Cub Scout Recruiting
Cub Scouts
Find recruitment playbooks, checklists, Join Scouting Night tools, Canva templates and materials you can share with prospective Cub Scout families.
Recruitment Resources →Greater Tampa Bay Area Council
Member Resources
Find the programs, events, training and resources you need to make the most of Scouting across the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council.
Your Program
Scouting Programs
Find resources for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts and Exploring.
Find Your Program →Close to Home
Find Your District
Connect with local events, volunteers and resources in your part of the council.
Explore Districts →Scouts & Families
Youth & Family Resources
Advancement, Eagle Scout resources, youth training, recognition and other tools for Scouts and families.
Find Resources →Adult Volunteers
Leader Resources
Training, forms, recruitment tools, program planning and resources to help your unit succeed.
Leader Resources →Your Scouting Program
Resources for Your Program
Find recruiting tools, ready-to-use materials and program-specific resources to help your unit connect with new families and grow Scouting in your community.
Troop Recruiting
Scouts BSA
Find recruiting materials, downloadable resources and tools to help troops welcome new Scouts and connect with families ready for the next step in Scouting.
Recruitment Resources →
Ship Recruiting
Sea Scouts
Access Sea Scout branding, recruitment materials and national resources that can help your ship reach more young people interested in maritime adventure.
Recruitment Resources →
Crew Recruiting
Venturing
Find Venturing brand resources and recruiting materials to help your crew connect with older youth looking for adventure, leadership and new experiences.
Recruitment Resources →
Post Recruiting
Exploring
Find Exploring branding and recruitment resources to help posts connect young people with hands-on career experiences, mentors and community partners.
Recruitment Resources →Ready to Build Your Recruitment Plan?
Start with the council recruitment playbook, unit checklist, Join Scouting Night resources, Canva templates, videos and materials you can share with prospective families.
Scouting Close to Home
Find Your District
Districts connect Scouts, families and volunteers with local activities, roundtables, training, service opportunities and the Scouting professionals serving their area.
Your district is based on where your unit is located, but Scouting does not stop at district boundaries. Members are welcome to participate in activities across the council.
Pinellas County
Chautauqua District
Serving Pinellas County
Find local events, roundtables, district contacts, volunteer information and resources for Scouting throughout Pinellas County.
Chautauqua District →Hillsborough County
Fort Brooke District
Serving northern Hillsborough County
Connect with district events, roundtables, volunteers and council staff supporting units across the northern half of Hillsborough County.
Fort Brooke District →Central Florida
Heartland District
Hardee, Highlands & Polk counties
Find district leadership, local activities, roundtables and resources serving Scouts and units throughout the Heartland area.
Heartland District →Pasco County
Suncoast District
Serving Pasco County
Connect with Scouting activities and resources serving communities across Pasco County, including the growing communities throughout the Suncoast area.
Suncoast District →Hillsborough County
Timucua District
Serving southern Hillsborough County
Find local events, district contacts, roundtables and volunteer resources supporting units throughout the southern half of Hillsborough County.
Timucua District →North Council
Withlacoochee District
Citrus, Hernando & Sumter counties
Find district events, volunteers, roundtables and resources serving Scouts and units throughout the northern communities of the council.
Withlacoochee District →One Scouting Community
You Can Attend Events in Any District
Districts help keep Scouting close to home, but members are welcome to attend district activities throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council. Explore the council calendar to see what is happening across the region.
Tools for the Scouting Journey
Resources for Scouts, Families & Leaders
Whether you are working toward your next rank, building leadership skills or helping lead a strong unit, these resources can help you find the information and tools you need.
Scouts & Families
Youth & Family Resources
Find advancement information, leadership training, Eagle Scout resources and opportunities that help Scouts get more from their Scouting experience.
Scouts BSA
All Things Eagle Scout
Eagle applications, project resources, Life-to-Eagle information and council guidance for the Eagle journey.
Eagle Scout Resources →Leadership
Youth Training
Explore youth leadership and training opportunities including Den Chief training and council courses.
Youth Training →Advanced Leadership
NYLT
National Youth Leadership Training helps older Scouts strengthen the skills and confidence needed to lead well.
Explore NYLT →Advancement
Advancement Resources
Find council advancement information and guidance across Scouting programs.
Advancement Information →Honor Society
Order of the Arrow
Learn about Uh-To-Yeh-Hut-Tee Lodge, Scouting's honor society and opportunities for service and fellowship.
Visit the OA Lodge →Venturing
Venturing Officers Association
Learn how youth Venturing leaders connect, collaborate and help strengthen the Venturing program.
VOA Information →Recognition
Dadez Family Values Award
Learn about this local Eagle Scout recognition opportunity and access the application.
Award Information →Financial Assistance
Registration Assistance
Families who need help with registration costs can learn more about council assistance and submit a request.
Request Assistance →Adult Volunteers
Leader Resources
Find training, forms, planning tools and council resources designed to help volunteers build safe, organized and successful Scouting programs.
Start Here
Unit Leader Resources
Core information and tools for adults leading packs, troops, crews, ships and other Scouting programs.
Unit Leader Resources →Be Prepared
Adult Training
Find required and supplemental training, including council courses and advanced leadership development.
Training Resources →Grow Your Unit
Recruitment Resources
Playbooks, Join Scouting Night tools, Canva templates, videos and materials for reaching new families.
Recruitment Resources →Plan the Year
Annual Program Planning
Tools to help your unit build a strong calendar, plan activities and prepare for the year ahead.
Program Planning →Forms & Documents
Council Forms
Find commonly needed council forms and documents for volunteers, units and Scouting activities.
View Council Forms →District Support
District Volunteer Resources
Resources for district volunteers, including event, activity and administrative guidance.
District Resources →Support Your Program
Unit Fundraising
Find guidance for unit fundraising, including council resources and fundraising requirements.
Fundraising Resources →Event Planning
Multiple Unit Events
Planning an activity involving multiple units? Review the requirements and submit the council permission form.
Event Permission Form →Need Help With the Cost of Adult Training?
Training scholarship assistance may be available for eligible adult volunteers attending qualifying courses.
Stay Connected
Alumni & Recognition
Scouting connections can last a lifetime. Reconnect with fellow alumni, celebrate outstanding service and find council recognition opportunities for Scouts and volunteers.
Local Alumni
Tampa Bay Eagle Scouts
Stay connected with Eagle Scouts across the Greater Tampa Bay area and continue the relationships built through Scouting.
Eagle Scout Alumni →National Network
Scouting Alumni Directory
Create or update your alumni profile and reconnect with people and experiences that helped shape your Scouting journey.
Alumni Directory →Distinguished Service
Silver Beaver Award
Learn about the council's distinguished service recognition for registered Scouters whose service has made an exceptional impact on young people.
Silver Beaver Information →Recognize Someone
Council Award Nominations
Find nomination information for Silver Beaver, NOESA, District Award of Merit and other recognition opportunities.
Award Nomination Forms →Annual Council Celebration
Council Recognition Banquet
Each year we recognize Eagle Scouts, Silver Beaver recipients and other members whose achievements and service strengthen Scouting across our council.
Help Us Celebrate Scouting
Have a Scout, volunteer, service project or unit accomplishment worth sharing? Send us the story so we can help celebrate it.
More Opportunities & Tools
More Member Resources
Explore national opportunities, council support and additional tools that can help Scouts, families and volunteers throughout the year.
Beyond the Council
National & High Adventure
Go farther with national Scouting resources, high adventure opportunities and experiences that connect Scouts beyond Tampa Bay.
Bigger Adventures
High Adventure Bases
Explore Philmont, Florida Sea Base, Northern Tier and Summit Bechtel Reserve opportunities.
High Adventure →Scouting America
National Links
Find commonly requested Scouting America resources and national websites in one place.
National Resources →National Experience
National Jamboree
Learn about National Jamboree opportunities and council contingent information.
Jamboree Information →Around the World
International Scouting
Discover global Scouting programs and opportunities to connect with Scouts around the world.
International Scouting →Council & Unit Support
Essential Tools
Additional resources for unit administration, commissioner support, safety and staying connected with the council.
Unit Administration
Unit & Membership Renewal
Access national information and resources for unit and membership renewal.
Renewal Resources →Unit Support
Commissioner Resources
Find information for commissioners and resources designed to help units strengthen their programs.
Commissioner Service →Health & Safety
Incident Reporting
Find reporting tools and council guidance when an incident, injury or near miss occurs.
Reporting Resources →What's Coming Up
Council Calendar
Find council, district, training and program events happening across Greater Tampa Bay.
View Calendar →We're Here to Help
Can't Find What You Need?
Our council team can help connect Scouts, families and volunteers with the right person, resource or next step.
Greater Tampa Bay Area Council office: (813) 872-2691