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.

To find a Scout Program in your immediate area, please contact the AV Service Center

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.
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.
Making the transition from Webelos to Boy Scout
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