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Prospective Families
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Plan your first visit →Scouting America • Auburn, WA
Troops 401 and 8401, one digital home.
Find your troop, plan a first visit, prepare for an outing, or get the practical information your family needs—all in one Auburn Scouting home.
Parent Quick Start
What new families usually need first
- Online registration, joining details, and health paperwork
- Meeting location, schedule, and leader contacts
- Camping prep, merit badge process, and recurring parent resources
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Scouts
Find packing lists, advancement help, leadership guides, and useful program links.
Open Scout Corner →Helping A Scout
Parents & Guardians
Get practical answers about uniforms, outings, advancement, volunteering, gear, and costs.
Browse family answers →Scouting America
Troop 401
Program overview, history, and participation details.
Scouting America
Troop 8401
Program details and family onboarding resources.