On February 1, 2019, the Boy Scouts of America renamed its flagship program, Boy Scouts, to Scouts BSA to reflect its policy change allowing girls to join separate, gender-specific troops.
How do I find Boy Scout troops in my area?
Go to BeAScout.org. Click the ‘Scouts BSA’ tab. Enter your zipcode and click the arrow button. Click on a Troop near you to see its contact info so you can call the Troop or your local Council about joining.
How do I contact BSA?
Contact the BSA Foundation Estate planning and major gift inquiries, 972-580-2219.
What are girl Boy Scouts called?
Cub Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America have announced that girls can now become Cub Scouts. Becoming a Cub is the first step on the way to attaining the Boy Scouts’ highest honor of Eagle Scout.
Are BSA troops coed?
One common misunderstanding with many is that Scouting is going “coed.” While it’s true that we are serving boys and girls, these changes don’t make our dens and troops coed. In Cub Scouting, you can have a separate pack for girls, or you can have separate dens for girls and dens for boys in the same pack. …
How many troops are in BSA?
®” The Scouting organization is composed of approximately 2.2 million youth members between the ages of 5 and 21 and approximately 800,000 volunteers in local councils throughout the United States and its territories.
What is the oldest Boy Scout troop in America?
Troop 5 of Denver holds claim to be the oldest continually chartered Boy Scout troop in the United States, west of the Mississippi River, having been chartered continuously since 1910.
Which state has the most Boy Scouts?
2017 state-by-state rankings
| Rank | State | Eagle Scouts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | 5,879 |
| 2 | California | 5,028 |
| 3 | Texas | 4,231 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 2,456 |
Where is the BSA headquarters?
Irving, TX
Boy Scouts of America/Headquarters
How do I contact Scouts Canada?
If you feel unable to do so contact our Help Centre at 1-888-855-3336 or e-mail the Safe Scouting Team at [email protected] To report or discuss urgent safety or youth protection concerns 1-800-339-6643 (24 hours).
