u/InGoodFaith-

We will be in Rome this summer and would love to get the historic trail patch for Rome.

I am a registered leader for the troop and the pack. If my wife registers for both the troop and the pack would our hike count?

The hike can be done as a unit or as a family. It also says ensure 2 deep leadership at all time.

My daughter is an AOL and will be camping with a Troop. Is she allowed to share a tent with her father or does she have to tent alone/with another scout?

Her father is registered with the Troop and will be there for 2-deep and adult supervision for both the Troop and the Den.

My understanding is that scouts can only share a tent with same gender parents, so not sure whether the same rule would apply to my AOL daughter.

I first booked Vatican tickets to secure 8:00 tickets as these could be booked many weeks in advance.

I was then able to snag the highly coveted Colosseum Attic tickets at 12:50 on the same day. As you know these tickets are very difficult to get so when I found availability and the payment went through, I went ahead and completed the purchase out of fear I wouldn’t be able to get it at a later time.

Tickets are non-refundable and no changes allowed.

Any tips to manage the day? 🙈🙈

I am concerned given the sheer number of reported abuse cases in the organization‘s history.

What can I do to safeguard my son? I’ve already registered as a leader and try to join activities, meetings and campouts.

YPT looks great on paper but how effective is it?

Does my scout have to share a tent with someone? Can he choose to get his own tent especially for summer camp?

I will be traveling to Italy and Germany and would like to buy a backpacking tent comparable to big Agnes copper spur or similar. I currently have the option to buy the BA Agnes copper spur UL2 for 450$.

Would I find a better option in Italy or Germany?

I am also happy buying a cheaper option.

I will be traveling to Italy and Germany and would like to buy a backpacking tent comparable to big Agnes copper spur or similar. I currently have the option to buy the BA Agnes copper spur UL2 for 450$.

Would I find a better option in Italy or Germany?

I am also happy buying a cheaper option.

I need to make recruitment fliers, posters, etc. for our troop for multiple recruitment times - beginning of the school year, end of grade 5, etc.. would love to see posters and fliers from other troops for ideas other than the ones already in the Scouting America brand center.

July 27 - Arrive in Rome + Historical Center, Rome Hotel
July 28 - Vatican Area + Colosseum Area, Rome Hotel
July 29 - Full Day in Florence, Venice Hotel
July 30 - Full Day in Venice, Venice Hotel
July 31 - Milan Sightseeing, Milan Hotel
Aug 1 - Lake Como Day Trip, Milan Hotel
Aug 2 - Serravalle Outlet, Milan Hotel
Aug 3 - Depart from Milan

We want a taster trip to see as much as possible - the only change I am looking at is adding a night in Rome and skipping Lake Como.

We are a family of 4 with 2 girls age 13 and 9. We will arrive in FCO on Monday 27/7 and will leave by train on Wednesday 29/7. This is what we plan to see:

- Monday, 5pm till evening: Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish Steps
- Tuesday, 8am - 1pm: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica
- Tuesday 4pm till evening: Colosseum, Roman Forum
- Wednesday 9am: Leave Rome

Should I move anything around? Is it better to do the Colosseum on the day we arrive?

I‘m trying to buy gear from REI using a shop and ship account with a US address but my credit card and billing info is from another country. My order does not get processed - is there a way round this?

I‘m putting together a packing list for new scouts joining our troop. Would appreciate if anyone has a list to share.

We provide tents and patrol boxes.

What kind of gear do you recommend for scouts to buy? Would appreciate specific brand name options too.

The packing/gear list is aimed at scouts and families who have never camped and were not part of the Cub Scout program.

I need recommendations for camping spots for a group of 10-15ppl. We would prefer to have some privacy as we are families with children. It would be best if we can get there without SUV.

It doesn’t need to be near a beach.

I’m trying to book a train from Rome to Florence on 29 July and it appears that all high speed trains are unavailable to book because of scheduled railway maintenance near the Florence intersection.

It says : ***Rail overpass replacement work for the “Ponte al Pino” railway bridge, 26 July – 30 July 2026: line interruption for installation/launching of the new bridge span.***

Is it likely that trains would become available closer to the date?

Do they normally schedule less high speed trains during maintenance or will they all be unavailable and we just have to use regional trains?

Are Economy Comfort Tickets fully refundable 100% or do they deduct any taxes?