Big adventures.
New friends.
A place to belong.
Give your child room to explore, build confidence, and have fun—with your family along for the adventure.
Scouting grows with your child
Scouting offers programs for a range of ages and interests. Through outdoor adventures, friendships, and hands-on experiences, young people build confidence and learn skills for life.
Our programs
Cub Scouts
Grades K–5
Discover outdoor fun, new friendships, and hands-on activities—with the whole family along for the adventure.
Scouts BSA
Ages 11–17
Build outdoor skills, take on new challenges, and learn to lead through adventures with friends.
Venturing
Ages 14–20
Explore bigger adventures and develop leadership skills with a crew that shares your interests.
Sea Scouts
Ages 14–20
Learn boating and seamanship while enjoying adventures and teamwork on the water.
Exploring
Ages 10–20
Discover career interests through hands-on experiences with professionals in your community.
Big fun for your whole family
For most families, the Scouting adventure begins with Cub Scouts. From outdoor adventures to creative projects, Cub Scouts gives children in grades K–5 a place to make friends, try new things, and grow in confidence—with family involved along the way.
Your child’s safety comes first
Choosing a program for your child means choosing people you can trust. Scouting’s safeguards include trained leaders, required background checks, and rules designed to protect youth. Learn how we work to provide a safe, welcoming experience.
How Scouting can help your child thrive
More real-world adventure
Outdoor adventures, hands-on projects, and face-to-face fun give children a welcome break from screens while building healthy habits and social skills.
Friendships that build confidence
Team activities and community service help children make friends, communicate, understand others, and grow in confidence.
Small steps toward independence
Badges, new challenges, and group responsibilities teach children to solve problems, keep commitments, and become more independent.
How Scouting helps you raise your child
Building
strong values
Through everyday activities and service to others, Scouts practice honesty, kindness, and respect—values your family can build on.
Learning to take
responsibility
By taking on tasks, following through, and keeping commitments, children learn to do their part and become someone others can count on.
Learning
to lead
Scouts get opportunities to plan activities, encourage others, and guide their group—building confidence with practice.
Sharing adventures
as a family
Make lasting memories together through outdoor adventures, creative projects, and shared discoveries as your child learns and grows.
Building skills
for life
From first aid to solving everyday problems, Scouts learn practical skills that help them feel capable and ready for new challenges.
Finding a place
to belong
Scouting gives children a welcoming group where they can be themselves, contribute their ideas, and feel supported as they grow.
Your family’s next adventure starts here
New friends, outdoor adventures, and discoveries await. Find a local Scout group and see where Scouting can take your family.
Scouting in their own words
“I will always remember all the great times I had with my troop and the great adventures I was able to have because of Scouting. The 10 years of Scouting will always be the greatest moments in my life and the failures and successes along the way have only shaped me to become the individual I am today.”
Eagle Scout Jared Hughes
Troop 80, Mechanicsburg, PA
“As I progressed through the years of Scouting, I have learned many different skills that I can add to my repertoire. I will be able to put each and every skill to use whenever it is needed. I would not have been able to learn these skills in any other possible way besides through Scouts.”
Eagle Scout Alex Bonnes
Troop 54, York, PA
Shop for uniforms, handbooks, and all your Scouting needs
Getting ready for your first adventure? Our Scout Shop staff can help you find the essentials and answer your questions.
Not sure where to start? Bring your questions about uniforms, handbooks, and supplies. Check our hours before you stop by—we look forward to welcoming your family.
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