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The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America supports more than 300 local councils that provide quality youth programs, including Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing.

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Cub Scouting is a year-round family program designed for boys who are about 7 to 10 years old.* Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.

Families | Adult Leaders | Cub Scouts
Boy Scouting is a year-round program for boys around ages 11 - 17.* Through the Boy Scout program, young men can achieve the core objectives of strengthening character, personal fitness and good citizenship.

Adult Leaders | Boy Scouts
Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are around 14 through 20 years of age.* Venturing's purpose is prepare young people to become responsible and caring adults.

Adult Leaders | Venturers
Commissioners are district and council leaders who help Scout units succeed. They coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing crews. Commissioners help maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America.

Commissioners
* See "Join Scouting" for precise membership requirements.
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For information about Scouting in your area, please contact your local council.