Effective August 1, 2023, the BSA will implement the following national membership fees which were approved by the Volunteer National Executive Committee: $80 for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting participants ($5 increase) $60 for all adult volunteers ($15 increase to provide general liability insurance and enhanced background checks) $25 one-time joining fee…
Adult Supervision Update Requirements Effective September 1, 2023 As part of our ongoing commitment to abuse prevention, the Boy Scouts of America is updating the adult supervision requirements for overnight activities. This update enhances the minimum “two-deep leadership” requirements by additionally requiring every adult present on overnight activities to be a registered member of the…
Good News! IF you’ve ever wanted to stand on top of a mountain at the biggest Scout Camp in the World! Your chance has just appeared on the horizon… Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico is calling, and we are announcing our 2021 Council Contingent Trek formation and anticipate a late-June 2021 departure for…
Dear Volunteer Scouters, The programs of the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council continue to develop the Character and Leadership skills of many thousands of young people. The good that Scouting creates is because of the work you do. As we expect you know, the Boy Scout program began in the United States in 1910. Almost…