Boys and Girls Ages 11-17 ​

Scouts BSA is the traditional Scouting experience where boys and girls can have their share of adventure in the great outdoors. Develop a love of service by volunteering in your community, boost your leadership skills through fun and exciting challenges, and create memories of a lifetime with no prior Scouting experience required!

the scouts BSA program

For over 100 years, our program has helped create generations of leaders and outstanding citizens by allowing boys and girls to explore their interests, serve their communities, and discover their talents through youth-led activities like hiking, camping, and volunteering!

What is the Scouts BSA Program?

The traditional Scouting program, Scouts BSA is where youth develop outdoor survival skills, self-confidence, and ethics through youth planned activities with increased attention to service, community engagement, and leadership.

What Will I Do in Scouts BSA?

Scouts BSA is where youth explore their interests and develop skills by participating in outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and canoeing. Scouts earn merit badges along the journey and work towards achieving Scouting’s highest rank—Eagle Scout.

How Often Does Scouts BSA Meet?

Scouts typically meet once a week. Troops may hold special activities, like service projects or outdoor experiences, in place of or in addition to one of the weekly meetings.

Who Runs Scouts BSA?

Elected youth lead their troop and run the meetings at the guidance of the Scoutmaster and other adult leaders. Unlike Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA is a youth program planned mainly by the Scouts, not the parents.

Why Should I Join Scouts BSA?

Scouts BSA prepares youth to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Throughout their time in Scouting, Scouts learn the value of hard work and experience the thrill of seeing it pay off.

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All Programs

Cub Scouts

Boys & Girls

Grades K-5

(5-10 Years Old)

Scouting BSA

Boys & Girls

Grades 6-12

(11-17 Years Old)

Venturing

Co-Ed

14-20 Years Old

Exploring

Co-Ed

14-20 Years Old

Sea Scouts

Co-Ed

14-20 Years Old

Royce Reynolds Family Scout Center

1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, North Carolina 27408

Scout Office

Office 336 378-9166
Fax 336-617-9196

Mon – Fri 8:30am – 5pm

Scout Shop

(336) 235-0977

Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm
(closed for lunch 2-2:30)
Sat 10am – 2pm

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