Old North State Council

For military families, life can be a series of transitions. And finding a reliable community where kids can quickly plug in, build friendships, and develop leadership is incredibly important.

That’s why we are excited to share that effective June 1, 2026, Scouting America is waiving the national registration fee for children of active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve families. Here is everything you need to know about this new benefit and how military families can take advantage of it.

What the Military Family Fee Waiver Covers

Scouting America is waiving the $85 national youth registration fee for eligible military families through a verification and code process through online registration.

✅ Who Qualifies: All new and renewing youth members whose parents or guardians are currently serving as active-duty military, National Guard, or Reserve
✅ When It Starts: The benefit goes into effect on June 1, 2026
✅ What is Covered: The waiver applies specifically to the National registration fee

*Please note: Old North State Council’s Program Fee and add-ons like Scouting Magazine are not included

How to Register and Claim Your Waiver

Getting your child started with Scouting using this benefit is simple:

✅ Find a Unit: Visit BeAScout.org and enter your ZIP code to explore Scouting in your area
✅ Get Verified: Select “Get Military Discount Code” and complete the verification process
✅ Get Your Code: Enter the code you received at checkout to claim your $85 off
✅ Contact Us: Reach out to the Old North State Council for any assistance at 336-378-9166

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why Does the $85 fee still appear?
A: The national fee applies at checkout and is removed after the verification code is applied

Q: Is this Available for All Registrations?
A: No – This waiver is for online registrations only

Q: Does this apply to Adults?
A: No – This waiver is for youth only