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Join Scouting America and start your Scouting journey with programs and activities that allow you to:

Try New Things

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Be A Scout

Join Scouting America and start your Scouting journey with programs and activities that allow you to:

Try New Things

Make Ethical Choices

Boost Self Confidence

Explore Outdoors

Serve Others

What Scouts Say About Scouting

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Say it has helped them be more honest.
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Say it has improved their ability to work with others.
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Say it has helped them become stronger team players.
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Say it has helped them better understand and sympathize with those less fortunate.

What Scouts Say About Scouting

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Say it has helped them be more honest.
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Say it has improved their ability to work with others.
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Say it has helped them become stronger team players.
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Say it has helped them better understand and sympathize with those less fortunate.

JOIN SCOUTING

Follow these 3 simple steps and begin your Scouting journey.

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Find a Scouting Unit

Select your preferred program(s) (i.e., Scouts BSA, Venturing), enter your zip code, choose your nearest unit, and select APPLY NOW.

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Complete a Youth Application

Create an account with my.Scouting.org, complete the application, and make a payment.

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Start Scouting!

Download the My Scouting app, contact your unit’s leader, and begin your Scouting journey!

APPLY NOW

Questions about signing up?

Learn more about how to join Scouting America!

To find a unit near you, simply enter your zip code and we will show you all the Scouting opportunities in your area!

Girls are encouraged to join any of Scouting America programs, including Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts.

Find a Scouting Unit by entering you zip and selecting your preferred program. On the results page, select “Apply Now”. Complete a Youth Application by creating an account with my.scouting.org and submitting your payment. Once complete, you will be ready to begin your Scouting journey!

To find a Cub scout unit near you, simply enter your zip code, select the Cub Scout program, and we will show you all the Cub Scout units in your area!

Scouting America Annual Membership Fees:

  • $85 for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting participants
  • $65 for all adult volunteers
  • $50 for Exploring participants Youth & Adult

Additional fees might be charged by local councils and units

*Price subject to change / **Effective May 1, 2024

The Scouting Programs

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Want to learn more about a Scouting America program(s)?
From unit meetings and Scouting activities to uniforms, volunteering, safety and more—
find the answers you’re looking for with ease and convenience!

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Problem Joining?

Contact your local Council, they can help!

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