Adventure Outdoors
Camping, hiking and outdoor adventures give Scouts opportunities to explore, take on challenges and make memories together.
Military Family Fee Waiver
Military Families Can Save $85 on Scouting Registration
Eligible military families can have the $85 national youth registration fee waived when registering online.
Active Duty • Reserve • National Guard • Coast Guard
Applies to the national youth registration fee. Other local, unit, optional and processing fees may still apply.
More Than an Activity
A Place to Belong. Wherever Life Takes You.
Scouting gives military-connected kids a place to make friends, get outside, try new things and grow in confidence alongside a community that wants to see them succeed.
Friends & Belonging
A local Scouting group gives kids a place to make friends, have fun and become part of a community.
Hands-On Skills
Scouts build, create, solve problems and learn practical skills by getting involved and doing things for themselves.
Leadership & Confidence
As Scouts grow, they take on responsibility, lead others and discover what they're capable of.
New community. New adventures. A place to belong. Scouting can give young people something familiar to connect with while their family serves.
A Benefit for Military Families
Eligible Military Families Qualify
$85 → $0
National Youth Registration Fee
Available to eligible youth in families with current service in:
Active Duty
Reserve
National Guard
Coast Guard
View Military Family Fee Waiver Explainer →
Getting Started
How It Works
The military fee waiver is applied during the online Scouting registration process.
1
Find Your Scouting Group
Use the ZIP code finder above to choose a local Scouting group that works for your family.
2
Verify Military Eligibility
During online registration, select “Get Military Discount Code”, complete the verification process and receive your code.
3
Apply Your Code
Enter your code at checkout and the $85 national youth registration fee is reduced to $0.
Don't be surprised if you see the $85 fee at first. The national fee appears during checkout and is removed after the military verification code is applied.
Military Family Fee Waiver
Common Questions
Here are a few things to know before using the Military Family Fee Waiver.
Eligible youth in families with current service in Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard or Coast Guard may qualify for the Military Family Fee Waiver.
The waiver covers the $85 national youth registration fee. Other local council fees, unit fees, optional add-ons and processing fees may still apply.
The national registration fee may appear during checkout at first. Once your military verification code is entered and applied, the $85 national youth registration fee is reduced to $0.
No. The Military Family Fee Waiver is available for online youth registrations. Follow the military verification steps during the online registration process.