New friends are waiting
Troop 2338 is a "right sized" boys' troop for any interested Scout or Scouter. We have two patrols of Scouts, and our youth are evenly distrubuted from ages 11-17. All of our boys are "Friendly," "Courteous," and eager to meet someone new. Our adult membership is strong, with experienced Scoutmasters, a full Committee, and enthusiastic parents. You will not be alone when starting out in Troop 2338, and we are proud to recommend ourselves as the perfect troop for anyone who is new to Scouting.
We take new members all year, but perhaps you are interested in meeting us first. Sometimes we're tough to pin down, since we're always out and about. But when we're not camping or out in the community, we meet at our charter site in Georgetown, Texas. We're always glad to have you join. Check our calendar and show up anytime.
Normal meetings: Mondays, 7:00 pm
Meeting place: 5404 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas
You can also contact us directly by email:
troop2338info @ gmail.com (no spaces).
After you join Scouting with Troop 2338, please print the forms below and fill out one packet per applicant.
Next time you see us, we need:
Your active Scouting America Membership(s) for Troop 2338
Completed Troop 2338 Packets - one per applicant
Medical: Medical forms from packet, and a copy of your insurance card (or declaration of no insurance)
Dues: $60 per youth applicant (see below for a breakdown)
Financial Aid Requests (Optional) - Download here, or see below.
Overwhelmed? Don't worry! Troop leaders will help you to navigate through everything on this page. Just bring in your forms and we can talk it through.
Congratulations and welcome to the family! Your journey starts right away. Here are the next things to think about.
Make a trip to the Steve Matthews CaC Scout Shop and get:
A Scout Handbook for Boys for each youth member
A Class A Uniform Shirt for each new member
How do I put it together? Here's a guide.
What will the Troop provide? Have a look at "Uniform Items" on page 2.
For every adult, whether they are member or parent, please complete Safeguardiing Youth Training.
Get ready to camp! Here are some checklists.
Start reading up on Advancement in Scouting
Question #1: Can I join as an adult?
Answer: We love adult members. We recommend at least one adult member per family. Here's a direct link. Click the "Adult" button
Question #2: I need financial aid, so I can't do Step 1. Scouting America wants my credit card.
Answer: No problem. Skip to Step 2. If you can, print and fill out both the registration packet and all financial aid forms. Then reach out directly to troop2338info @ gmail . com (no spaces). We will meet with you and get you going.
Question #3: I can't print, can I pick up a packet?
Answer: No problem. Reach out to troop2338info @ gmail . com (no spaces) and we will provide a packet.
Here is a breakdown of the annual cost of Scouting in our Troop, incorporating the cost for our district with in-house activity and award fees. Our unit will work with you on creating a personal payment plan.
One-time Join Fee: $25 (waived for Cub Crossovers)
Scouting America Annual Fees
Membership Dues: $85
Scout Life Magazine (Optional): $15
Troop 2338 Annual Fees
Fees below may be paid semi-annually
Awards and Badges: $75
Activity Fees: $70
Annual Minimum (each Youth): $205
Scouting America Annual Fees
$65 for membership dues
$15 (optional) for Scout Life subscription
Scouting America One Time Fees
$25 to become a Merit Badge Counselor, but not an Adult Member
Troop 2338 Adult Fees: Adult members pay no Troop fees.
Annual Minimum (each Adult): $65
Your membership is more important to us than your money. We will help both you and your Scout to close all financial gaps.
Scouting is not just for rich kids. Financial Assistance is available from the Capital Area Council and from us.
Need a little assistance? Print these forms and bring them with your registration packet. We can deliver this for you and help you find aid for any other financial needs related to Scouting.