Join the Boy Scouts

Boy Scouts Requirements:
Your son can be a Boy Scout if he has completed the 5th Grade and is at least 10 years old; or is 11 years old; or has earned the Arrow of Light Award and is at least 10 years old, but has not reached age 18.

How to Sign Up:

  • Contact the Council Service Center at
    (408) 280-5088.

  • Our District Executive will provide to you contact  names of the unit leaders in your area. Contact them to sign up.

  • Complete the application and sign your name indicating approval (you can pick up an application at the council office or download the application in English or Spanish.)

  • Give the completed application and fees to the Scoutmaster of the unit you are joining.

  • Obtain a copy of the Boy Scout Handbook and complete the joining requirements as listed.

There's a special patch available for new Scouts.  Click here for the PDF Information Sheet and for a GIF of the patch.


For specific details about the program, click here for Boy Scout Essentials

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