# A free troop website that new families can find

URL: https://cheapcheapwebsites.com/free-nonprofit-websites/scout-troops/
Updated October 17, 2026. Offer: free website build (up to 5 pages, normally $399) for nonprofits and community groups; Website Care $30/month required.

## The short answer
Yes. A scout troop or youth club can get its website build free. You receive up to 5 pages, a design made for you, words drafted from a consultation, and a layout that works on phones. The only required cost is Website Care at $30 a month, covering hosting, HTTPS, backups, weekly checks, A/B testing and small edits. Troops and clubs do not need to be registered to qualify.

## Your free 5-page website
1. Join us: Ages, meeting night and place, what a first visit looks like, and a simple interest form for parents.
2. Calendar: Meetings, campouts, service days and fundraisers, linked to the calendar tool you already use.
3. For parents: What to bring, costs, permission slips as downloads, and how leaders are screened and trained.
4. Fundraising and giving: Popcorn or cookie sales, car washes and direct gifts, with buttons to the tools you already use.
5. About and leaders: Your troop story, charter partner, leader roles and a contact form.

## What your troop website must do
The family that finds you is usually new to the area or to scouting. They want to know three things fast: is there room, when and where do you meet, and is it safe. Answer all three before they scroll. Meeting night, time and general location at the top. An age chart in plain words. A short interest form that asks for a parent name and email only. Programs for younger children may also fit after-school programs .

## Must-haves and pitfalls for youth groups
Protect kids. Do not publish children's full names or photos without written parent consent. Use first names or none, and avoid showing a child's school. Parent-facing info. Safety policies, adult supervision and costs should be easy to read before anyone signs up. Keep forms off the public page. Medical and permission forms belong behind a link you control, not posted for everyone to see. Follow your parent organization's rules. Use your own wording, and check any use of official logos with the organization. Mentor-style groups like youth mentoring programs follow similar privacy habits, and youth sports leagues share many of the same parent questions.

## What is free, and what the $30 a month covers
The website build is free for scout troops and youth clubs. It is the same build as our Launch Website, which normally costs $399 one time. That means up to 5 pages, a design made for you, words drafted for you from a short consultation, a mobile-friendly layout, and 10 rounds of revisions. The only cost is Website Care, $30 a month. It pays for hosting, the HTTPS padlock, backups, weekly checks, A/B testing and small edits. Adding a new campout date or changing the meeting room is a small edit we do for you. Recurring plans can be canceled anytime. If you need more than 5 pages, we quote it before any work starts. Nothing is added without your yes.

## How people find you on Google and in AI assistants
SEO is built into every site at no extra charge. Each page gets a clear title and description, headings that match what people actually type, and structured data (schema) so Google and AI assistants like ChatGPT understand who you are and where you work. People type things like "scout troop near me", "boys and girls scouts [town]" or "youth clubs for kids [city]". Your town, age range and meeting night are written into the page the way parents search, helping you show up for families nearby. Every site also gets an XML sitemap and fast mobile pages. Your name, service area and hours are written the same way everywhere, which helps search engines trust them. Nobody can promise rankings or traffic. We build the foundation. If you later want fresh pages every month, the optional Monthly SEO add-on starts at $50 a month. It is never required.

## How to get started
Fill in the short form on this page. A real person reviews it and confirms you are a nonprofit or community group. You do not have to be registered to qualify. We hold a consultation. Bring your meeting schedule and a list of the questions parents ask most. We write and design the first draft. You review it and ask for changes, up to 10 rounds. We launch. Small projects can go live in as little as 48 hours. We work in English and Spanish (se habla espanol). See the full process or browse example sites first. All groups are listed on our free nonprofit websites hub.

## Frequently asked questions
**Do youth clubs have to be registered to get a free website?** No. Registered nonprofits and unregistered community groups qualify. A real person reviews your form to confirm you are a nonprofit or community group.

**Can we show photos of the kids?** We recommend not publishing children's full names or photos without parent consent. We can use images without faces or with written permission.

**Can parents download forms?** Yes. We can link downloadable forms. We suggest keeping medical forms private and sending them directly.

**Can the site handle our fundraiser?** We add buttons and links to the sale or donation tools you already use. CCW does not process payments.

**What if a new leader takes over?** Website Care is a monthly plan that does not depend on one person's login, so the next leader can send us edits.

Apply: https://cheapcheapwebsites.com/free-nonprofit-websites/scout-troops/#apply