Scouting Programs

Boy Scouts of America programs are open to boys and young men from ages 7 to 20 and young women from ages 14 to 20.

Here is a list of some of the programs available from the Boy Scouts of America.

Cub Scouting is for boys ages 7 through 10.
Cub Scouting Advancement Plan. Click here to learn more
- Recognition is important to young boys. The Cub Scouting advancement plan provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding as adult family members work with boys on advancement projects. Click on one of the ranks to learn more
- Tiger Cub
  - The Tiger Cub program is for first-grade (or age 7) boys and their adult partners. There are five Tiger Cub achievement areas. The Tiger Cub, working with his adult partner, completes 15 requirements within these areas to earn the Tiger Cub badge. These requirements consist of an exciting series of indoor and outdoor activities just right for a boy in the first grade.
- Bobcat
  - The Bobcat rank is for all boys who join Cub Scouting.
- Wolf
  - The Wolf program is for boys who have completed first grade (or are age 8). To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass 12 achievements involving simple physical and mental skills.
- Bear
  - The Bear rank is for boys who have completed second grade (or are age 9). There are 24 Bear achievements in four categories. The Cub Scout must complete 12 of these to earn the Bear badge. These requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for Wolf rank.
- Webelos
  - This program is for boys who have completed third grade (or are age 10). A boy may begin working on the Webelos badge as soon as he joins a Webelos den. This is the first step in his transition from the Webelos den to the Boy Scout troop. As he completes the requirements found in the Webelos Handbook, he will work on activity badges, attend meetings led by adults, and become familiar with the Boy Scout requirements--all leading to the Arrow of Light Award.
You can also visit the Join Cub Scouting web site. This site provides information about the Cub Scout program to prospective members, including boys, parents, and organizations that may be interested in starting a pack.
Boy Scouting is for boys ages 11 through 17. You can also visit The Scout Zone. This site provides information about the Boy Scout program to prospective members.
Varsity Scouting is for young men ages 14 through 17
Venturing is for young men and young women ages 14 to 20
The National Eagle Scout Association which is a fellowship of men who have achieved the Eagle Scout rank and who desire using their efforts and influence toward forming the kind of young men America needs for leadership.

Here are some other specialized items.

Scouting - Vale La Pena. The official Spanish-Language Web site of the Boy Scouts of America
Scoutreach Division. Scoutreach is the BSA's commitment to making sure that all young people have an opportunity to join Scouting, regardless of their circumstances, neighborhood, or ethnic background.
Soccer and Scouting program. Soccer and Scouting teaches soccer skills and provide exciting competition, and at the same time boys will be Cub Scouts and learn the life-long values taught in the Scouting program.
The Lone Scout Plan. The Lone Scout plan serves such boys who cannot take part in a nearby Cub Scout pack or Boy Scout troop on a regular basis because of such factors as distance, weather, time, or disability.

You can find more information about Scouting at the following locations:

The National Council Web site. The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America supports more than 300 local councils that provide quality youth programs, including Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing.
Join Cub Scouting dot org. This site provides information about the Cub Scout program to prospective members, including boys, parents, and organizations that may be interested in starting a pack.
The Scout Zone. This site provides information about the Boy Scout program to prospective members.

If you would like information about the location of a Scouting Unit near you, please contact the Antelope Valley District Service Center at (661) 942-0582 or you can e-mail the Service Center at AVService@bsa-la.org

Cub Scouting Advancement Plan. Click here to learn more