Troop
CampfireComplete Scout Organization Management Features
Everything you need to run your Cub Scout pack, Scouts BSA troop, Venturing crew, or Sea Scout ship — keep families connected and help Scouts achieve their goals.
🌐 Public Unit Website
Give your pack, troop, crew, or ship a professional online presence with zero configuration required. Your public website automatically stays in sync with your unit's calendar and information.
Key Benefits:
- ⭐ Zero configuration - instantly generated from your unit data
- ⭐ Professional Scout-themed design
- ⭐ Public event calendar for prospective families
- ⭐ "Join Our Pack / Troop / Crew / Ship" recruitment, matched to your program
- ⭐ Contact forms for interested families
- ⭐ Mobile responsive design
- ⭐ Always up-to-date with your unit information
- ⭐ Custom page included (troopwebsite.org/your-unit-name)
Why This Matters
"We used to struggle maintaining our troop website. Now families can find us online, see our upcoming events, and contact us directly - all without any technical setup. It's helped us recruit 5 new families this year!" - Troop 41 Committee Chair
💡 Pro Tip
Your public website is perfect for sharing with prospective families at roundups, school nights, and community events. Just share your unit's URL!
Your unit's professional website - zero setup required
📅 Unit Calendar
Streamline event planning with our intuitive calendar system. From weekly meetings to summer camps, manage all your unit activities in one place.
Key Benefits:
- Visual calendar with drag-and-drop event creation
- Automated RSVP tracking and reminders
- Event-specific file sharing and communication
- Integration with Scout advancement requirements
- Calendar sync with personal devices
Use Case Example
"Planning our annual camping trip used to take hours of back-and-forth emails. Now I create the event in Campfire, and families can RSVP, view packing lists, and chat about logistics all in one place." - Troop 123 Scoutmaster
👥 Member Directory
Keep your unit connected with comprehensive member profiles that include contact information, family connections, and Scout advancement progress.
Key Benefits:
- Searchable directory with photos and contact details
- Family relationship mapping
- Role-based permissions for leaders and parents
- Emergency contact information
- Scout rank and patrol or den assignments
- ✅ Health form status tracking, expiry dates, and event readiness (Free)
- ⭐ Optional health form uploads (Pro), off by default. Check your organization's rules first.
Use Case Example
"As a new parent, the member directory helped me quickly connect with other families and understand the troop structure. I can easily find contact info for carpooling and patrol activities." - Scout Parent
💬 Messaging & Communication
Keep your unit connected with built-in messaging that supports group chats, event discussions, and real-time notifications.
Key Benefits:
- ✅ Event-specific group chats (Free)
- ✅ Patrol, den, and unit-wide messaging (Free)
- ✅ Real-time push notifications (Free)
- ⭐ File and photo sharing in conversations (Pro)
- ✅ Message read receipts and reactions (Free)
Use Case Example
"The event chat feature is fantastic! Parents can coordinate carpools, ask questions about equipment, and share photos during the camping trip. Everything stays organized by event." - Assistant Scoutmaster
📸 Photo Sharing
Capture and preserve Scout memories with secure photo sharing within your unit community. Create event galleries that families can enjoy for years.
Key Benefits:
- Event-based photo galleries
- Secure sharing within your unit only
- High-resolution photo storage
- Easy download for families
- Photo commenting and reactions
Use Case Example
"I love how photos from our summer camp automatically organize by activity. Families can easily find pictures of their Scout's achievements and download them for scrapbooks." - Committee Chair
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🏆 Advancement for Every Program
Support Scout advancement with comprehensive tracking tools that help leaders manage ranks, Cub Scout adventures, Venturing awards, Sea Scout ranks, and merit badges — and help Scouts visualize their progress.
Key Benefits:
- ✅ Digital requirement checklists (Free)
- ✅ Progress visualization and reports (Free)
- ✅ Achievement history and dates (Free)
- ✅ Scoutbook import, as often as you like (Free)
- ⭐ Advancement export to Scoutbook (Pro)
- ✅ Court of Honor preparation tools (Free)
Use Case Example
"Tracking advancement used to be a paper nightmare. Now I can see exactly which Scouts need which requirements, and parents can follow their Scout's progress in real-time." - Advancement Chair
💵 Unit Finances
Stop running unit money out of a spreadsheet. Track what every family owes, let them pay in the app, and know exactly where you stand before the next campout.
Key Benefits:
- A running balance for every family, always up to date
- Families see what they owe and pay by card or bank transfer
- Bulk dues so annual billing takes one action, not thirty
- Reimbursement requests with leader approval
- Annual and by-category reporting for your committee
- ⭐ Included with Pro
Use Case Example
"I used to chase dues over text messages and keep the totals in a spreadsheet only I understood. Now every family can see their own balance and pay online, and I can hand the committee a real report." - Troop Treasurer
🔒 Permissions & Security
Keep your unit's information secure with role-based permissions, privacy controls, and enterprise-grade security that protects youth and families.
Key Benefits:
- Role-based access controls (Leaders, Parents, Scouts)
- Granular privacy settings
- Secure data encryption at rest and in transit
- Youth protection compliance features
- Audit logs for administrative actions
Use Case Example
"As a Chartered Organization Representative, I appreciate the detailed permission system. I can ensure only appropriate leaders have access to sensitive information while keeping communication open for families." - COR
Why Choose Campfire?
All-in-One Solution
Everything you need in one platform. No need to juggle multiple apps or services for different unit functions.
Easy to Use
Intuitive design that works for all ages and technical skill levels. Get your unit started in minutes, not hours.
Scout-Safe
Built with youth protection in mind. Secure, private, and compliant with Scout safety standards.
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