Join Scouting

Scouting provides youth with an opportunity to try new things, provide service to others, build self-confidence, and reinforce ethical standards. These opportunities not only help them when they are young, but carry forward into their adult lives. The skills they learn in Scouting help them overcome obstacles and challenges with courage and character throughout their lives.

Lion - Boys in Kindergarten or Ages 5-6	Cub Scouts - Boys in 1st-5th Grade or ages 7-10
Boy Scouts - Boys in the 5th-12th Grade or Ages 11-17	Venturing - Young Men & Women Ages 14-20
LFL - Exploring - Young Men & Women Grades 6-8 (Clubs) or ages 14-20 (posts)	Volunteers Men & Women Ages 18+

I'm Ready To Join

To join Scouting, visit www.beascout.org to find a unit near you or contact our Council Service Center to find out how to contact a Scout unit in your area.

Information on a Specific Unit

To find information about a specific unit you can visit the Columbia-Montour Council's Unit Information Page.

Attend a Recruitment Event

Recruitment events are a great way for you to meet the leaders of Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scouts Troops serving your area and to learn about what Scouting can offer. Scout units typically host recruitment events at your local school, church, or civic center in the fall and in the spring.

Find Out More About Scouting

Check out The National Boy Scouts of America website at www.Scouting.org where you can learn about the Scouting program.

Come join the fun and see what it is all about!