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From the thrill of shooting an arrow to learning how to transform a block of wood into a race car, Cub Scouts is one thrill after another. With a program expertly tailored to match each age in a young boy and girl’s life, Cub Scouts learn by doing and it’s always an adventure!

Every person in Scouting learns the motto “Be Prepared.” And while that can mean a lot of things to a lot of people, ultimately the Boy Scouts of America prepares young people for life. We prepare them for life by creating opportunities for learning and growth that foster and strengthen self-confidence, ethics, respect for others, academic skills, and leadership. Lessons that stay with them their entire lives.

Scouting is for youth ages 5-20. Our programs include:

Cub Scouts is for girls and boys in grades k-5 (or ages 5-10). From the thrill of shooting an arrow to learning how to transform a block of wood into a race car, Cub Scouts is one thrill after another. Cub Scouts promotes activities that lead to personal responsibility, self-confidence, social skills, respect, and honesty.

Scouts BSA is for Boys and Girls ages 11-17 and designed to promote character, leadership, citizenship and personal fitness in boys while instilling the fundamental values of Scouting.
Scouting is the ultimate form of learning by doing. Scouts learn the value of hard work, and experience the thrill of seeing it pay off. Youth lead their own activities and participate in service, outdoor adventures, and leadership development programs. Scouts are introduced to countless hobbies, interests, sciences, and even future career choices. They can work on advancement and earning specific merit badges while also working their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle!

Venturing is a co-ed program for young adults ages 13 (and have completed 8^thgrade) through 20. Venturing provides positive life experiences through exciting and engaging activities planned and supervised by the youth themselves. The program allows youth to have the time of their lives while learning about life, together.

Exploring is a unique career exploration program for young men and women ages 13 (and have completed 8^th grade) through 20. It provides students with an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of career fields and network with professionals already working in those fields. Youth get hands-on experience to determine whether or not a particular career field is right for them.

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Read our Frequently Asked Questions page about the Scouting program.

You can also call us at 314-361-0600, or visit BeAScout.org, for a listing of Scout groups in your area.