Joining Trail Life is a 3-step process.

1. Registering with Trail Life USA

• Once the website appears, please enter your zip code and you will see several Trail Life icons.

• Click on the icon that brings you to "VA-2907 St. Louis Parish."

• Enter the requested information in the field (i.e. first name, last name, email, phone, and zip code). 

• This will generate an email to our Troopmaster and Committee Chair so they can invite you to join Trail Life and register for an account at traillifeconnect.com. 

• After creating a trailifeconnect account, you will then be able to register yourself as a Parent and your son ($42.27 for the year).

2. Registering with Troop VA-2907

3. Purchasing the required uniform

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Before registering, please review the 2025-2026 registration fees below. 

*No boy will be turned away for financial reasons or inability to pay Annual Troop Dues. If you are facing a financial hardship and want to be a member of Trail Life Troop VA-2907, please contact the Troop Committee Chair at TroopVA2907@gmail.com to confidentially discuss your specific situation.

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The following is a breakdown of initial and annual costs.  Please note these costs are subject to change annually.*

 

TRAIL LIFE USA NATIONAL REGISTRATION FEES

Youth Fee

• $42.27 (annual) Membership Registration – Paid directly to Trail Life USA by family each year per trailman.

Adult Volunteer Registration

• $46.55 (annual) Membership Registration – Paid directly to Trail Life USA by adult volunteers each year.

 

TROOP VA-2907 REGISTRATION FEES

Annual Registration Fee (Per Trailman)

• $65 Registration Fee (Troop Dues) -- covers troop-issued uniform items, TLUSA troop fees, badges and awards, supplies, equipment, etc..
• 2025-2026 Troop Dues are due by September 19th and can be paid here.

Special Event Costs (Per Trailman)

• Varies, typically less than $40/year - covers admission to special events (e.g., museums), food for camping, etc.

Periodic Costs (Per Trailman)

• $68 (plus tax/shipping) Uniform purchase (shirt, lanyard, and hat as needed) -- see the uniform page for requirements.

 

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