Youth protection, built in
Connecting kids across the country only works if every parent trusts it. So the rules you trained on are built into every chat, post and approval, and nobody has to remember them.
What protects every scout
Every post checked first
Posts, comments and messages are reviewed before anyone sees them. Photos and videos too.
Two-deep leadership
Two trained adults in every youth conversation. No adult can message a scout from another unit in private.
Parents decide
A parent says yes before a scout under 13 can chat, and before any suggestions are made for a young person.
Spaces by age
Scouts see only the groups set for their age and rank.
No conflicts of interest
No one signs off their own family's advancement or approves their own family's payments.
Your data stays safe
Everything is encrypted and backed up. Each unit's data is kept apart, leaders sign in with a second step, and we never sell data or show ads.
Read the privacy policy
Questions parents ask
Can a stranger message my child?
No. Everyone on TroopCentral belongs to a Scouting unit, and no adult can send a private message to a scout from another unit. Two trained adults are in every conversation with a young person.
Who sees what my child posts?
Their own unit first. Anything shared beyond the unit is checked before anyone sees it, and an adult from the unit approves it.
Can my younger child chat?
Only if you say yes. Scouts under 13 can chat only after a parent turns it on, and you can turn it off again at any time.
Who are the coaches?
Registered leaders and merit badge counselors who have taken youth protection training. They help in open groups, never in private messages.
Are there ads, or is my data sold?
No ads, ever, and we never sell personal information. TroopCentral is a nonprofit initiative funded by partner organizations.
What do I need to use it?
Any phone, tablet or computer with a web browser. There is nothing to install, though there are iPhone and Android apps if you prefer them.
TroopCentral supports your unit's safety practices. It does not replace youth protection training, supervision or Scouting America's policies. Report a security issue to [email protected].
Questions about youth protection?
Talk to our team before you get started.