New to Scouting

Welcome to Scouting!

Scouting is about character development and having confidence in yourself to Be Prepared! The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is the largest youth organization in the U.S.  Our program is a family program, one that we hope will become part of your family. Our goal is that you will come to enjoy Scouting just as much as your child. This page is designed to help you become familiar with Scouting and hopefully answer some questions you may have.

Have you Joined a Scouting Unit?

If not, there’s a fast and easy website (www.beascout.org) where you can find a Scouting unit close to you!  There are programs for boys and girls aged 5 through 20.

Getting started as a new parent and leader:

Once you’ve joined Scouting, there are lots of resources available within your new Scouting group, in your local district (a geographic service area of several dozen Scouting groups), and through your Coastal Carolina Council (the local Scouting entity, made up of six districts).  If you need help finding your local resources, please give us a call at (843) 763-0305.


Cub Scout Parents’ Guide

Click the links below to discover more about the Cub Scouting Program

Getting Started

Resources and Support

Becoming a Leader

Get Connected:

Join our Enewsletter, Like our Facebook page, follow our Instagram at coastal_carolina_council, or attend your District’s monthly Roundtable meeting.


Have any questions?  Please call us at (843) 763-0305 so we can help!

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