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The AGBU-AYA San Fernando Valley Scouting program is a part of Boy Scouts of America (BSA). As our troop represents this organization, AGBU-AYA SFV Scouts must uphold the rules and regulations set by BSA.

Boy Scouts belong to Troop 440, Girl Scouts belong to Troop 1202 & Cub Scouts belong to Pack 440. We are part of the Western Los Angeles City Council & Reyes Adobe District.
 General Rules
  • Troop Meetings: Scouts takes place every week from 11 am - 1:30 pm. Scouts should arrive at 10:45 am since opening "Havak" will start promptly at 11 am.
  • Attendance: Attendance is taken every Saturday. It is understood that scouts may need to miss activities due to school or family obligations. For any absences, late arrivals, or early pickups, please let your child's direct leader know by Thursday night. Scouts who have 3 unexcused absences or 3 excused absences in a row will not be allowed to go on the next outing or camp. No Exceptions!
  • Uniforms: Scouts are expected to wear their uniforms at all times unless otherwise notified. Please refer to the uniform guidelines & group specific guides below.
  • Electronics/Phones: Scouts are not permitted to carry or use any electronics (cell phones, hand-held games, etc.). If a parent wishes to give his/her scout a cell phone, the scout will not be allowed to use it during scouting activities and it must remain in their bag. Failure to do so will result in it being confiscated by leaders if used during scouts. It will need to be picked up by a parent at the end of scouts.
  • Food: Scouts are not permitted to chew gum or bring other food to scouting activities. 
  • Discipline: Scouts are expected to respect their leaders. Appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken by the leadership to maintain a friendly and positive environment for all Scouts. Continuous problematic behavior will be brought to the attention of the Scout's parents.
Outings, Special Events, Projects and Fundraisers
Outings
  • Every scout must RSVP and pay by the deadline given by the leadership. Late RSVPs will not be accepted. No Exceptions!
  • RSVP dates are given so that the leadership has enough time to finalize arrangements with the location they are going and assign carpooling (if needed).
  • ​All scouts must be in Class B uniform. Please do not have them wear any part of their regular scouts uniform. Refer to the Uniform Guide down below
Special Events
As a scout, it is our duty to give back to our community. Scouts are expected to participate in all community service activities.
Projects
​Scouts are expected to help their Kouyr's & Yeghpayr's when they have Eagle Scout Projects.
Fundraisers
Scouts are expected to participate in all fundraisers held by our troop. These funds help get them project supplies, camping gear, fun outings, etc.
Uniform Guidelines
Regular Scouts Uniform: Every Saturday, a scout is expected to arrive in their proper uniform. Uniforms vary by group and gender. They are required to come to scouts properly groomed; hair must be pulled out of the face, beards must be kept trimmed, and any makeup, jewelry, or nail polish worn must be kept modest. If a scout does not arrive in acceptable uniform, they may be asked to sit out. 
Here is what is worn for regular scouts:
  • Scout Uniform Shirt
  • Class B T-Shirt
  • Poghab (if earned) with holder
  • Sash (Older Scouts only)
  • Bottoms
    • Cub Scouts: Navy Blue Skirt (Girls) and Navy Blue BSA Shorts/Pants (Boys)
    • Webelos (Boys) & Boy Scouts: Green BSA Pants
    • Webelos (Girls) & Girl Scouts: Green BSA Skirts
  • Shoes
    • BSA Socks
    • Sneakers ONLY (No boots or sandals)
Badges Earned: After scouts are awarded adventures or merit badges, you are expected to purchase and place them on their uniform or sash (Older Scouts) within 2 weeks of earning it. Scouts should be proud to display what they have earned after it has been awarded to them. If any patches/pins awarded from the troop are misplaced, you are responsible to purchase the replacement.
Full Uniform: Is worn for Award Ceremonies or other special occasions. It is similar to what a scout wears to every Saturday, except with the addition of full black shoes (no white or color). Once again, full uniform differs slightly between groups. 
Class B Uniform: For outings, camps and projects scouts must always wear their scout T-shirts with appropriate bottoms and shoes. T-shirts can be purchased for $15 a shirt directly from our front office and a committee member will be more than happy to help you.

Please refer to the group specific uniform guides below to know which color shirt and uniform (with the patch arrangements) must be worn by your scout.
Cub Scouts & Webelos
Cub Scout - Wolves:  Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Cub Scout - Bears:  3rd Grade
Webelos 1: 4th Grade
Webelos 2: 5th Grade 
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The Cub Scout program focuses on teaching valuable skills to children as they go through elementary. These values and skills that are taught will be very useful when they begin their scouting career. The Cub Scout group is for both girls & boys and the program consists of a variety of activities from knot tying, to learning basic first aid, to fun arts and crafts. We go on many fun outings throughout the year separate from the older scouts.

Cub Scouts work on badges called "Adventures" which will help them get each achievement respective to their group. The highest achievement in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light, which is earned while the scout is in 5th grade. This Arrow of Light rank is a precursor to the Eagle Scout rank that they will work towards achieving while they are a boy/girl scout. Upon earning these adventures and ranks, the scout will be awarded the respective badge at the next awards ceremony. See below for the 
direct links for the book your scout needs depending on which group they're in.

Getting these values and skills taught at an early age really helps the scout retain the information and gives them more experience that will help them not only in scouts but in life. Not to mention that cub scouting is SUPER fun! Our top priority as leaders is to ensure that the kids are learning in a fun and safe environment.​​

Please refer to our uniform sheet to see where everything earned belongs and what to purchase. 
Wolves Uniform Guide
Wolves Book
Bears Uniform Guide
Bears Book
Webelos Uniform Guide
Webelos Book
Older Boys & Girls Scouts
Grades: 6th - 12th

​Our older Boy and Girl Scouts are dedicated to bettering both themselves, and the community around them. Their journey starts at the Scout rank and ends with the highest award in scouting, the Eagle rank. To do this, they will need to complete requirements in their scouting handbook with their leader and earn merit badges by completing the necessary packets. They can be tested by merit badge counselors, who will be assigned to the scout by their direct leader. See below for the direct links for the book your scout needs depending on gender.

As they grow older, rank up, and learn leadership skills, they will advance through our patrol system. For the boys, they will start out as Tigers, move on to Hawks, and culminate their path to Eagle in the Shark patrol. For the girls, they will start out as Deer, move on to Snakes, and culminate their path to Eagle in the Panther patrol.

Throughout this journey, they will add various badges and pins to their uniform. Please refer to our uniform sheet to see where everything earned belongs and what to purchase. 
Older Boys & Girls Uniform Guide
Older Boys Book
Older Girls Book

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