Start a Unit

Is your organization looking for a way to provide wholesome, educational activities for youth in your community? Scouting offers an array of programs that include outdoor experiences, advancement, recognition, and iin particular, values. Learn how your school, community organization, or religious organization can benefit from starting a Scouting unit.

Scoutreach Division
Scoutreach Division gives special leadership and emphasis to urban and rural Scouting programs. Scoutreach is the BSA's commitment to making sure that all young people have an opportunity to join Scouting, regardless of their circumstances, neighborhood, or ethnic background.  Click above to find out more from the National Council or contact our local Scoutreach professionals (hjohnson@boyscouting.com in Hillsborough County or apickle@boyscouting.com in Polk County.)

Community Organizations and the Boy Scouts of America
Through organization and cooperation with other agencies, the BSA promotes the ability of boys to do things for themselves and others, trains them in Scoutcraft, and to teaches them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues.