Patrick Henry District Membership Information

Interested in Joining Scouts?

You are never too late to join Scouts. Boys who are in first through fifth grades can join their local Cub Scout packs. Boys who are 11 years old are invited to join their local Boy Scout troop. Boys and girls who are at least 14 years old are encouraged to join a Venture crew.

In Cub Scouting, boys and their families have fun and adventures in a program that builds character and instills values. Cub Scouting embraces the values of citizenship, compassion, cooperation, courage, faith, health and fitness, honesty, perseverance, positive attitude, resourcefulness, respect and responsibility. These values come to boys in all parts of the Cub Scout program—all while they're having a great time with their friends and families.

Boy Scouting, one of the traditional membership divisions of the BSA, is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old, or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 years old, or who are 11, but not yet 18 years old. The program achieves the BSA's objectives of developing character, citizenship and personal fitness qualities among youth by focusing on a vigorous program of outdoor activities.

Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Venturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders and organizations in their communities. Local community organizations establish a Venturing crew by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, develop leadership skills and become good citizens.

Contact District Executive Jason Lagesse at (276) 224-5008 to find out more about Scouting.