Scouting America's Programs
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The Scouting America program is distinct amongst it's five individual programs. Learn more about each program below:
Cub Scouts (yrs 5 - 10 or K-5th grd)
Cub Scouts is for boys and girls, kindergarten to 5th grade. It is a program where youth develop the foundations for leadership, citizenship, and personal fitness through fun activities involving parents and legal guardians. Ideally dens are organized by grade. Cub Scouting activities are designed for Scouting families to get in on the fun, and include exploring the outdoors, building projects, making friends, and developing a lifelong love of learning as Cub Scouts earn patches related to their grades. Parents and legal guardians of Cub Scouts work together to run the Cub Scout program. https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/
Scouts BSA (yrs 11 - 18)
The traditional Scouting program, Scouts BSA is where youth develop outdoor survival skills, self-confidence, and ethics through youth planned activities with increased attention to service, community engagement, and leadership. Scouts BSA is where youth explore their interests and develop skills by participating in outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and canoeing. Scouts earn merit badges along the journey and work towards achieving Scouting’s highest rank—Eagle Scout. https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/
Venturing (yrs 14 - 20)
Created for boys and girls ages 14-20, Venturing is a youth-led program where Scouts experience positive mentorship and develop leadership skills in a fun, supportive environment. Venturers develop leadership skills like decision making, communication, and organization by choosing activities they are most interested in performing. Some of these activities include kayaking, volunteering at animal shelters, or designing robots—the Venturing activity is entirely up to the Scout! https://www.scouting.org/programs/venturing/
Sea Scouts (yrs 14 - 20)
Sea Scouting is a maritime program for boys and girls ages 14-20 providing a fun, safe environment for Scouts to learn, build friendships, and develop character while earning advancement. Sea Scouts—organized into units called ships—recognizes Scouts for activities they learn and do, including paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and even SCUBA. Scouts earn certifications in SCUBA, boating safety, lifesaving, CPR—credentials that mark their growth as sailors and leaders throughout their time in the program. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Flotillas are among the chartered organizations interested in teaching youth activities in, around, or underwater. https://seascout.org/
Exploring (yrs 10 - 20)
The Exploring program connects boys and girls ages 10-20 with mentors, businesses, and agencies within their communities to help them discover future career paths. Explorers step out of the classroom and into real-world work environments to gain hands-on experience and learn more about potential career paths. Businesses or organizations interested in helping youth gain experience in an area of expertise administer the Exploring program. https://www.exploring.org/
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