On Dec. 15, 2025, the “Family Troop” option will become available to all Scouting America chartering organizations as a third unit option. Troops will continue to be able to organize as boy troops and girl troops. 

Intending on converting to a Family Troop? Fill out this form and send it to Tiffany Edmiston, our Registrar.

This decision follows a successful national co-ed troop pilot; it comes in direct response to the needs of families who prefer to do Scouting together within one troop structure, and where there simply aren’t enough youth to sustain boy-only or girl-only troops.

Feedback from National’s co-ed unit pilot showed clear benefits:

• Membership growth
• Stronger program delivery
• High satisfaction among youth, leaders, and families
• More efficient use of resources for units

Need support? We’ve got resources that can help:

Intent to Convert to a Family Troop Form

Family Troop Decision Guide

Family Troop Best Practices

Converting from a Family Troop to a Boy Troop or Girl Troop