How to register
Traditional Units (Packs, Troops, Crews and Ships)
MBC and District Registrations
- Click here for the Spirit of Adventure Merit Badge Counselor (MBC) information form
Note 1:
If you are currently a registered leader in the Spirit of Adventure Council, the MBC information form must be approved by a unit Key 3 (you cannot approve your own form). Please email the completed form to membership@scoutingboston.org.
Note 2:
If you are not currently a registered leader in the Spirit of Adventure Council, the MBC form must be approved by the district advancement chair. Please email the completed form to the district advancement chair, and membership@scoutingboston.org.
You will also need to complete:
- Safeguarding Youth Training (see link above)
- SoA CORI JotForm (see link above)
- An online adult application (you will receive the link once the MBC form has been received)
If you have any questions or do not receive the application link, please email membership@scoutingboston.org.
Fee:
The fee to register as a Merit Badge Counselor only is $25.00 + 3% admin fee. If you are being charged $65.00, the incorrect position was selected during the application process.
District Advancement Chairs:
- Flintlock District – Joshua Kline (jkline511@gmail.com)
- Great Blue Hill District – Robert Wanamaker (rwana55@yahoo.com)
- Great Eastern District – Gregory Paul (gdtapaul@verizon.net)
- Northern Light District – Joshua Huston (josh.huston@gmail.com)
- Sons of Liberty District – Scott Barvick (sbarvick@comcast.net)
- West Wind District – Neil Thomas (wwadvancementchair@gmail.com)
District Chairs (for registration inquiries):
- Flintlock District - Peter Ricci (riccistuff@verizon.net)
- Great Blue Hill District – Francis Campion (francis.campion@gmail.com)
- Great Eastern District – Gordon Forrest (gef_home@hotmail.com)
- Northern Light District – Harvey Ing (harvey.ing@verizon.net)
- Sons of Liberty District – John Tumblin (jtumblin@gmail.com)
- West Wind District – Sarath Krishnaswamy (sarath@alum.mit.edu)
Exploring (Clubs and Posts)
Youth
Click here for instructions on how to register a youth (Clubs 6th to 8th grade) or Posts (ages 14 to 17)
Adult (18+)
Safeguarding Youth Training (see link above)
SoA CORI JotForm (see link above)
Click here for instructions on how to register as an Exploring Participant (Posts only (18 - 20)) or Adult (21+)
How to transfer/multiple
Exploring Units (Clubs and Posts)
Youth (under 17)
Click here for instructions on how to transfer/multiple a youth
Adult (18+)
Click here for instructions on how to transfer/multiple as an adult
Transitioning from a Youth to an Adult (turning/turned 18)
Instructions for Traditional Units (Troops, Crews, and Ships)
- Click here for instructions on how to transition from a youth to an adult.
- Note: You must have a current (non-expired) registration to use these instructions.
- Note: A separate adult application is required for each unit you are a member of.
Instructions for Exploring Posts
- Click here for instructions on how to transition from a youth to an adult.
- Note: You must have a current (non-expired) registration to use these instructions.
Member Renewals
Renewals done by members (For Traditional and Exploring)
- Click here for instructions on how to renew your membership or a youth's membership
- Click here for instructions on how to complete a renewal that was not completed
- Click here for instructions on how to withdraw a renewal that was started
Renewals done by unit (Traditional or Clubs/Posts (that are not Police or Fire))
- Click here for Unit Member Renewal Instructions (Key 3 Guide)
- Click here for Withdrawing Unit Member Renewals (Key 3 Guide)
Renewals done by unit (Clubs/Post - that are Police or Fire)
- Click here for Exploring Unit Member Renewals
Exploring (Clubs and Posts)
Position Changes
Click here for instructions for the Post Advisor or Post Committee Chair to make position changes
BeAScout Pin Set-up
Invitation Manager
Safeguarding Youth Refresher Training
The new Safeguarding Youth Refresher Training has launched to help you renew this annual required training.
If you have completed the full Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) course and it is currently active or has expired within the last 7 days, you are eligible to take the Refresher Training.
If your full SYT training has been expired for 7 days or more, you will need to complete the full Safeguarding Youth Course again before receiving credit.
Participants taking the Refresher Training must successfully pass the exam on the first attempt to receive credit for the Y01 training code. If the exam is not passed, the system will automatically route you to the full Safeguarding Youth Course to ensure a complete review of the material. Once the refresher exam is failed, the refresher course cannot be relaunched, and the full course must be completed.
The Safeguarding Youth Refresher Training will be available in English and Spanish.
Folks that still have active YPT and have not taken the new SYT will need to do so by 5/31 regardless of when the 2-year expiration is.
New Safeguarding Youth Training
Scouting America has unveiled a new comprehensive Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) program (Formerly known as Youth Protection Training or YPT), reinforcing its unwavering commitment to creating the safest possible environment for young people. This updated training represents a significant step forward in Scouting America's multi-layered approach to youth protection
The new training is mandatory for all registered adult volunteers and has been developed with insights from leading experts in child safety, law enforcement, and child psychology. It incorporates the latest strategies for recognizing, responding to, and preventing various forms of abuse, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse.
Key Features of the Updated Training:
- Comprehensive Focus: Our new Safeguarding Youth Training (formerly Youth Protection Training) program reflects the more comprehensive nature of the training and its focus on safeguarding youth from all threats.
- Inclusive Content: The training covers a wide range of topics, ensuring volunteers are well-informed about potential risks and best practices for youth protection.
- Annual Refresher Courses: Recognizing the ongoing need for education and awareness, Scouting America will now require annual refresher courses, estimated to take 15-20 minutes, to keep youth protection knowledge current.
- Alignment with Best Practices: Scouting America regularly consults with experts to ensure its policies and training reflect the most up-to-date knowledge and prevention techniques in the field of youth safety.
- Focus on Prevention: The training emphasizes proactive measures to prevent abuse and create a culture of safety within Scouting.
The new SYT is to be renewed on an annual basis. Your existing Youth Protection Training remains valid until its expiration date, at which point the new Safeguarding Youth Training will be required.
Scouting America's proactive approach to youth safety underscores its dedication to providing a secure and enriching environment where young people can learn, grow, and thrive. The launch of this enhanced Safeguarding Youth Training demonstrates a continuous effort to adapt and improve safety measures, ensuring the well-being of all Scouts remains the top priority.
To take SYT, log into www.my.scouting.org and hit the Safeguarding Youth button on the home page.