Welcome New Scouts!
Class B T-Shirts
All new scouts who turn in their application and registration payment by April 5 will receive a free Troop 964 Class B T-shirt. Submit your T-Shirt size so we can place the order.
Troop Newsletter
A troop email is sent out once or twice a week. It is the primary way we communicate events to the troop. Please subscribe to the email distribution list by submitting the form below. You can easily remove your name later from the distribution list by clicking the link at the bottom of each newsletter email. Most scouts eventually sign up as well.
MEETINGS:
Monday nights, 7:15-8:45 pm at The Chapel of Lake Zurich. During Covid many of the troop meeting are held via Zoom calls. Troop meetings are held throughout the year, except for August (off month). Check the calendar on this website for any cancellations due to school holiday breaks. We meet a the American Legion a few times a year in March and November. Be sure to check the troop calendar for the schedule.
APPLICATION & FEES:
Our normal registration and activity fee, prior to 2020, is $144 (covering January-December). For 2020, scouts joining in February, 2020, the cost is $75. The fee for 2021 is TBD. The easiest way to make payments to the troop is to use the Cheddar Up website. Just indicate the payment is for scout registration when making the payment:
https://troop964.cheddarup.com/
HEALTH FORM:
Please complete the BSA Healthform You only need to fill out PARTS A and B for registration. You can either print them out and turn them in during a troop meeting or else upload them electronically via our secure upload here.
Note: Please save the form on your computer, since you will need to fill this out every year. It’s easier to just change any information each year rather than completely filling it out again.
UNIFORM:
The troop will provide neckerchief, slider, shoulder lapels, Troop 964 patch, and book.
The purchase of a standard tan Boy Scout shirt is required. Scout pants and socks are optional to purchase but nice to have.
You can purchase these from one of the scout stores.
Arlington Heights Scout Shop
617 E. Golf Road Suite 101
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (847) 640-4430
Monday – Friday 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday 9 AM – 3 PM
Click on the following image go a guide to where the patches belong:
OWASIPPE SUMMER CAMP:
If you are joining the troop in April or May, please see the Owasippe page.
Summer Camp Financial Aid (Campership)
There is a council financial aid program for summer camp for those needing assistance. The deadline this year is April 15.
Complete the application here Our district is Trailblazer.
Tuesday Night Scout Swim
Scouts will be taking the BSA swim test when arriving at summer camp, which is 100 yards. In addition, scouts will have the opportunity to complete the swimming merit badge while at camp.
For those wishing to brush up on their swimming skills, there is a program in Glenview that is EXCELLENT.
The Playdium at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
1776 Glenview Road | Glenview, IL
TROOP EVENTS:
Permission slips with due dates for events are emailed out to all Scouts. Your email has been given to the events coordinator. Watch your email for these upcoming events.
SCOUT AND PARENT HANDBOOK:
Download the 2015- 964 Scout & Parent Troop Guide.
Camping Guides: