Most popular questions
Frequently asked questions about our troop
Our Vision is to build men of faith and character who will become godly husbands, fathers, and citizens.
Woodlands Trail, Navigators, and Adventurers programs for ages 5-17 are only for boys. Our Guidon program is for young adult men and women ages 18-25.
We recommend our sister program, the American Heritage Girls. You can find more about AHG at www.ahgonline.org.
Trail Life USA is committed to respecting and protecting the personal privacy of its members, donors, supporters, and those who visit our website.
Trail Life USA has 6 Program Emphases: Wisdom, Heritage, Teamwork, Leadership, Character, and Faith. Our program components support youth development, understanding, and practical experiences in these key areas.
All boys, ages 5 through 17, are welcome irrespective of religion, race, national origin, or socio-economic status. We welcome boys whose parents are seeking a faith-based outdoor adventure program that places an emphasis on character development, leadership, and moral purity, and who aspire to live in accordance with the values expressed in the Motto and Oath.
The program is designed that:
Foxes start at 5 or 6. A Trailman must be at least 5 years old to join a Fox patrol.
Hawks start at 7 or 8.
Mountain Lions start at 9 or 10.
Navigators start at 11, 12, or 13.
Adventurers start at 14, 15, 16, or 17.
Guidon members start anywhere from 18 to 25.
Trailmen are expected to advance with other boys their age. Exceptions to the policy are allowed with a one-year variance, beginning with the Hawk patrol, in either direction (advancing or holding back) at the discretion of the Troop Committee. The Trail Life program is not based on academic benchmarks or maturity but on building relationships, spiritual growth, practical skill development, empathy and service, teamwork, and leadership.
Annual Membership Fee:
- This fee is paid directly to Trail Life USA by each individual youth and adult member when they submit their initial membership application to Trail Life USA, and annually thereafter on the anniversary of their membership.
- Youth fee ($33.25) broken down as follows:
- Member Fee ($27.51): This base fee provides for operations of the Home Office.
- Annual Insurance Assessment ($5.74): This variable amount accounts for market fluctuations in the costs of accident and sickness coverage, general liability, and umbrella coverage. It is, basically, a “pass through” fee.
- Adult fee ($38.00) broken down as follows:
- Member Fee ($19.04): This base fee provides for operations of the Home Office.
- Annual Insurance Assessment ($5.74): This variable amount accounts for market fluctuations in the costs of accident and sickness coverage, general liability, and umbrella coverage. it is, basically, a “pass through” fee.
- Annual Youth Protection Assessment ($13.22): This variable adjusts for fluctuations in the costs of criminal background checks, supplemental evaluation processes, and youth protection training for adult members.
Contact us by sending us an email to fairfieldtraillife@gmail.com. We meet multiple times a month for our troop meetings at the Fairfield Church of Christ. Our address is 745 Symmes Rd, Fairfield OH 45014. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Christian men and women selected and approved by the Charter Organization, who sign and abide by the membership standards and the Trail Life USA Statement of Faith and Values may become adult leaders.
All leaders must be at least 21 years old with the exception of Trail Guides, who must be at least 18 years old.
All adult leaders can be approved following a criminal background check and successful completion of the Child Safety Youth Protection Training.