Starting in January 2026 we have combined the boy and girls Troops into a Family Troop as we are entering our 73rd year as a Scout BSA Program at St. Anne's Parish with over 40 active Scouts.
This page is a resourse for current information on Scouts BSA Troop 427. Check below for the latest forms and information to download. Google Calendar updates are posted below for the entire season of scouting.
Current Links and Upcoming Events
- Patrol Leader Council Meeting on Tuesday February 3, 2026 at 6pm in the lower meeting rooms followed by the Troop Meeting at 7pm in South Hall.
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- Session 1 - Sunday Feb. 1st - 1:00pm-5:00pm
- Session 2 - Monday Feb. 16th - 5:00pm-8:00pm
- Snow Sports Merit Badge Requirements
- Snow Sports Merit Badge Pamphlet - in PDF Format
- Granite Peak Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding Event- We have an opportunity to downhill ski or snowboard at the Granite Peak Ski Hill during the 2026 season. The dates are Monday's that include February 9, 23 and March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026. Included below is the Troop Permission Slip if you would like to participate. We also need to know ahead of time the exact number of participants so please contact Mrs. Kim Hackbarth by email if you plan to participate. She needs the following information sent to her email. First and last name, Date of birth, if you have a season pass, your Emergency contact and phone number, if you need to rent ski's or snowboard, if you need to rent a helmet and if you need a lesson on either ski or snowboard board.
- Troop Permission Slip for Grainte Peak Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding
(Due by the January 27th Troop Meeting) The Permission slip is updated as a fillable form. Options for filling out the form
- (Best method) Export the PDF permission slip to your computer. Fill out the form, save it to your computer, print out a copy and bring to the scout meeting.
- Print the form as is and manually fill it out and bring to the scout meeting.
- Export the PDF permission slip to your computer. Fill out the form and save to your computer. Send the digital PDF to the Troop Committee Chair's email.
- Link to Granite Peak Waivers - You must fill out all waivers that apply to the participant. There are waivers for the ski lift, rentals, and if needed lessons.
- Scouts may attend all seven sessions or pick the dates that work in their schedule. We also need adult leaders or parents to attend two hour shifts so we have two deep leadership. There will be a link soon for the two deep leadership.
- SignUpGenius Adult Leader Ski Help - We need adult leaders to be at Granite Peak while scouts have the opportunity to ski. You can hang in the lodge or ski yourself if you want. We need help covering the following dates, Feb. 9, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30.
- Troop Permission Slip for Grainte Peak Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding
(Due by the January 27th Troop Meeting) The Permission slip is updated as a fillable form. Options for filling out the form
- University of Scouting - Saturday March 7, 2026 - University of Scouting is for all leaders, parents, and Scouts. Join us for a fun, informative day packed with classes, resources, and hands-on ideas to help you get even more out of the Scouting program. Youth activities will also be available, making this a great event for the whole family. Whether you're new to Scouting or a seasoned volunteer, there’s something for everyone!
- Course Catalog - There is no cost for this event.
- Troop Communication - We have set up the application BAND. An email with the QR Code and URL link was sent out to members of the troop. This will get you set up with BAND with the Troop 427 link. Currently we will still use emails in Scoutbook as well as mailing list for scouts427.org, but eventually only the BAND app will be our main source of communication. etheir phones, tablets or computer.
- Samoset Information on the 2026 National Jamboree - Jamboree dates are July 22-31, 2026, with touring added either before or after those dates. Scouts may use their Scout Accounts for the $100 deposit needed to sign up.
Scouts BSA program with Troops 427 - Important Links and Troop Forms
- Blank Troop Deposit/Refund Slips
- Troop 427 Weekly Dues Information and Form
- BSA Personal Safety Awareness Videos & Scouts BSA Youth Protection Training for Scouts – Scout Rank Req.# 6a. & Star Rank Req. #6.
- Link to Scouts BSA Advancement and Award Opportunities
- Scouts BSA Troops 427 Position Trained Requirements
- Eagle Scout Resources
Scoutbook Connections
- LOGIN to: Scoutbook (For access to Rank advancement)
- Scoutbook Tutorial for Parents
- Scouts can login to Scoutbook if their parents invite them. A parent needs to be associated with their Scout by the Scoutbook unit admin, then the parent logs in and clicks on their Scout, goes to Edit Profile and at the bottom of the page is a place there the parent can invite the Scout to participate. Only a parent can do this. Setting up an Account Your Scout Can Use is in the Scoutbook Tutorial for Parents towards the bottom of the instructions.
- Link to the Scoutbook App for Parents and Scouts (iPhone or iPad version) For parents and Scouts to track the Scouting Experience from Lion to Eagle Scout. This app is for parents and scouts only, it is not for adult leaders to track scouts. A Scoutbook.com log in is required and your account must either be connected to a Scout as a parent or be a youth account.
- Link to the Scoutbook App for Parents and Scouts (Google Play Android) For parents and Scouts to track the Scouting Experience from Lion to Eagle Scout. This app is for parents and scouts only, it is not for adult leaders to track scouts. A Scoutbook.com log in is required and your account must either be connected to a Scout as a parent or be a youth account.
Financial Assistance Links
- Samoset Council Financial Assistance - Families that need financial assistance are welcome to apply for National BSA membership fee, Samoset Council program fee, Scout Handbook, and Scout uniform assistance. We don’t want cost to be a barrier for any family. Go to Samoset.org/aid to complete a financial assistance form. In addition, unit money earning opportunities (i.e., popcorn sale, firewood) should be part of a plan for Scouts to earn their own way.
- Online Samoset Campership Application - Complete for campers with financial need - submit by April 1st.
- Troop 427 Camp Scholarship Request Form Available for members of Scouts BSA Troops 427 - This form is completely confidential and is only seen by the Scoutmaster and the Troop Camp Scholarship Committee. Scoutmaster Signature Required. Form needs to be submitted to the Troop Committee Chair
Other Links
- Annual Health and Medical Form - Complete for all summer camp participants (including adult leaders) needs to be turned into the troop by the end of May 2024. If forms are not in (waiting for doctor appointment) please let us know the date that they will be turned in.
- Link to the Official Obituary of Wayne G. Waldhart
Troops 427 & 9427 In the News
- Channel 9 WAOW has a feature on our troops volunteerings, Area Scouts ask for donations in 'Scouting For Food' April 13th, 2024
- Check it out our Troops have made the Scouting Life Magazine: Scouts Hone Their Survival Skills as Temperatures Fall Into the Single Digits - In the December 2023 issue of Scout Life Magazine (BSA's national magazine).
- WAOW Channel 9 Video - Check out the feature on Addison Puent's American Red Cross Blood Drive for her Eagle Project.
- WAOW Channel 9 Video - Local girl among first female Eagle Scouts in the nation - Check out the feature of Katie Martell, our first female Eagle Scout in Troop 427.
- Wausau Daily Herald Article - Wausau's Katie Martell breaks new ground as area's first female Eagle Scout
- Channel 9 WAOW News with our Troop Christmas Service Project for 2018.








