Feature Comparison
200+ features across four tiers. Find exactly what your unit needs.
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Basecamp
Free
Trail
$1/scout/mo
Summit
+$49/unit/yr
Peak
+$99/unit/yr
Locations & Trails
Scout-approved location database Browse a curated database of campsites, cabins, lakes, and outdoor venues vetted by Scout leaders across the country.
Interactive map view View all locations on a fully interactive map with filtering by distance, amenities, and activity type.
Community location submissions Submit new locations you discover and share them with the wider Scout community for review and approval.
Basic tagging & unit notes Add tags and private unit notes to locations so your troop can remember what worked and what didn't.
Site appraisal system Rate and review campsites with structured appraisals covering safety, facilities, accessibility, and scenery.
Hiking trail database with waypoints Access a searchable trail database with GPS waypoints, elevation profiles, difficulty ratings, and distance information.
Security & Trust
Encryption in transit & at rest (AES-256) All data is encrypted in transit with TLS 1.2+ and at rest with AES-256 on Microsoft Azure.
Microsoft Entra sign-in (OID-based) Sign-in is handled by Microsoft Entra External ID — we never store your password, and members are identified by an immutable object ID, never by a changeable email.
Database-enforced tenant isolation Every unit's data is isolated at two layers — application query filters and database row-level security — so one unit can never see another's records.
Field-level encryption of sensitive data Health-record fields and payment-connection tokens receive an additional layer of application-level AES-256 field encryption on top of database encryption.
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Tamper-evident signed audit trail Sensitive actions are recorded in a cryptographically signed, hash-chained audit log whose signing key never leaves Azure Key Vault — so records can't be silently altered.
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COPPA under-13 consent enforcement Accounts for Scouts under 13 stay inactive until a parent provides verifiable consent — enforced automatically in the platform, not just documented.
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Recipe Library
Browse 100+ seeded camp recipes Explore a ready-made library of over 100 Scout-friendly camp recipes including Dutch oven, campfire, and no-cook meals.
Search by meal type & dietary needs Filter recipes by breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack and by dietary requirements like vegetarian, gluten-free, or nut-free.
View nutrition info & cooking instructions See calorie counts, macronutrients, and step-by-step cooking instructions with equipment lists for each recipe.
Create custom recipes Build your own recipes with ingredients, instructions, nutrition data, and photos. Share them across your unit.
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BSA Training Catalog
Browse 600+ course catalog Search the complete BSA training catalog with 600+ courses including Youth Protection, position-specific, and supplemental training.
Position-based requirement lookup See exactly which training courses are required for each leadership position (Scoutmaster, Committee Chair, etc.).
Unit member training tracking Track which leaders and volunteers have completed required training and which courses are still needed.
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Expiration alerts & compliance dashboard Get automatic alerts when Youth Protection or other certifications are about to expire. See unit-wide compliance at a glance.
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Training gap analysis Identify training gaps across your unit with a report showing who needs what training before the next recharter or event.
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Council Event Calendar
Browse council/district events View upcoming council and district events including camporees, merit badge universities, leader roundtables, and more.
Export events to personal calendar (.ics) Download any event to your Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar with a single click.
Two-way Google & Outlook sync Connect your Google or Outlook calendar for two-way sync, plus a personal iCal feed you can subscribe to so your unit's events always stay current.
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Council event registration tracking Track which Scouts and leaders from your unit have registered for council events and manage headcounts.
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Auto-sync from ScoutCal.com Automatically pull council events from ScoutCal.com so your calendar stays up to date without manual entry.
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Advancement (Multi-Program)
Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, Venturing, Sea Scouts Full multi-program support. Track advancement across all BSA programs in a single platform with program-specific rank requirements.
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120+ ranks with requirement tracking Every rank from Tiger to Eagle, Arrow of Light to Summit Award, with individual requirement sign-off and progress tracking.
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Merit badge catalog (800+ badges) Browse the complete merit badge catalog with requirements, counselor info, and tracking for badges in progress and completed.
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Service hours logging & verification Log community service hours with project details and have them verified by leaders. Track totals toward Eagle requirements.
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Board of review scheduling & recording Schedule boards of review, track outcomes, and record notes. Integrates with the advancement timeline automatically.
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Position of responsibility tracking Track leadership positions held by each Scout with start/end dates, counting toward rank advancement requirements.
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Order of the Arrow tracking Track OA election eligibility, election results, Ordeal/Brotherhood/Vigil Honor status, and lodge membership.
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Quick entry / bulk advancement updates Update advancement for multiple Scouts at once — perfect for after a merit badge class or campout requirement completion.
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IA2 export for BSA Export advancement data in Internet Advancement 2.0 (IA2) format for official submission to BSA national.
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Advancement progress reports Generate printable progress reports for individual Scouts, patrols, or the entire unit showing rank and badge status.
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Events & Activities
Event creation with templates Create campouts, service projects, meetings, and more using pre-built templates or from scratch with full customization.
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Event registration with capacity limits Allow Scouts and families to register for events online with configurable capacity limits and waitlists.
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Attendance tracking Take attendance at meetings and events with one-tap check-in. View attendance history and identify participation trends.
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Event photo gallery Upload and share photos from events in organized galleries that parents and Scouts can browse.
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Event reminders (configurable) Set automatic email or push notification reminders at configurable intervals before events (1 day, 3 days, 1 week).
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Summer camp MB selection & registration Manage summer camp merit badge selection with schedule conflict detection and registration tracking per Scout.
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Annual planning wizard Plan your entire program year with an interactive wizard that helps schedule meetings, campouts, service projects, and milestones.
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Event budget planning & expense tracking Set budgets for events, track expenses, split costs per Scout, and generate financial summaries for committee review.
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High-Adventure (Treks & Voyages)
Trek planning & logbook Plan high-adventure treks (Philmont-style) with itineraries, crew rosters, packets, reservations, and a day-by-day logbook.
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Voyage planning & logbook Plan aquatics high-adventure voyages (Sea Base-style) with the same crew, packet, reservation, and logbook tools as treks.
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Crew packets & reservations Build and track crew packets, reservations, and proposals for multi-day high-adventure trips.
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Activity logs & crew proposals Capture day-by-day activity logs and route the crew's proposals through your unit's review and approval before the trip.
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Communication & Directory
Member directory with search & filter Searchable directory of all unit members with contact info, roles, patrol assignments, and quick-action buttons.
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In-app messaging Send direct messages to individual members, patrol leaders, or parents within the platform — no external app needed.
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Bulk announcements (unit-wide) Send announcements to your entire unit with a single message. Delivered via in-app notification and optional email.
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Push notifications Real-time push notifications for event changes, new announcements, advancement updates, and message replies.
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Message read receipts Leaders can see exactly who has and hasn't read a message or announcement — with a green/red breakdown of all recipients. Perfect for ensuring critical communications are seen.
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Channel chat (event-linked) Real-time channel-based chat similar to Slack — create channels for your unit, specific events, or patrols. Event channels automatically open when an event is created and archive when it ends.
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SYT-gated youth messaging Automatically enforces BSA Safeguarding Youth Training requirements before allowing adult-to-youth communications. Adults without current SYT cannot send direct messages to unrelated youth.
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Two-deep leadership enforcement in chat Every channel involving youth automatically verifies that two registered, SYT-certified adults are present before allowing communication — keeping your unit compliant with BSA Guide to Safe Scouting.
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Bulk email/SMS communications Send email or SMS messages to filtered groups — by patrol, role, event registration, or custom selection.
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Message templates Create reusable message templates for common communications like meeting reminders, campout packing lists, and welcome messages.
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Members & Families
Member profiles with history Full member profiles showing advancement history, attendance records, positions held, and activity timeline.
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Household/family linkage Link parents, guardians, and siblings within households so updates and communications reach the whole family.
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Parent scout-matching & family builder Parents search for their Scout by name and date of birth to link them to their household. The system matches against the roster and builds the family relationship automatically — no manual data entry for leaders.
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Multi-household support (shared custody) A Scout can belong to multiple households simultaneously — supporting divorced or shared-custody families. Each household has independent access without visibility into the other's contact information.
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COPPA parental consent workflow For scouts under age 13, the platform automatically triggers a parental consent invitation before activating the account. Parents receive a secure token link, review the Children's Privacy Policy, and provide verifiable consent — keeping your unit COPPA-compliant.
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Emergency contact management Store and manage emergency contacts for every member with quick-access cards for event leaders.
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Parent portal for progress visibility Parents get a dedicated view to see their Scout's advancement, upcoming events, and unit announcements.
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Bulk member invitations (CSV) Invite multiple members at once by uploading a CSV file with names and email addresses for fast onboarding.
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RBAC with granular permissions Role-based access control lets you define exactly what each role (Scoutmaster, Treasurer, Parent) can see and do.
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Sibling tracking across units Track siblings enrolled in different units (e.g., one in Pack, one in Troop) and manage shared household billing.
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Import & Export
Import from Scoutbook, TroopMaster, TroopTrack, TroopWebHost, CSV Migrate your data from Scoutbook, TroopMaster, TroopTrack, TroopWebHost, or any CSV file with our guided import process.
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Website content import (TroopWebHost) Import news posts, event summaries, and historical content from your existing unit website. MySummitKeep extracts and maps content automatically so your history isn't lost when you migrate.
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6-step import wizard A guided wizard walks you through uploading, mapping fields, validating data, resolving duplicates, and confirming the import.
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IA2 advancement export Generate Internet Advancement 2.0 files for official BSA submission with correct formatting and validation.
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General data export (CSV, PDF, Excel) Export any data view — rosters, advancement, attendance, financials — in CSV, PDF, or Excel format.
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API access for custom integrations RESTful API access to build custom integrations, dashboards, or connect with other tools your unit uses.
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Meal Planning (Full)
Recipe creation & editing Create and edit recipes with ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition data, serving sizes, and photos.
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Meal plan creation by day/meal Build meal plans organized by day and meal slot (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack) with drag-and-drop recipe assignment.
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Assign meal plans to events & patrols Attach meal plans to specific events and assign responsibility to patrols for cooking and cleanup.
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Auto-generated shopping lists Automatically generate consolidated shopping lists from meal plans, scaled to the correct headcount with quantity calculations.
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Allergen & dietary tracking Track food allergies and dietary restrictions per member. Meal plans flag potential allergen conflicts automatically.
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Barcode scanning for food items Scan barcodes on food packages to quickly add items to your pantry inventory or shopping list with nutrition data.
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Patrol-based meal coordination Coordinate meals at the patrol level — each patrol manages their own menu within the event's meal plan framework.
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Equipment & Inventory
Equipment catalog with CRUD Maintain a full catalog of unit equipment — tents, stoves, tarps, first aid kits — with photos, condition status, and purchase info.
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Checkout/check-in workflow Track who has what equipment checked out with due dates, condition notes, and automatic overdue reminders.
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Reservation system Reserve equipment for upcoming events in advance so there are no conflicts when multiple patrols need the same gear.
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Barcode scanning for equipment Apply barcode labels to equipment and scan them for instant checkout, check-in, and inventory verification.
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Patrol box inventory & expiration alerts Track everything inside each patrol box with quantity counts and automatic alerts when consumable items expire.
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Storage location management Organize equipment by storage location (trailer, shed, closet) and know exactly where everything is.
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Health & Safety (Metadata Only)
Health form compliance tracking (on file Y/N) Track whether each member has a current Annual Health and Medical Record on file — without storing the actual medical data.
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Form expiration alerts & renewal reminders Automatic alerts when health forms are approaching expiration so families have time to renew before the next event.
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Pre-trip health form checklist Generate a checklist for event leaders showing which participants have current forms on file before departure.
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Dietary preference management (non-medical) Track food preferences and non-medical dietary choices (vegetarian, kosher, halal) for meal planning coordination.
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Incident report filing & tracking File and track safety incidents with structured forms, follow-up actions, and reporting for unit leadership review.
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SYT verification status Track Safe Youth Training (SYT) completion status for all adults in the unit to ensure BSA compliance.
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Photos & Media
Photo gallery with album organization Organize photos into albums by event, date, or theme with unlimited uploads and cloud storage.
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Event photo uploads Upload photos directly from events. Leaders, Scouts, and parents can all contribute to the shared gallery.
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Member photo tagging Tag members in photos so each Scout's profile includes a timeline of all their tagged event photos.
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Geolocation photo map view View photos plotted on a map based on where they were taken — great for reliving trail adventures and campouts.
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AI-Powered Tools
AI help assistant An always-available AI assistant that answers questions about the platform and Scouting — how to record advancement, what SYT is required for, how to create a merit badge plan, and more. Powered by Claude and context-aware of your role.
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Youth-safe AI safeguards The assistant screens for youth-safety concerns and redacts personal information before anything is sent to the AI provider, and is disabled for under-13 accounts — responsible AI for a youth-serving organization.
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AI location enrichment Submit a campsite or activity location and let AI automatically fill in amenities, tags, elevation, nearby attractions, and a summary description from just an address or GPS coordinates.
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AI recipe import from URL Paste a URL from any recipe website and AI extracts the recipe name, ingredients, instructions, serving size, and nutrition information — no manual typing required.
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AI meal plan suggestions Click the AI Suggest button when building a meal plan and get balanced meal recommendations based on your recipe library, attendee count, dietary restrictions, and event type.
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Document Vault
Secure document storage Upload and organize critical unit documents — charter certificates, insurance policies, tax-exempt letters, vehicle registrations, and tour plans — in a secure, centralized vault.
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Document categories & search Organize documents by category (Charter, Insurance, Tax Exempt, Vehicle, Tour Plan, Training, Financial) and find them instantly with search.
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Expiration alerts Set expiration dates on time-sensitive documents and receive automatic alerts 30 days before they lapse so nothing falls through the cracks.
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Document versioning Upload new versions of a document and keep the full history. Download any previous version at any time for audit or reference.
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Access level controls Restrict document visibility to Admin Only, Leaders, or All Members — ensuring sensitive financial and legal documents are only seen by those who need them.
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Trail Library
GPX file import Import GPX files from AllTrails, Gaia GPS, Garmin Connect, or Strava. MySummitKeep parses the route, distance, and elevation data automatically.
Interactive trail maps View trails on a fully interactive map with the route overlaid on terrain. Toggle between map, satellite, and terrain views with elevation coloring.
Link trails to events Attach trails from your library to campout and hike events so attendees see the route, distance, and difficulty before they RSVP.
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Unit trail notes Add notes about trail conditions, campsites, and tips after each hike. Build institutional knowledge visible only to your unit.
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Unit Branding & Themes
Custom unit logo Upload your unit's logo or council patch. It appears in the sidebar, dashboard, and member-facing pages across desktop and mobile.
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Color theme selection Choose from preset themes (Forest, Navy, Gold, Crimson) or create a fully custom color palette with your own primary and accent colors.
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Unit display name Set a custom display name that appears in the sidebar, dashboard, and unit communications (e.g., "Troop 42 — Rockville, MD").
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Public site branding Branding settings automatically apply to your public-facing website including the header, recruitment page, and event listings.
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Den Activities (Cub Scouts)
Activity library by den level Browse age-appropriate activity ideas organized by Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light levels with adventure linkage.
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Den Chief assignments (cross-unit) Assign Scouts BSA Scouts as Den Chiefs to Cub Scout dens. Track their den assignments, current den level, and service hours earned. Scouts BSA leaders can see active den chief placements and coordinate with the pack.
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Den meeting planner Plan den meeting agendas by adding activities from the library, reordering with drag-and-drop, and setting time estimates.
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Adventure requirement linking Activities are linked to Cub Scout adventure requirements. Mark requirements complete for attending Scouts directly from the activity record.
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Materials list generation The planner generates a combined materials list for each meeting. Print or export it for shopping preparation.
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Tools & Utilities
General-purpose checklists Create reusable checklists for anything — packing lists, meeting agendas, campsite setup procedures, and more.
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Meeting notes/minutes Record and share meeting notes for committee meetings, PLC meetings, and planning sessions with timestamps and action items.
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Recharter management workflow Manage the annual recharter process with step-by-step workflows, deadline tracking, and submission checklists.
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GtSS compliance center Track unit compliance with BSA's Guide to Safe Scouting requirements — two-deep leadership at events, YPT currency for all adults, and tour plan submission status. Get a real-time readiness score before every outing.
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Eagle Scout Project Tracker Track Eagle Scout service projects from proposal through approval and completion, with work session logging, advisor sign-off, and beneficiary details.
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Activity Plans Build structured activity plans with safety requirement checklists, required leader certifications, and approval workflows before confirming an event activity.
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Permission slip workflows Create, distribute, and track permission slips digitally with e-signature collection and compliance status per event.
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Scoutbook Plus (IA2) export Export advancement data in Internet Advancement 2.0 format for official submission to BSA national via Scoutbook Plus.
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Financial Management
Scout account balances Track individual Scout account balances with deposits, withdrawals, and running balances visible to families.
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Stripe payment processing Accept online payments for dues, events, and fundraisers via Stripe with automatic receipt generation.
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Venmo & PayPal payments Accept payments via Venmo and PayPal in addition to Stripe — families pay however they prefer, all tracked in one place.
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Invoice generation & tracking Generate invoices for dues, event fees, or custom charges and track payment status with automatic reminders.
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Fundraiser management (Coming Soon) Track events with fundraiser type including popcorn sales and camp cards. Campaign analytics and Scout credit tracking coming soon.
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Financial dashboard & reports Comprehensive financial dashboard with income/expense charts, budget vs. actual tracking, and exportable reports.
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Financial audit log An immutable audit trail of every financial transaction — who recorded it, when, and what changed. Searchable by date, amount, category, or member. Exportable for committee and charter org review.
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Fee exemption handling (Coming Soon) Apply per-event fee adjustments and budget exemptions. Individual Scout account scholarship tracking coming soon.
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Advanced Analytics & Reporting
Advancement analytics dashboard Visual dashboard showing advancement velocity, rank completion rates, merit badge trends, and Eagle progress tracking.
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Patrol comparison charts Compare patrol performance across advancement, attendance, service hours, and activity participation.
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Unit health report A comprehensive unit health scorecard covering membership retention, advancement rates, training compliance, and engagement.
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Custom report generation Build custom reports by selecting data fields, filters, and visualization types — then save them for repeated use.
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Scheduled report delivery Schedule reports to be automatically generated and emailed to stakeholders on a weekly, monthly, or custom cadence.
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Report export (CSV, PDF) Export any report to CSV for spreadsheet analysis or PDF for printing and sharing with committee members.
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Premium Features
Priority support (24-hour SLA) Get dedicated support with guaranteed 24-hour response times for any issue or question.
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Public unit website A public-facing website for your unit with customizable pages, event listings, and a recruitment landing page.
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Blog & news publishing Publish news posts and trip reports to your public site. Draft, schedule, and publish stories about campouts, Eagle projects, and unit milestones — visible to prospective families searching for your unit.
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Custom branding on parent portal Add your unit's logo, colors, and name to the parent portal for a professional, branded experience.
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Multi-unit management (Council/District) Manage multiple units from a single dashboard — ideal for District Executives and Council administrators.
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Commissioner & District tools Submit and track commissioner service requests, manage district role assignments, view unit health from the district level, and access the council dashboard.
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