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At about this time of year Webelo 2 Dens start thinking about moving along the Scouting trail. The choose of troop will affect a boys experience of Scouting, so careful consideration can ensure that a boy has a enjoyable and successful Scouting career.
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Here a a few questions that leaders, parents and boys will find useful in making the decision as to which Troop to join.
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- Where does the troop meet?
- When does the troop meet?
- What is the troop size?
- How does the troop keep a record of the boys achievements?
- How well are boys from previous years progressing?
- How much support does the troop get from parents?
- What support is expected of the parents?
- How often does the troop go on campouts?
- What other activities does the troop participate in?
- Does the troop go to summer camp?
- Where does the troop go to summer camp?
- What are the costs involved?
- How many leaders have completed basic training?
- What supplemental training have leaders completed?
- How many leaders have completed Wood Badge?
- How many boys in the troop have earned their Eagle rank?
- Are there boys in the troop that the boys know?
- What service projects do the boys participate in?
- Does the troop provide scholarships for boys whose families may have financial problems?
- What leadership roles does the troop provide for the boys?
- Is the troop a boy run/lead troop?
- Is the prospective troop sensitive to the needs of the challenged boy's?
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