FAMILY SCOUTING
SERVING TODAY’S FAMILIES
Our priority is to bring the benefits of Scouting to more youth while remaining true to our mission.
The BSA’s mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. We are excited to announce that our Cub Scouting program is now open to boys and girls. By welcoming both girls and boys into the program, even more youth will have access to the character development and values-based leadership that Scouting promises. This webpage is designed to serve as the single point of information on Scouting for the whole family. Choose the program below to see the latest resources and updates. If you have any further questions, please email us at family.scouting@scouting.org.
Scouts BSA Program Resources
Implementation Details for First-Time Members Entering Scouts BSA
Scouts BSA Brand Guidance Training
Scouts BSA Branding Dos and Don’ts
Family Scouting Overview Infographic
“What’s Changing, What’s Not” Infographic
Order of the Arrow Membership Changes Infographic
*Program name effective February 2019.
Scout Me In Assets
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Official News Release (Scouting Newsroom)
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Scout Me In Campaign Overview (PDF)
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Scout Me In Presentation (PPT)
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Scout Me In Logos (BSA Brand Center)
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Scout Me In Marketing Collateral (BSA Brand Center)
Articles
Thousands of Girls, Boys, and Families Celebrate Historic Launch of Scouts BSA
February 1, 2019
From twilight hikes, to festive launch parties and campouts, thousands of Scouts, parents, and volunteers will celebrate nationwide as the Boy Scouts of America welcomes for the first time both young women and young men ages 11-17 into its most iconic program for character and leadership development. (Scouting Newsroom)
Spokane Father Looking to Form First Area Unit for Girls
June 28, 2018
Until recently, only one of Kevin Hall’s children could officially participate in Cub Scouts — his son, Joshua. This left his daughter, Samya, on the sidelines. (Scouting Newsroom)
How Cub Scouting is Bringing This Family Together
June 26, 2018
Seven-year-old twins join their older brother in Cub Scouts, bringing the family together through Scouting. (Scouting Wire)
As the BSA brings the benefits of Scouting to more youth, at least two councils are preparing for the influx by adding a new position: Family Scouting Director. (Bryan on Scouting)