Boy Scouts of America

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SCOUTS BSA

Ages: Youth 11-17

Scouts BSA is the traditional Scouting experience where boys and girls can have their share of adventure in the great outdoors. Develop a love of service by volunteering in your community, boost your leadership skills through fun and exciting challenges, and create memories of a lifetime with no prior Scouting experience required!

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Welcome To Scouts BSA

For over 100 years, our program has helped create generations of leaders and outstanding citizens by allowing boys and girls to explore their interests, serve their communities, and discover their talents through youth-led activities like hiking, camping, and volunteering!

For over 100 years, our program has helped create generations of leaders and outstanding citizens by allowing boys and girls to explore their interests, serve their communities, and discover their talents through youth-led activities like hiking, camping, and volunteering!

Advancement and Awards

Learn how Scouts BSA progress through the program

Advancement is our method of promoting and encouraging ongoing involvement and commitment to keep youth engaged in the adventure! Scouts progress from rank to rank as they work their way up to Eagle Scout through advancement.

Learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and even future careers as you earn merit badges. The more merit badges you earn, the further you advance on your way to earning the Eagle Scout rank! Earning merit badges is the…

Plan advancement and track progress as your Scout meets new challenges!

The Eagle Scout Award is the highest award available to youth members of Scouting America. It is the rank that every Scout works toward through advancement in the program. Learn more about the Eagle Scout rank—Scouting’s highest

Whether you’re looking for more information on requirements, applications, project ideas, workbooks, or advancement—check out our resource center for all things Scouts BSA!

Love the outdoors? There is nothing virtual about these awards—you earn them by demonstrating knowledge and experience in the outdoors!

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Scouts BSA Uniform

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Your Uniform Guide

The universal symbol of Scouting, a BSA uniform will last you through countless adventures and bring you closer to other Scouts who share a common thread. Get your uniform today!

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Your Uniform Guide

The universal symbol of Scouting, a BSA uniform will last you through countless adventures and bring you closer to other Scouts who share a common thread. Get your uniform today!

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