New Scouts
Scouting provides youth with an opportunity to try new things, provide service to others, build self-confidence, and reinforce ethical standards. These opportunities not only help them when they are young, but carry forward into their adult lives. The skills they learn in Scouting help them overcome obstacles and challenges with courage and character throughout their lives.
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Im Ready To Join
To join Scouting, contact your local unit or contact the Council Service Center to find out how to contact a Scout unit in your area. There are also Unit pages available in a list from each of our Councils district pages.
Attend a Recruitment Event
Recruitment events are a great way for you to meet the leaders of Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scouts Troops serving your area and to learn about what Scouting can offer. Scout units typically host recruitment events at your local school, church, or civic center in the fall and in the spring.
Come join the fun and see what it is all about!
Find Out More About Scouting
- Read about Scouting and how both youth and adults can become involved.
Check out BSA Websites where you can learn about the Scouting program.
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www.BeaScout.org
– A site to learn more about Scoutings programs (Cub Scouts; 1st-5th Grade, Boy Scouts; 6th – 12th Grade, Venturing; 13 – 20 years of age), and opportunities for adults to volunteer.
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www.Scouting.org
– The National Boy Scouts of America website
There are also two other programs associated with Scouting.
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Learning For Life Learning for Life is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America. The mission of Learning for Life is to serve others by helping to instill values of good character, participating citizenship, and personal fitness in young people, and in other ways to prepare them to make ethical choices throughout their lives so that they can achieve their full potential. Learning for Life can help schools prepare students to handle todays complex society. Its designed to build confidence, motivation, and self-esteem. It can help students learn positive personal values and make ethical decisions. Character development is a lifelong process, with roots firmly planted in childhood. Learning for Life has curricula designed to fulfill its mission. |
Exploring Exploring is Learning for Lifes career education program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) or 15 through 20 years old. Adults are selected by the participating organization for involvement in the program. Color, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, economic status, and citizenship are not criteria for participation. |