Membership Resources

For over 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives. 

Prospective Youth, Parents & Volunteers: Visit BeAScout.org to find a Scouting program near you!

Cub Scouting Boy Scouting Venturing For boys in first grade through fifth grade (or seven through 10 years of age) For boys who are 11 through 17 years of age, or have earned the Cub Scouting Arrow of Light award For young men and women 14 (or 13 and completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age

Leaders: Select the links below for recruitment resources.

• Order Recruitment Cards
• Support Materials for New & Existing Cub Scout Leaders:
  • About Cub Scouting
  • Den Leader Resources
  • Cubmaster Resources
  • Pack Committee Resources
  • Resources For All Cub Scout Leaders
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Cubcast – an audio podcast featuring a variety of how-to and information topics for Cub Scouting leaders and parent

Webelos-to-Scout Transition Resources:

• Webelos-to-Scout Transition Process
• Webelos-to-Scout Transition Video

• Order Recruitment Cards
• Patrol Plus
• Scout Leader Resources
• ScoutCast

Venturing Resources:

• Order Recruitment Cards
• National Venturing Page
• Council Venturing Page

New Unit Organization:

• Chartered Organizations
• New Unit Development
• New Unit Organization Process 
• W.D. Boyce New Unit Organizer Award 

General Resources:

• "Badge of Honor" National Recruitment Campaign
• National Membership Resources Page
• Pro-rated National Registration and Boys' Life Fee Chart  
• Unit Charter Renewal (Rechartering)
• Sample Unit Charter Presentation Ceremony