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Military Families Can Join at No Cost
Military families give so much in service to our country—often through deployments, moves, and time away from loved ones. Troop 826 is proud to help military families find adventure, friendship, leadership, and a lasting place to belong.
Effective June 1, 2026, eligible new and returning youth members may have both their national and Simon Kenton Council registration fees waived.
Who Qualifies?
ACTIVE DUTY
Youth whose parent or guardian currently serves on active duty.
NATIONAL GUARD
Youth whose parent or guardian currently serves in the National Guard.
ACTIVE RESERVES
Youth whose parent or guardian currently serves in the active Reserves.
Why Military Families Choose Troop 826
A Place to Belong—Wherever Service Takes Your Family
Frequent moves and deployments can make it difficult for young people to build lasting connections. Scouting offers meaningful traditions, trusted mentors, shared adventures, and friendships that can help military youth feel connected to their community.
ADVENTURE
Monthly outdoor experiences and year-round activities.
LEADERSHIP
Real opportunities to make decisions, solve problems, and lead.
FRIENDSHIP
A welcoming patrol and troop community.
BELONGING
Scouting traditions that families can recognize across communities.
How to Claim the Waiver
Getting Started is Easy
Frequent moves and deployments can make it difficult for young people to build lasting connections. Scouting offers meaningful traditions, trusted mentors, shared adventures, and friendships that can help military youth feel connected to their community.
Discount Codes
New members
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Returning members
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1.
Visit Troop 826
Visit a meeting or contact us so we can answer questions and help your family get started.
2.
Start Your Registration
Use the Troop 826 registration link and select Apply Now.
3.
Apply Your Discount Codes
Select Get Military Discount Code and complete the brief verification process.
4.
Start Scouting
Enter the military discount code you receive. The $85 national fee will be reduced to $0.
The $85 fee may appear in the cart initially. It will be reduced after the verified military discount code is applied.
Ready to Serve Alongside Your Family?
Whether your family has just arrived in Central Ohio or you've called Reynoldsburg home for years, Troop 826 is ready to welcome you.
Visit any Thursday evening. No appointment needed.
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