Scouting is an educational, non-political, and voluntary movement for young people, aiming to contribute to their personal development in all aspects, fostering leadership skills and ethical values.

Joining a Scout group is an enriching experience that promotes personal development, teamwork, and outdoor learning. Scouts are organized into units called troops, which are further divided into patrols. Each patrol is a small group of Scouts who work together on activities and projects.

Structure of a Scout Troop:

• Troop: The main unit where Scouts gather regularly for activities, camping trips, and projects.

• Patrols: Within the troop, Scouts are divided into patrols, which are smaller groups that encourage camaraderie and leadership.

Activities and Learning:

• Educational Program: Scouts participate in a structured program that includes outdoor activities, community service, skill development, and leadership training.

• Personal Advancement: As Scouts complete challenges and acquire new skills, they can advance in ranks and earn badges that recognize their achievements.

Leadership and Responsibilities:

• Adult Leaders: Each troop is guided by trained adult leaders who facilitate activities and support the Scouts’ development.

• Youth Leadership: Scouts also take on leadership roles within their patrols, promoting responsibility and decision-making.

By joining a Scout group, you’ll become part of a community that values friendship, respect, and commitment to service. It’s an opportunity to learn new skills, make friends, and contribute positively to your community.

More than 35 years of innovative youth safety practices and continued improvements over that same time have made Scouting the safest activity for youth. Learn more about our training and practices.

Yes, girls are encouraged to join all BSA programs, including Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts.

The Scouts of America created, implemented, and has continued to improve upon the best youth protection practices of any youth-serving organization. These practices include a mandatory reporting policy, mandatory training, criminal background checks, and more. Even if you are not a registered adult volunteer leader, it is your responsibility as a parent or guardian to know and understand the Boy Scouts of America’s policies.

We’re not accountants, and this is not professional tax advice, but… generally speaking, the IRS has recognized day camps like Cub Scout Day Camp or TechLab STEAM camp as deductible child care expenses. Camps involving overnight stays have not been recognized as deductible.

Yes (this applies to Sea Scouting, too). A Scout may be registered in both programs and work on advancement in either or both units simultaneously. However, once they have earned First Class rank, Scouts don’t have to remain registered in Scouts BSA in order to continue earning Scouts BSA advancement (their Venturing Crew Advisor or Sea Scout Skipper can sign off on Scouts BSA advancement)

All adults have to complete the Youth Protection Training before their adult application will be processed by the Boy Scouts of America.  If your Scout Troop wants to go camping, you need at least one adult going on the campout having completed Adults Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills training (IOLS) training.

The Scouting Movement is open to boys and girls of various age groups:

• Cub Scouts: Ages 5 to 10.
• Scouts BSA: Ages 11 to 18.
• Venturing and Sea Scouting: Ages 14 to 20.
• Exploring: Ages 14 to 20.

Select “Enroll today.” Complete a youth application by creating an account. Once completed, we call you to do next steps.

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