What is Scouts BSA?

For the first time in its 100+ year history, the iconic program of the Boy Scouts of America will be open to young women.

Scouts BSA is a year-round program for boys and girls in fifth grade through high school that provides fun, adventure, learning, challenge, and responsibility to help them become the best version of themselves.

In Scouts BSA, young men and women go places, test themselves, and have one-of-a-kind adventures that can’t be found anywhere else.

It's our job to make your Scouting journey a great one!

We’re so excited that your family is interested in Scouts BSA! Now that this program is open to both girls and boys, everyone will have access to unlimited fun, lasting new friendships, and valuable development & leadership skills.

So, if you’re a new Scouts BSA family, you’ve found the right place to get your questions answered and get outfitted with a complete new uniform, program materials, and more. If you’re a returning Scout, you already know your local Scout Shop and ScoutShop.org are the places to Find Authentic™ Scouting gear!

Why Scouts BSA?

Scouts BSA is an introduction to the great outdoors for boys and girls ages 11 through 17 and, most important, a lesson about their place in it.

Scouting builds leaders. Former Scouts serve on the boards of global corporations, walk the halls of the White House, and have been known to go hiking on the moon occasionally. Life lessons learned in Scouting will help all of its members make good decisions throughout life.

The Scout slogan is Do a Good Turn Daily. That means doing something to help others each day without expecting anything in return. It implies that Scouts do their part in caring for the community and the environment.

As Scouts plan activities and progress toward goals, they experience personal growth. Young men and women grow by participating in community service projects and by doing a Good Turn daily.