FIND EXPLORING NEAR YOU
Learn more about our program and the benefits
of
Discovering Your Future in Exploring.
3 Ways to Join
Recruitment Events
Recruitment events and open houses take place throughout the year and may be held at your local school or at one of our participating organizations. During these events you will have the opportunity to meet with a club sponsor or post advisor, get questions answered, and fill out an application to join. These events are scheduled by the club or post leader. Information may be found on the website of your local council.
Register Online
Exploring now offers an online application process that can be completed from start to finish without a single piece of paper changing hands.
Contact Your Local Council
Your local council will be able to help assist you in the joining process. They can direct you to your district and closest club or post.
4 Steps to Join Scouting
We are excited that you are interested in joining the Boy Scouts of America! To help guide you, we have outlined the steps that it takes to become a member.
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Locate Your Council
Your council will be able to help you locate the right unit for your needs. Do you need a unit that meets on a certain day of the week or a unit that is chartered to your child’s school? The council will be able to help you locate the unit pack or troop to best meet your individual needs.
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Contact Your Unit
Once you have located your council and determined the best Unit for your family, contact the unit leader to find out when their next recruitment event will be held.
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Complete Application
Your application will take time to be approved by the unit leader. If you have any questions during the application process, contact your unit leader or local council service center.
04
Start Your Adventure in Scouting!
Welcome to Scouting! You are now part of the Boy Scouts of America, the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training.
01
Locate Your Council
Your council will be able to help you locate the right unit for your needs. Do you need a unit that meets on a certain day of the week or a unit that is chartered to your child’s school? The council will be able to help you locate the unit pack or troop to best meet your individual needs.
02
Contact Your Unit
Once you have located your council and determined the best Unit for your family, contact the unit leader to find out when their next recruitment event will be held.
03
Complete Application
Your application will take time to be approved by the unit leader. If you have any questions during the application process, contact your unit leader or local council service center.
04
Start Your Adventure in Scouting!
Welcome to Scouting! You are now part of the Boy Scouts of America, the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training.
The Scouting Programs
The Scouting experience is divided into programs according to age and activities.
START AN EXPLORING POST OR CLUB
If your business or organization is considering the impact you can have on young people in your community through the Exploring program, find more information at exploring.org/organizations.
FAQ's
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Can an Explorer join more than one post or club?
Yes, an Explorer can join more than one post or club without having to pay the annual Exploring participation fee twice or more.
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How much does Exploring cost?
The annual registration fee is $50. Some local councils collect a nominal fee for accident and sickness coverage. Also, some posts and clubs collect an additional program fee to subsidize the cost of uniforms, gear or equipment.
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Are there scholarships available?
Yes. Click here to see the complete list.