Scouts BSA provides young men and women with real-world leadership experiences, camping, outdoor adventures, service projects, and individual recognition.
WHAT WILL I DO IN SCOUTS BSA?
Scouts BSA is designed to take place in the outdoors. It’s outside that Scouts share responsibilities and learn to live with one another. It’s outside that skills and activities practiced at troop meetings come alive with purpose. Outside is the laboratory in which Scouts gain self-esteem, leadership skills, and an appreciation for the world around them.
Scouts travel to amazing places, from the mountains of New Mexico to the Florida Keys. Ride jet-skis, ATVs, horses, and climb 60-foot walls all at summer camp. Scouts can get you there.
Scouts plan their own advancement and progress at their own pace. Choose from 120 interests ranging from game development to wilderness survival. Experts in these fields are ready to provide fun, real-world experiences. A Scout is rewarded for each achievement which helps him gain self-confidence. Setting their own goals helps Scouts grow in self-reliance.
HOW DO WE JOIN AND GET STARTED?
Join Scouts BSA any time! Find a Scout troop in your area by visiting www.beascout.org. To contact someone directly, please email or call 305-364-0020.
HOW OFTEN DO WE MEET?
Scouts BSA troops meet weekly. They’ll also participate in a monthly troop activity like camping, bouldering, canoeing, STEM activities, and more.
WHO CAN JOIN?
Boys and Girls ages 10-17 can join Scouts. At least 10 years old, currently in the fifth grade and register on or after March 1st; OR have earned the Arrow of Light Award in Cub Scouts and are at least 10 years old; OR are age 11 but have not reached age 18.
WHAT’S THE COST?
The membership fee to join Scouting is $148 per year. ($75 National fee, $48 council fee, $25 One-Time Joining fee). The National and Council fee are pro-rated based on the time of year that you join.
Other costs for uniforms, activities, and camping trips are not included in the membership fee. Fundraising programs are available to help keep costs low.
HOW DOES SCOUTS BSA INCLUDE PARENTS AND GUARDIANS?
Scouting is a volunteer-led program. Each Scout troop is sponsored by a local community organization. Parents are welcome and encouraged to get involved as a troop leader or volunteer. Parents and the community organization select troop leaders.
Scout leaders have the opportunity to work with young men and their families, improving the community through fun-filled activities that teach values of the Scout Oath and Law. By serving as a leader you can help make a positive difference in the kind of adults Scouts grow into.
Many tools, resources, and training are available to assist volunteers in becoming effective leaders and enjoy their experience.