Troop Self-Assessment

This is a self-assessment exercise designed to help highlight areas of the troop success and to discover areas open to improvement.

The troop that is performing should have high score or should have numbers that continue to improve over time.

Share the self-assessment with other youth leaders at meetings of the patrol leaders’ council, and use it to explore ways to make the troop better, and compare troop performance over time.

Scoring:

3 points if the statement is always true about the troop

2 points if the statement is sometimes true about the troop

1 point if the statement is seldom true about the troop

Submitted by*
First Last
Evaluation done by:*

List the evaluation team, you can mention PLC or Troop Committee, or mention the individual names.
Troop Meetings
Troop meetings are planned at the monthly patrol leaders’ council meeting.*
The patrol leaders’ council uses the eight-part troop meeting plan.*
Troop meetings are run by the senior patrol leader.*
Troop meetings are well-attended by a majority of the Scouts in each patrol.*
Troop meetings are fun and full of action.*
Skills instruction is divided into three levels of experience.*
Scouts and adults wear appropriate uniform at all troop activities.*
Patrol Method
The troop has both a new-Scout patrol and an older-Scout patrol.*
Each patrol has a patrol name.*
Each patrol has a patrol flag.*
Each patrol has a patrol yell or song.*
Each patrol has its symbol on its equipment.*
Patrol members all have patrol responsibilities.*
Each patrol plans at least two patrol activities a year, separate from troop activities.*
Camping
When the troop is camping, Scouts pitch their tents in patrol campsites.*
Camping menus are planned and prepared by patrols.*
The troop camps out at least 10 days and nights each year.*
The troop tries new camping places every year.*
The troop attends district and/or council camporees.*
The troop attends a BSA-approved longterm camp.*
The troop offers high-adventure opportunities for its older Scouts, often in the form of an older-Scout patrol*
All Scouts and adults are adequately trained in outdoor skills, including health and safety.*
Other Activities
The troop conducts outings that help Webelos Scouts to advance and make them want to join the troop.*
The troop conducts activities other than camping, such as hikes, bike trips, bowling nights, etc.*
The troop tries new activities every year.*
Advancement
New Scouts achieve the rank of First Class during their first year in the troop.*
All Scouts advance at least one rank per year.*
Board of review are held as often as Scouts need them for rank advancement.*
Courts of honor are held regularly.*
The troop helps Scouts find opportunities to earn merit badges required for advancement.*
Training
Newly elected or appointed youth leaders attend Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops soon after they are elected or appointed to their positions.*
Members of the patrol leaders’ council are encouraged to participate in National Youth Leadership Training.*
The troop conducts a Kodiak experience.*
Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmasters are fully trained.*
The Troop committee has completed Troop Committee Challenge or its equivalent.*
Character Development
Members of the troop participate in at least 10 hours of service per year.*
The troop performs at lest one service project a year for chartered organization.*
The troop plans at least one conversation project a year to support the Life rank service requirement.*
Scouts are encouraged to “do a Good Turn daily.*
Membership
Scouts do not quit before age 18.*
The troop recruits enough new Scouts each year to replace those who leave.*
The troop plans and executes recruiting events each year to bring in new Scouts other than Webelos.*
The troop actively supports Webelos Scouts in a pack, so they will want to join the troop.*
Funding The Troop Program
The troop earns enough money to fund its planned activities.*
The troop earns enough money to fund its other needs.*
The troop plans and performs enough fundraisers that parents aren't asked to pay for everything.*
Each Scout participates in fundraisers to the extent possible.*
Communication
All troop families receive timely and effective communication about troop activities.*
The troop maintains an up-t0-date website with information about the troop activities.*
The troop website is accessible to the public as a recruiting tool.*
Adult Involvement
The troop has enough adults willing to help that no troop activities are canceled due to lack of adult leadership.*
The adults allow the Scouts to lead their own troop, but provide guidance to keep the Scouts safe.*
All parents, not just registered leaders, take Youth Protection training preferably every year.*

Scouts earn service hours throughout the year for rank advancement, but that’s not why we do community service. We do it because we’re Scouts, and that’s what Scouts do when they “Do a Good Turn Daily”! Rank advancement is just one of the eight methods of Scouting.

Troop Meetings

Patrol Method

Camping

Other Activities

Advancement

Training

Character Development

Membership

Funding The Troop Program

Communication

Adult Involvement