We started 2026 with four and are now up to nine members.

Ship 610’s Bylaws can be found here.

No, not at all. Some will come from Scouting, but others will join because they’ve been wanting to do something like this.

Yes, you can continue your Journey to Eagle Scout while a member of the ship IF you’ve earned at least the rank of First Class with a Scouting Troop.

The Sea Scouts advancement track has four ranks: Apprentice, Ordinary, Able, and Quartermaster, which is equivalent to Eagle Scout.

It’s not required, but being a swimmer is an important skill for what we do. Additionally, to advance past the rank of Apprentice, you must pass the BSA swimming test.

Swimmer or not, all youth and adult members must wear a PFD (life vest) whenever on the water or docks.

We will definitely be traveling to different destinations for various activities. Accommodations may be in camp cabins, hotel rooms, on boats, or sometimes tents.

Yes. Each member will have to buy their own uniform and patches to sew onto it. Information about the uniform and insignia is found here. You can purchase the uniform shirt here along with a hat, unit number, name plate, and other accessories. We suggest buying the pants locally or on Amazon. The pants run small so order a size larger waist. This is the Class A uniform.

Ship members may also decide to have a Class B or casual uniform, which is uniform pants and a t-shirt with a printed Ship 610 logo

Yes, the Sea Scout Manual can be downloaded for free here.

You can purchase a printed copy of the manual here.

Scouting America’s annual dues are currently $95 for youth and $75 for adults. However, if you are already a member of another Scouting America unit (a Crew or Troop) then you have already paid this fee and there is no additional charge.

Ship 610 will have an annual dues, but we are waiving these dues for our founding members.

Note that there will be costs associated with weekend activities. In the future, through successful fundraising, the Ship will be able to cover all or a portion of these costs. But members will be fully responsible for these individual expenses in 2026.

At Christ Church Ridley Park at 104 Nevin Street. We will meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month beginning in January 2026. The meetings will begin promptly at 7:00 pm and end around 8:30 pm.

Yes, our members have agreed to adhere to a Code of Conduct that can be found here.

Absolutely! You will gain knowledge and experience that will last a lifetime. Also, the Quartermaster rank—the highest advancement level—can qualify members for advanced enlistment paygrade in the U.S. Armed Forces. This typically allows entry at Private Second Class in the Army, Seaman Apprentice in the Navy or even the higher ranks of Private First Class in the Army, Seaman in the Navy.

Perhaps. Please email us with the relevant information and we’ll discuss it.

Fill out a youth or adult application here. You’ll submit this application online along with your annual Scouting America dues of $95 per youth or $75 per adult. If you are already chartered with another scouting unit, indicate that on the application so you do not have to pay national dues twice. Ship 610 will have no additional dues in the first year.