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Scouting promises you fun and excitement in the great outdoors—plus friendships and experiences you can’t find anywhere else. We’ll teach you to take on the wilderness and take care of the land. From first grade to high school, we have just the right adventure for you. Choose your age group now!
What is Cub Scouting ?
Cub Scouts is a year-round program for boys and girls from first grade to 11 years old.
Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.
What is Scouts BSA?
Scouts BSA is a year-round program for boys and girls in fifth grade through high school that provides fun, adventure, learning, challenge, and responsibility to help them become the best version of themselves.
You can join any time of year!
Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
And to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake and morally straight.
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Scout Motto
Be Prepared
What is Venturing ?
Venturing is for young men and young women ages 14 to 20. The program includes challenging high-adventure activities, sports, and hobbies that teach leadership skills, provide opportunities to teach others, and give teenagers an opportunity to learn and grow in a supporting, caring, and fun environment.
Venturing Oath
As a Venturer, I promise
To do my duty to God
And help strengthen America,
To help others, and to seek
Truth, fairness, and adventure
In our world.
Why Exploring?
STUDENTS & PARENTS
Exploring is a unique career exploration program for young men and women ages 10 – 20. The program provides students with an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of career fields and network with professionals already working in those fields. You get hands-on experience to determine whether or not a particular career field is right for you. You develop valuable networking contacts with professionals working in your selected career fields, and you get to know other youth with your same interests and aspirations.
Exploring is the first step in identifying career possibilities while having fun in an exciting and informal environment.
STUDENT BENEFITS:
Strong personal values and character development
Build self-worth and self-confidence
Leadership skills training and development
Social development
Unique career experiences, networking & internships
Personal growth
Volunteer opportunities
Group collaboration and teamwork
Scholarships available only to Explorers
Add Exploring to your college, job and scholarship applications!
Most Exploring programs align with the school calendar and begin in the fall, while some also offer summer activities, annual conferences, internships and other events. Most meet once or twice a month throughout the year.