Have you heard? The BSA is using the Internet to build on our annual recruiting efforts! And the recruiting campaign is called BeAScout. BeAScout is for parents, unit leaders, and council staff. Everyone has a role to play that can help people sign up for Scouting.
BeAScout  | BeAScout Webinar Presentation  | BeAScout.org | Read more

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The Mid-America Council offers programs for boys and girls ages 6-20 years. Click here to request more information.

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Use the checklists to make sure your application will be processed.
Youth Application  | Adult Application 

Cub Scouting is for boys in the first to fifth grade. This program focuses on family and neighborhood involvement through learning activities and fun.
Youth Application: English  | Español 
Adult Application: English  | Español 

The Boy Scout program is for boys in sixth through twelfth grade and encourages peer leadership roles, as well as includes numerous outdoor activities.
Youth Application: English  | Español 
Adult Application: English  | Español 

Varsity Scouting is a program for young men ages 14 through 18 and is packed with opportunities for adventure, leadership, personal growth, and service.
Youth Application: English  | Español 
Adult Application: English  | Español 

Venturing is a youth development program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Venturing provides positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.
Youth Application: English  | Español 
Adult Application: English  | Español 

The Exploring Learning for Life career education program is for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) or 15 through 20 years old. Exploring's purpose is to provide experiences to help young people mature and become responsible and caring adults. Explorers are ready to explore the meaning of interdependence in their personal relationships.
Youth Application: English 
Adult Application: English 

Youth Transfer Form 
New Unit Application 

When you sign up to be a leader or are new to Scouting, these trainings will get you the head start you need. YPT is required for any registered adult.