Featured Adventures

National Jamboree
ELEVATE Your Experience in Scouting! Attend the 2026 National Jamboree at The Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. Space in the council contingent is limited. Save your spot today.
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Cub Scout Camp
Outdoor adventures are waiting for Cub Scouts, Webelos, and Arrow of Light Scouts this summer. Cub Scout Adventure Camp, and Webelos Resident Camp offer new experiences for all ages.
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Member Resources

Membership Renewal

Effective March 2024, individual registrations for youth and adults in Scouting America are now on a 12-month membership cycle. Individual members can now renew their own membership online.

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Unit Charter Renewal

Effective March 2024, unit renewal and member renewal will no longer be one and the same. We have collected information intended to help unit leaders through the annual charter renewal process.

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Adult Background Checks

Effective March 4, 2024, the adult application process has been updated. Criminal Background Checks must be received BEFORE new adult volunteers can assume a leadership role.

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SCOUTING SAFELY

SAFE Scouting

Scouting America has assembled this collection of resources to help unit leaders ensure that all activities are conducted safely. Stay current with the latest updates.

Youth Protection

To maintain the most secure environment possible for our youth members, Scouting America has developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and resources for parents and leaders in all programs.

What's Happening?

Upcoming Events

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Scout Executive Transition
With the retirement of our Scout Executive Mark Barbernitz, the Executive Board wanted to provide transparency and clarity regarding communication during...
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Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner
Join us as we celebrate those Scouts who earned the rank of Eagle Scout, Scouting’s highest honor, in 2024. The dinner recognizes the Scouts’ hard work,...
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Boy Scouts of America to Become Scouting America
Rutland, MA (May 7, 2024) – The Boy Scouts of America today announced that it will be changing its name to Scouting America. This change reflects the organization’s...

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