Cub Scouting
The Cub Scouts program is a year-round family program designed for boys who are
in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age). Cub
Scouts serves as a great introduction to the world of the Boy Scouts of America.
Boy Scouting
The Boy Scouts program is the next level, and is available to boys who have
earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or have completed
the fifth grade and are at least 10, or who are 11, but not yet 18 years old.
The program achieves the Boy Scouts of America objectives of developing
character, citizenship, and personal fitness.
Girl Scouting
Girl Scouting is for every girl, everywhere—where today's girls can become
tomorrow's leaders. Membership in Girl Scouts is open to girls ages 5-17; women
and men over 17 can join as adult members.
Venturing
Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young
men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years
of age. The program is based on a unique relationship between youth,
adult leaders and organizations in their communities. The
programs are full of exciting and meaningful activities that help youth pursue special interests, develop leadership skills, and become
good citizens.
Sea Scouting
Sea Scouting is a specialized segment of the Venturing program, which was
organized to teach members boating skills and promote knowledge of
maritime history and heritage.
Varsity Scouting
Varsity Scouting offers rugged high adventure or challenging sporting activities
and offers rank advancement opportunities.
Exploring
Exploring offers career exploration programs for men and women ages 14-21.
Exploring participants join a "post" based on their career interests and gain
hands on experience and career insight from professionals in their chosen field.
Activities vary by post but can include: job training, field trips, job
shadowing, mentoring, group scenarios, case studies, "mock" practice job
situations, real experiences, and more.