Shaping America’s Future
Adventure begins with a single step. Whether your family is looking for outdoor fun, leadership opportunities, service projects, or lifelong friendships, Scouting America offers programs that help young people grow into confident, capable leaders. Scouting is open to youth and families from all backgrounds, and the Susquehanna Council is committed to making membership accessible to everyone.
Join Scouting America
Youth can participate in a variety of programs, including:
- Cub Scouts (Kindergarten through Grade 5)
- Scouts BSA (Ages 11-17)
- Venturing (Ages 14-20)
- Sea Scouts (Ages 14-20)
- Exploring (Career-focused program for ages 10-20)
To find a unit near you, visit the official Scout Finder: https://beascout.scouting.org
Membership Applications
If you need a paper application, you can download the official forms below:
Youth Application (Scout Application)
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-406.pdfAdult Leader Application
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-501.pdfAdditional Scouting Forms
https://www.scouting.org/resources/forms/
Membership Assistance
The Susquehanna Council believes finances should never prevent a young person from experiencing Scouting. Limited membership assistance is available for families who demonstrate financial need.
Apply for Membership Assistance: [Council Membership Assistance Form]
Assistance requests are reviewed confidentially and may help offset registration-related costs.
Military Family Fee Waiver
Scouting America offers a Military Family Fee Waiver for eligible youth whose parent or guardian serves in the:
- Active Duty Military
- Military Reserve
- National Guard
The waiver covers the National Youth Registration Fee through an online verification process. Local council fees, unit dues, activity fees, and other local charges may still apply.
Learn More About the Military Family Fee Waiver:
https://www.scouting.org
Membership Costs (Effective January 1, 2027)
The Susquehanna Council annual membership fee includes the National Membership Fee, Council Insurance Fee, and Council Member Services Fee.
Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts
| Registration Type | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Youth Member | $170 |
| Adult Volunteer | $100 |
Exploring
| Registration Type | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Youth Member | $130 |
| Adult Volunteer | $88 |
Additional National Fee
- Merit Badge Counselor only registration: $25 (applies only to adults registered solely as Merit Badge Counselors).
Questions?
Our team is here to help you get started.
Susquehanna Council, Scouting America
815 Northway Road
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: (570) 326-5121
If you have questions about joining, transferring units, membership renewals, financial assistance, or registration requirements, please contact the Council Service Center and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Scouting America relies on dedicated volunteers to promote its mission of preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, nearly 1.2 million adults provide leadership and mentoring to Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Explorers, and Venturers.
Through the dedication of these many volunteers, Scouting America remains the foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training in America.
To these volunteers we would like to say thank you for your dedication to Scouting.
And, to adults who are not currently Scout volunteers, we invite you to become a volunteer and share in the positive experiences of the Scouting programs. Call the Service Center today to find out how you can help.
