MILITARY FAMILY FEE WAIVER

Eligible military families can have the $85 national youth registration fee waived when registering online.

Military Family Fee Waiver Explainer→

Available to eligible Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard and Coast Guard families. Other local, unit, optional and processing fees may still apply.

How It Works

Find Your Scouting Group

Choose a Cub Scout Pack or Scout Troop near your family.

Verify Military Eligibility

Select “Get Military Discount Code” during online registration, complete the verification process, and receive your code.

Apply Your Code

Enter the code at checkout and the $85 national youth registration fee is reduced to $0.

A Place to Belong. Wherever Life Takes You.

Scouting gives military-connected kids a place to make friends, get outside, try new things, and feel connected wherever their family is stationed.

  • Outdoor adventures
  • Hands-on skills and learning
  • Leadership and character
  • Friendship and community

Ready to Find Your Scouting Community?

Find a local Scouting group and see what’s happening near your family.

Questions About the Military Fee Waiver?

Eligible youth in families with current service in the Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, or Coast Guard.

The waiver covers the $85 national youth registration fee only. Local council fees, unit fees, optional add-ons such as Scout Life Magazine, and processing fees may still apply.

The national fee appears during checkout and is removed after the military verification code is applied.

No. The Military Family Fee Waiver is available for online registrations only.

Still Have Questions?

We’re here to help. Call (813) 872-2691 or fill out the contact form below.

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