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At Dan Beard Council, Scouting America, we prepare young people for a lifetime of leadership, service, and success. Through fun, hands-on programs and adventures, we help youth of all backgrounds grow into responsible, capable, and engaged citizens.

We offer boys and girls from kindergarten through age 20 the opportunity to discover new skills, build confidence, and create lasting friendships. Whether itā€™s learning outdoor survival, volunteering in the community, mastering STEM projects, or developing leadership abilities, Scouting provides real-life experiences that teach the values of teamwork, integrity, and perseverance.

Learn about our programs below!

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Find Your Pack

Ages: 5-10, or Kindergarten to 5th Grade

Program Focus: Exploration, Character Development, Family Involvement, and Fun

Cub Scouts is designed for younger girls and boys, and is organized by grade level into age-appropriate groups called Dens (such as Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos). These Dens meet regularly with their Pack (a larger group made up of multiple Dens) for outings, service projects, and pack meetings.Ā 

Den Meetings: Weekly Cub Scout meetings with kids their own age that include a mixture of games, learning new skills, crafts, education, and a sense of belonging.

Pack Meetings: A once a month meeting where many Dens get together for fun activities, to compete against one another, and to celebrate achievements and advancements over the last month.

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Key Features

Family Involvement: Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate and help lead activities.

Advancement: Scouts earnā€Æadventure loops and pinsā€Æas they complete fun, hands-on activities in areas like outdoor skills, first aid, teamwork, and citizenship.

Fun with Purpose:Ā Whether theyā€™re building pinewood derby cars, learning to cook outdoors, or performing skits at campfires, Cub Scouts gain confidence and make lifelong friends.

A Glimpse Into The Cub Scout Program

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Find Your Troop

Ages: 11-17, or 6th to 12th Grade

Program Focus: Leadership, Independence, Outdoor Adventure, and Community Service

Scouts BSA at Dan Beard Council is built on aā€Æyouth-led, adult-mentoredā€Æmodel. Scouts are grouped into single-genderedā€ÆTroopsā€Æand organize themselves into smallerā€ÆPatrols. Youth leaders take responsibility for planning meetings, outings, and advancement with the guidance of trained adult volunteers.

Troop Meetings: Weekly troop meetings with the youth in the troop.Ā  Meetings typically include a period set asideĀ to learn new things that are useful and relevant,Ā moments that are amusing and entertaining, and opportunities to put skills into action in ways that are challenging and fun.

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Key Features

Advancement Through Ranks: Scouts earn merit badges and progress through ranks like Tenderfoot, First Class, andā€ÆEagle Scout ā€” the programā€™s highest honor.

Outdoor Adventure: Activities include hiking, camping, canoeing, backpacking, climbing, and high-adventure experiences that build resilience and teamwork.

Leadership Development: Scouts take on leadership roles within their Troop, plan service projects, and work toward personal goals with mentorship from adult leaders.Ā 

Life Skills: From emergency preparedness to personal finance and citizenship, Scouts BSA helps young people prepare for life beyond school.Ā 

A Glimpse Into The Scouts BSA Program