Program

Programs

The Scouting experience is divided into five programs according to age and activities.

Cub Scouts (kinder - 5th grade)	Scouts BSA  (ages 11-18)	Venturing  (ages 14-20)	Sea Scouts  (ages 14-20)	Exploring  (ages 14-20)

Training

Training is an important part of learning to become an effective leader and help you develop the skills necessary to deliver a quality Scouting program.

Trainings	BALOO	Range & Target Activities	First Aid	IOLS
NYLT	Climbing	University of Scouting	Wood Badge

Popcorn

Every Scout should learn the value of hard work and earning their own way. The popcorn sale is the perfect opportunity to teach this valuable life lesson and fund the most exciting year of Scouting ever. 

Advancement

• Advancement and Awards: Cub Scout, Scouts BSA
• Advancing from Life to Eagle Scout 
• Eagle Scout Wall
• Scoutbook

SHAC Eagle Scout Association

The SHAC Eagle Scout Association is a fellowship of Eagle Scout Alumni who reside in the council. 

International Scouting

Scouting is happening all around the world.

• International Scouting
• Jamboree On The Internet (JOTI)

Conservation

The council conservation committee provides expertise in matters of ecology, conservation, and resource management.  

Order of the Arrow

The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the national honor society of Scouting America and recognizes Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives.

Rocket Day

Youth who join Cub Scouts this year will receive a rocket that they can design, build, and launch at Rocket Day. 

Council First Aid Meet

The First Aid Meet is an event that challenges Scouts in troops to perform first aid in simulated real-life situations.

Popcorn

Popcorn sales are the perfect opportunity to teach this valuable life lesson and fund the most exciting year of Scouting ever

Commissioners

Commissioners are district and council leaders who help Scout units succeed. 

National Youth Leadership Training

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a six-day council-level program designed to provide Scouts in troops, crews, and ships with leadership skills.

SHAC Corps

S.H.A.C. (Scouts Helping at Camp) Corps is an opportunity for troops and crews to give back to camp in the form of a day of service. 

STEM

STEM is part of an initiative of Scouting America has taken on to encourage the natural curiosity of youth members and their sense of wonder about these fields through existing programs.