For Parents

• A Year in the Life of a Cub Scout...Boy Scout...Venturer An independent study from Louis Harris, and Associates finds that the Scouting program has positive benefits for youth, families, and communities.

• Volunteer Outcomes Study Volunteers who become involved in Scouting in order to share their skills and values with young people find learning, growth, and fulfillment in the experience.

• Summer Camp Outcome Study This study infers that positive outcomes of Scout summer camp occur because the environment and activities at camp incorporate all of the elements of healthy youth development.

• Who Pays for Scouting?

• Other Fact Sheets from the National Council

Cub Scouting

Boys in the first through fifth grades (ages 7 to 10)

• Check out joincubscouting.org

Boy Scouting

Boys 11 through 17 years old, or who have earned the Arrow of Light Award, or have completed the fifth grade.

• Check out thescoutzone.org

Venturing

Young men and women 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age.

Where do I buy books, uniforms, and patches?

• Scout Shop, Scouting Service Center, Portland, ME

Where do the patches go on uniforms?

• Cub Scout
• Boy Scout
• Adult Leaders
• Webelos Scout