Scouting isn’t just for knot-tying, tent-camping, trail-hiking boys. Sure, all of those things are still part of Scouting, but the programs available today offer a broader spectrum of opportunities for young men and women to experience personal growth, learn the importance of service to the community, investigate future career options, and face high adventure challenges. And besides … it’s tons of fun.

From the six-year-old Tiger Cub working on projects with his adult partner to the high school student gaining vocational experience with the help of corporate mentors, Scouting offers a safe place for kids to learn new skills, discover leadership abilities, and trade in "I can’t" for "I’ll do my best."

INTERESTED IN BEING A CUB SCOUT MEMBER? Click HERE to go to Join Cub Scouting for the latest joining information and locations for boys ages 6 - 10!

INTERESTED IN BEING A BOY SCOUT MEMBER? Click HERE to go to The Scout Zone for the latest joining information and locations for boys ages 10-18!

Whether you are transitioning from a Cub Scout Pack or are getting involved in Scouting for the first time, this Guide is intended to briefly answer many common questions about Boy Scouting.

More general information on all of Scouting's Programs is below:

Tiger Cub Scout Program -- designed for 1st-grade boys with an adult partner.

Cub Scout Program -- gives boys in 2nd-5th grades a chance to develop skills and values in a friendly environment with other kids who have similar goals.

Boy Scout/Varsity Program -- 6th-12th grade boys learn by doing, lead weekly meetings, participate in monthly special activities.

Venturing -- for young men and women, 14 through 20 years of age, it is the fastest-growing program in the BSA and focuses on special interests such as high adventure activities, sports, youth ministry and the arts.

Exploring -- a worksite-based program for young men and women, ages 14 through 20, who want to "try on" possible careers.

Learning For Life -- a classroom-based program for students K-12, with lesson plans that help teach good decision-making skills.

Tiger Cubs | Cub Scouts | Boy Scouts | Exploring | Learning for Life | Venturing

Starting a New Unit -- how to start Scouting in your area.
Joining Boy Scouts -- Whether you are transitioning from a Cub Scout Pack or are getting involved in Scouting for the first time, this guide is intended to briefly answer many common questions about Boy Scouting.
Adult Volunteers -- join the adventure.
Supporting Scouting -- Who pays for Scouting?

Page last updated 05/01/2010