Trail Life Troop TN-5667
Troop
TN-5667

Program Costs

What it costs for a boy to join, and exactly how to pay.

Boys who wish to become Trailmen are required to become registered members of Trail Life USA. Parents and guardians facilitate this by registering on the Trail Life Connect platform and paying annual national dues. Trailmen also make annual contributions to the troop (local dues). Lastly, Trailmen maintain the uniform standard set by Trail Life and the troop leadership, which requires purchasing uniform items.

Annual National Dues

The Trail Life youth membership fee is about $45 / year per boy and is paid directly to Trail Life USA through Trail Life Connect (TLC). This fee is paid annually on the date membership was first paid.

Annual Local Troop Dues

  • $50 / year — Woodlands Trail (Foxes, Hawks, Mountain Lions)
  • $75 / year — Navigators & Adventurers

Local dues are paid every September and applied through the next year. This covers one initial copy of each Trailman's Handbook, all earned awards, troop recharter fees, and help offset the cost of activities. There is a $5 late fee for dues paid after the requested date. Dues are prorated by quarter for those who join mid program year.

How to pay local dues

  1. Go to hickorygrovepca.org/giving.
  2. Hit the GIVE button at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Select "Trail Life TN-5667" from the fund drop-down menu.
  4. Enter your local dues amount and ensure "Recurring Giving" is un-checked.
  5. Enter your payment information and submit.
  6. Important! Forward your receipt with member's name(s) in the subject line to funds@tn5667.org.

Hickory Grove Presbyterian Church (PCA) is located at 84 S Greenhill Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. Membership and Troop fees are non-refundable; all fees must be paid via credit or debit card. Questions? Contact Matt Murphy (Treasurer) at funds@tn5667.org.

Financial assistance

Cost should never keep a boy from joining. Confidential scholarships are available to help cover national dues, local dues, and uniform items for families who need a hand. No paperwork, no questions about qualifications — just a private conversation.

Reach out to the Troopmaster or Treasurer at funds@tn5667.org to discuss options. Requests are handled discreetly.