TroopCentral
$0 for your whole unit
- Every feature, including new ones
- All youth, leaders and families
- Help moving your roster in
Free for every unit
Every feature, every member, no storage limits, no ads. No budget vote needed.
Why it's free
TroopCentral is a nonprofit initiative funded by partner organizations, so cost never decides which young people get a well-run unit.
Questions
Who is it for?
Scouting America troops, packs, crews and ships, with their youth, leaders, committees and families.
What does it cost?
Nothing, for units or families.
Who pays for it?
Partner organizations that fund it as a nonprofit initiative.
Does it replace official registration?
No. Registration and advancement records stay with Scouting America. TroopCentral exports signed-off requirements for Scoutbook Plus.
Is it hard to learn?
No. If you can use email, you can use TroopCentral. Each person sees only their own short list, and we help you set up your unit.
Do families need a smartphone or an app?
No. It works in any web browser on a computer, tablet or phone. There are iPhone and Android apps for those who want them, and families can get a weekly email summary instead.
How are scouts recognized?
Scouts earn badges that match real Scouting recognition, roles such as Troop Ambassador, creative unlocks and patrol quests. A scout who brings a friend becomes that friend's buddy, and leaders present the real patches in person. There are no points, prizes, leaderboards or streaks.
Can scouts connect with other troops?
Yes, in the network. Every post is checked first, two trained adults are in every conversation, and no adult can message a scout from another unit in private.
What if no troops near us are on it yet?
Your unit gets everything on day one: meetings, outings, sign-ups, sign-offs and safe chat. Scouts can already join interest groups with troops anywhere, and you can invite the troops you camp with.
Can we bring our roster?
Yes. Import it from a spreadsheet and we help you set up.
What if we leave?
Download your records anytime. We delete your unit's data 30 days after you close the account.
Is it part of Scouting America?
No. TroopCentral is an independent nonprofit initiative.