arrangements have been made in the past for boys to attend under the supervision of a leader.