--- title: Start a Troop | Trail Life USA - Adventure > Character > Leadership description: Trail Life USA is an outdoor adventure based mentoring program where boys are engaged in a Troop setting to grow in character, serve their community, & develop practical leadership skills. image: https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/header-start-a-troop.jpg --- # Engage Men > Build Boys > Strengthen Families # Are You Ready to Start a Troop? [Get Started Now! ](https://info.traillifeusa.com/start-a-troop-waypost#form) [Learn More ](https://info.traillifeusa.com/start-a-troop-waypost#more) ## Trail Life USA provides a Proven Process for growing boys into godly men. Discussions about “toxic masculinity,” a blurring of gender lines, fewer fathers in the home, and the watering down of boy-exclusive programs have left boys frustrated, fearful, and floundering in a sea of confusion about what it means to be a man. **Trail Life USA provides a Christ-Centered, Boy-Focused outdoor environment where life lessons are clearly taught, boys once more want to emulate men, and the experience of adults is never obsolete.** If you're ready to implement our Proven Process and start a Trail Life USA Troop in your area, [fill out the form](https://info.traillifeusa.com/start-a-troop-waypost#form) on this page or read more to take the next steps. ![Start A Troop](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/TrailLifeUSA_July2020/images/Start-a-Troop-Square-2.jpg) ![Start A Troop](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/TrailLifeUSA_July2020/images/Start-a-Troop-Square-1.jpg) ![Start A Troop](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/TrailLifeUSA_July2020/images/Start-a-Troop-Square-3.jpg) ![Start A Troop](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/TrailLifeUSA_July2020/images/Start-a-Troop-Square-4.jpg) ![Start A Troop](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/TrailLifeUSA_July2020/images/Start-a-Troop-Square-5.jpg) ### More than 50,000 Trailmen in over 1,100 Troops and Growing! [![boys 2 minute promo-thumb](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/boys%202%20minute%20promo-thumb.jpeg) ](https://info.traillifeusa.com/start-a-troop-waypost#video1widget_1670945390885) # Molding Boys In the outdoors boys are engaged in real-world challenge, find opportunity to achieve significant accomplishment, and develop character and leadership in a hands-on manner. [![medium](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/medium.jpg) ](https://info.traillifeusa.com/start-a-troop-waypost#video2widget_1670945390885) # Engaging Men Through adventure, camaraderie, and meaningful service, men discover how to make a difference as they nurture spiritual growth, teach life lessons, and mold boys in their community to become bold, courageous, godly men. [![Connecting Families](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/medium%20(1).jpg) ](https://info.traillifeusa.com/start-a-troop-waypost#video3widget_1670945390885) # Connecting Families “Ever since that first adventure together, my dad and I have grown closer and closer. I can honestly say that he’s moved from being just my dad to being one of the closest people to me." ### It's Easy to Start a Troop! Here's How: [Back to Top](https://info.traillifeusa.com/start-a-troop-waypost#x-root) Trail Life USA is easy to manage. **Trail Life is an easy-to manage, Christ-centered, boy-focused outdoor adventure program empowering the church to grow *boys* to become *men* of character and conviction.** The adventure, character, and leadership focus of Trail Life USA attracts boys and their families and keeps them active for years to come. Parents love the character and leadership training. Boys love the adventure and the robust awards program! Join a remnant of men rising up to grow generations of courageous young men who honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure. Entire families are being transformed as boys join a Troop, create life-long bonds and are drawn into a relationship with Christ. Written resources, relevant training, and local leaders are ready to help. New to outdoor skills like camping and hiking? No problem!  We equip Churches and Troop leaders with step-by-step guides as well as online and in-person training to mentor boys to Godly manhood. Volunteers in your area are eager to share their skills with you, teaching you and your Troop leaders how to maximize outdoor adventure  as a safe, accessible, fun tool to grow young men to godly manhood! Start-up costs are kept to a minimum. **How much does it cost to start a troop?** Only $99 begins the chartering process and places essential resources to begin a Troop in your hands. The entire chartering process can be completed in less than a month for under $425. Launch with as few as 5 leaders. **We recommend you start with the following:** - You! (the Charter Leader) - Your church pastor - 5 additional men who will be trained to help lead your troop Faith-based adventure that engages men, builds boys, strengthens families, and grows the church. **Trail Life USA has a Proven Process for developing boys into godly men.** When you add Trail Life as a ministry, you're equipping your church with the resources it needs to transform not only young boys, but entire families. Boys involved in Trail Life (as well as Troop Leaders) create life-long bonds and are drawn into a relationship with Christ. The Trail Life Method empowers boys and helps them define their mission. Boys are guided competently by adults who have been trained, background-checked, and educated in child safety and youth protection. When boys are empowered and provided with proper structure, they rise to the occasion and conquer significant challenges. As boys grow in **confidence, character, and leadership,** they experience **intentional rites of passage that recognize their progress and mark steps in their journey to manhood.** How do I get started? ![WelcomeKitBox_OpenStacked-small](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WelcomeKitBox_OpenStacked-small.png?width=225&height=300&name=WelcomeKitBox_OpenStacked-small.png) **It’s as easy as 1,2,3** 1. Fill out the [inquiry form](https://info.traillifeusa.com/start-a-troop-waypost#form) to get more information. 2. Order the $99 Trail Life Welcome Kit to get resources in your hands. 3. With your pastor or church leader, gather 5 men who will begin working with regional Trail Life leaders who provide training and resources to launch your Trail Life ministry. #### *The Proven Process Money Back Guarantee* * For under $500 you can begin a Troop in your church.  If you don't see boys and men growing to godly manhood after the first year, Trail Life will refund your Charter Fee.  What do you have to lose?* ### Helpful Resources [![resource-handbook](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/resource-handbook.png "resource-handbook")](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/TrailLifeUSA_July2020/pdf/Trail_Life_sample_chapter.pdf?hsLang=en) Download a free sample from the Trailman's Handbook to get a glimpse of our resources. [Download Now](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/TrailLifeUSA_July2020/pdf/Trail_Life_sample_chapter.pdf?hsLang=en) [![resource-proven-process](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/resource-proven-process.png "resource-proven-process")](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/ProvenProcessMarch2022.jpg?hsLang=en) Our Proven Process works! Click below to download Trail Life USA's Proven Process printable chart. [Download Now](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/ProvenProcessMarch2022.jpg?hsLang=en) [![resource-welcome-kit](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/resource-welcome-kit.png "resource-welcome-kit")](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/ProvenProcessMarch2022.jpg?hsLang=en) Simply fill out the form on this page, and we'll send you information on ordering our Welcome Kit. [Get Your Welcome Kit](https://info.traillifeusa.com/start-a-troop-waypost#form) “ Trail Life USA is a great outdoor adventure program for boys and young men. --- **Dr. James Dobson** Psychologist & Author, Host of Family Talk, Founder of Focus on the Family I love what Trail Life is doing! When you spend three days with a guy camping... that is how we learn who each other are. Churches need to realize this is how men do relationship. --- **Ken Harrison** CEO Promise Keepers Trail Life USA is a phenomenal scouting alternative... I strongly recommend you check them out. --- **Jim Daly** President Focus on the Family Trail Life USA will be transformative for millions of young men over coming generations. --- **Mike Huckabee** Minister, Commentator, Former Governor of Arkansas Trail Life USA is a great Christian organization that helps develop character and leadership in boys and young men. --- **Franklin Graham** CEO Samaritan's Purse We believe in the vision of Trail Life USA. We are excited about what your organization stands for, and thrilled that you're helping to disciple the next generations. --- **Alex & Stephen Kendrick** Creators of *Overcomer*, *Fireproof*, *Courageous*, and #1 box office hit, *War Room* We need Trail Life USA in every community in America. There is nothing like it. They are doing heroic work. If you care about boys, start a Trail Life Troop! --- **Eric Metaxas** Radio Host and Best-Selling Author Trail Life USA is the perfect bookend to the AHG ministry. Raising boys to become men that walk worthy of God’s calling gives hope to our nation. --- **Patti Garibay** Founder & Executive Director of American Heritage Girls I am excited that Trail Life USA has created an intentional program that uses adventure and service as cornerstones to engage men, grow boys, equip servant leaders, and prepare the next generation of men for significant ministry. --- **Dr. Richard Blackaby** President Blackaby Ministries International ### Please contact me with details! I need to start a Troop!