Frequently Asked Question

What is School Night for Scouting?

Scouting's annual recruiting drive takes place in August and September. Area elementary schools host "School Night For Scouting" reception one evening during August or September. The specific dates, locations, and additional information about School Night For Scouting should be sent home with your son from school during the first few weeks of the new year.

School Night For Scouting includes a presentation for the parents with information on how to join, Scouting's mission, and what paperwork is required. It also will include representatives from several area Packs, who usually have displays of the activities and events their Pack participates in each year. Parents and boys are encouraged to talk with the Packs represented and, if interested, select one to join. Most often, the selection is based on location, but it may also be selected on the chartering organization (for example a church or neighborhood) which the family already has a relationship with. The Pack representatives will have a registration form that can be completed that evening.