Here are some frequently asked questions about School Night to Join Scouting:

Q: How can I find out when my School Night to Join Scouting be held?
A: Each county and school district will hold School Night to join Scouting on a designated night. Click here for a School Night to Join Scouting Schedule.

Q: Where do I sign up?
A: If your son brought home a School Night to Join Scouting flyer from school, the location of the event and a person to contact should be on the bottom of the flyer. Scout units conduct School Night to Join Scouting at or near where they hold regular meetings. This can be at schools, churches or other community organizations.

Q: How do I sign up for Scouting?
A: You and your son can sign up during School Night to Join Scouting.  Registration fees vary by unit. All youth members and adult volunteer leaders must fill out a membership application. Click on the links below to download a PDF of the applications:
Youth Application (PDF)
Adult Application (PDF)

Q: Why join?
A: We believe Scouting is the best program available that develops values and leadership skills in young people. Read more...

Q: How is Scouting organized?
A: Here's how boys progress through the Scouting program.

• Tiger Cubs: For boys in first grade
  - Designed for boys and their parents
  - Activities based on searching, discovering, and sharing
  - Prepares parent and son for Cub Scouting
  - Boys and parents work with other families
• Cub Scouts: For boys in second or third grade
  - Family centered program
  - Boys meet regularly in small groups to work on projects
  - Learning is achieved through completing tasks to earn badges
  - Boys wear uniforms with their badges, play games and sports, and have fun!
• Webelos Scouts: For boys in fourth or fifth grade
  - Boys start participating in outdoor learning experiences, such as hiking and camping
  - Boys meet regularly with adult leaders
  - Learning is achieved through hobbies and a life-skills program called activity badges
• Boy Scouts: For boys in sixth grade to age 18
  - Emphasizes learning through a weekly meeting that prepares the Scout for his monthly outdoor experience
  - Learning is achieved through an advancement program
  - Interaction with adult leaders and role models
  - Boys learn self-reliance, teamwork, and leadership skills

Q: Where can I get additional information on how Scouting is organized and implemented?
A: Download the 2008-09 Parents Orientation Guide. This 16-page guide contains information on:

• How your Cub Scout pack is organized and functions as a team
• How your son can advance through the ranks in Cub Scouting
• What special programs are planned, like Scouting for Food and subscribing to Boys' Life magazine
• How to purchase a Cub Scout uniform
• And much more...

Q: Tell me about the special T-shirt offer when my son joins?
A: All boys who join on School Night to Join Scouting will receive the T-shirt shown below.

Attend "Taste of Scouting" on Oct. 4: New Scouts and their families are invited to see what Cub Scouting is all about at this event. More...

MORE QUESTIONS?
Contact us at one of our service centers:
St. Louis City: MacArthur Service Center
St. Louis County: West County Service Center
Cape Girardeau: Ritter Service Center
Southern Illinois: Southern Illinois Service Center 
Or, if you know what district you reside in, contact a member of our field service staff by using our online directory.