Redwood Empire Service Area

SCOUTING IS ...

THE SCOUTING PROGRAMS

Cub Scouts
Youth Grades K-5th

Scouts BSA
Youth Ages 11-17

Sea Scouts & Venturing
Coed Ages 14-20

Exploring
Coed Ages 10-20

THE VALUE OF SCOUTING

Scouts raising the flag

Scouting invites every youth to a safe, fun place to learn, explore, and grow.

Our unique programs focused on character development, leadership, and outdoor exploration provide a lifetime of of benefits

Compared to non-Scouts, Scouts are more likely to:

Embrace positive
social values

Be kind, helpful, and cheerful

Have a greater sense of hope for the future

JOIN SCOUTING

Scouting America serves all youth – boys and girls – from Kindergarten through High School and beyond. Joining involves a simple, three step process which begins when you click on the ‘Find A Unit Near You’ link below. As with most organizations, there are annual membership fees. View our current Program Fees

Cub Scouts day at the USS Hornet

STEP 1:
Find a Scouting Unit

Select a program (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts or Exploring), enter your Zip code, choose the  unit you want to join, and select ‘APPLY NOW’.

Scout at the archery range

STEP 2:
Complete a Youth Application

Create an account with my.scouting.org
Complete the application and make a payment

Scouts on a hilltop at sunset

STEP 3:
Start Scouting

Download the my.scouting app, contact your unit’s leader, and begin your scouting journey.

BE A SCOUT

What SCOUTS say about Scouting

OA ceremony

84% of Scouts say that it has helped them be more honest.

74% say it has improved their ability to work with others

84% say it has helped them become stronger team players.

What PARENTS say about Scouting

“One of the greatest gifts for my family is that Scouting has provided our only son with a fantastic group of siblings who care for and support him!”

Catherine, Scout’s BSA Mother & Leader

Scout at the waterfront

What UNIVERSITIES & EMPLOYERS say about Scouting

Bizzell library and oval lawn

“While reading your application, we noticed you are an Eagle Scout. Your commitment and perseverance are to be commended.”

– – Acceptance letter by
Jeff B., Executive Director,
Office of Admissions & Recruitment,
University of Oklahoma