How do Troop 4110 campouts work?

Troop 4110 generally holds four full-troop campouts each year. Most run from Friday evening through Sunday morning.

One campout each year is designated as our Family Campout, where mothers, sisters, and other family members are welcome to join us. The other three are generally focused on Trailmen with their fathers or other adult male figures.

The troop provides the camp cooking equipment and meals for the weekend. Families provide their personal camping equipment such as tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads or cots, clothing, and mess kits. If you're new to camping, don't feel like you need to figure everything out yourself—our leaders can help you understand what you actually need.

Campouts typically cost approximately $25–$40 per person, primarily for food and campsite fees.

Detailed information about each campout—including location, cost, arrival information, meals, packing lists, and registration—is communicated to troop families before the event through Trail Life Connect.

What are the different Trail Life program levels?

Trail Life serves boys from ages 5–17, kindergarten through 12th grade, with a program designed to grow with them.

Woodland Trails — Ages 5–10 / Grades K–5
Younger Trailmen learn through hands-on activities, outdoor adventure, skills, games, character development, and biblical teaching. Woodland Trails is divided into three age-based patrols: Foxes (K–1), Hawks (2–3), and Mountain Lions (4–5).

Navigators — Ages 11–13 / Grades 6–8
Navigators begin taking greater ownership of their skills, advancement, service, decisions, and leadership.

Adventurers — Ages 14–17 / Grades 9–12
The oldest Trailmen take on greater independence, leadership, mentoring, service, and advanced challenges as they prepare for Christian manhood.

Visit our Program page for a more complete explanation of how Trail Life grows with your son.

What uniform does my son need?

The only uniform item Troop 4110 requires for boys is the official Trail Life uniform shirt.

Most of our boys also have a Trail Life hat, and many have a Trail Life Activewear shirt that they wear for certain activities, but these items are optional.

You do not need to purchase a uniform before your first visit. In fact, we recommend talking with a troop leader before buying one. The troop sometimes has shirts available, and families often donate uniforms their boys have outgrown.

If the cost of a uniform is a concern, please talk with a leader. We will work with your family to make sure your son can get the shirt he needs.

How much does it cost to join Troop 4110?

There are two primary annual costs for joining Troop 4110: the Trail Life USA membership fee and the local Troop 4110 fee paid through Grace Baptist Church.

For the 2026–2027 program year, the local Troop 4110 fee is $96 per boy. The Trail Life USA membership fee is $43 in 2026, paid separately during national registration.

Campouts and some special activities have additional costs. A typical Friday-through-Sunday campout generally costs approximately $25–$40 per person, primarily covering campsite fees and troop-provided meals. Activities with additional costs are communicated to families ahead of time.

Financial concerns should never prevent a family from participating in Troop 4110. If dues, uniforms, camping equipment, or activity costs are a concern, please speak privately with a troop leader. As a ministry of Grace Baptist Church, we will work with families to help make participation possible.

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 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.

When does Troop 4110 meet?

Troop 4110 generally meets Thursday evenings from 6:30–8:00 PM at the Timothy Center at Grace Baptist Church of Santa Clarita.

We meet throughout most of the year, but not every Thursday. We generally don't meet on the Thursday immediately before a troop campout or when there is a major Saturday activity. We also take a summer break and meet only a few times during the summer.

Because the schedule varies, current families should check Trail Life Connect for the latest meeting dates and upcoming activities. The downloadable calendar on this website is not necessarily up to date.

Can we visit Troop 4110 before joining?

Absolutely. Visiting a meeting is the best way to see whether Troop 4110 is a good fit for your son and family.

We generally meet Thursday evenings from 6:30–8:00 PM at the Timothy Center at Grace Baptist Church of Santa Clarita. Your son can experience a meeting while you meet our leaders, talk with other parents, and ask questions about the program.

We encourage families to reach out before visiting so our leaders know you're coming and can make time to meet you, but there is no obligation to join after your visit.