Greater Los Angeles Scouting
Scouting is for family, fun, friends, and a lifetime of adventure! It’s the place where young people can grow to become their very best future selves. Our Scouting programs are designed to give kids and young adults the skills they need to unlock their full potential and live life outside! To find what program will be best for your youth please explore the below.
Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts is a year-round program where boys and girls are introduced to the basic tenets of Scouting. As a Cub Scout, you’ll earn awards and patches for everything from pitching a tent to paddling a canoe to operating a computer to building and racing wood cars.
You’ll camp, hike, make friends, and learn knots. You’ll go on field trips to police and fire stations, volunteer at local food banks, and learn about the importance of community service. Along the way, you’ll build confidence, discipline, leadership skills, and great friendships.
Cub Scout Packs are located all throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area, with some communities having several options. These packs are made up of dens that participate in events such as banquets, fairs, campouts, and, of course, Pinewood Derby races. Parents, friends, and leaders play active roles in the program as they encourage boys and girls to live the Cub Scout motto: “Do Your Best.” It truly is a family affair.
We invite any young girl or boy between the ages of 5 and 10 who is interested in having fun while learning valuable skills for the outdoors, school, sports, and life to attend a local den meeting.
Find a Pack near you and learn how you can join the Cub Scouts!
Scouts BSA
Scouting is an adventure that prepares young people for life, developing character, citizenship, and essential outdoor skills. Plus, as a Scout, you’ll likely catch more fish, build more campfires, climb more mountains, and hike more trails than most youth your age.
As a Scout, you’ll work your way through the Scout Handbook, attend meetings with your friends, and go on memorable adventures—like beach camping, multiday backpacking trips, and high-adventure challenges. You’ll also experience the importance and personal satisfaction of serving your community, whether it’s through volunteering at local food banks or helping maintain trails in our nearby mountains.
This program is open to boys and girls ages 11 to 17 who are ready to explore the outdoors, build leadership skills, and push their limits in a supportive, values-based environment.
Greater LA Scouting offers a wide variety of Scout troops across the region. These troops host exciting activities such as campouts, outdoor treks, and service projects throughout the year. Parents, friends, and leaders play active roles in the program as they help youth gain confidence and achieve their goals—one badge, one adventure at a time.
Learn more about Troops in your area using the link below:
High Adventure Programs - Venturing & Sea Scouts
For youth ages 14–20 (or 13 and completed the 8th grade), Venturing and Sea Scouting offer hands-on, high-adventure programs focused on leadership, teamwork, and outdoor fun. Both are inclusive Scouting America programs open to all ready to push limits, try new things, and grow through unforgettable experiences.
Venturing: Take Adventure to New Heights
Venturing lives up to its name by taking high adventure to the next level. Whether rappelling a cliff, kayaking at sunset, designing a robot, or exploring your faith, Venturing empowers you to lead your own path. It’s perfect for those who love exploring passions, building friendships, and discovering the world.
Venturers gain life skills and leadership experience that serve them well beyond Scouting—all while having a blast. From hiking and climbing to career exploration and community service, Venturers shape their own journey.
Sea Scouting: Chart Your Course on the Water
Sea Scouting is adventure on, in, and around the water. This maritime program builds character and citizenship through boating, water safety, seamanship, and service.
As a Sea Scout, you’ll learn leadership and nautical skills through sailing, navigation, engine maintenance, and rescue drills. You can earn certifications in SCUBA, boating safety, CPR, and more—advancing from Apprentice to the prestigious Quartermaster rank. Every skill builds confidence and capability.
Whether you’re drawn to mountains or sea, Venturing and Sea Scouting are your launchpads for life-changing experiences and lifelong friendships.
Find your crew or ship today—and let the adventure begin!
Exploring
Exploring serves as both a career-oriented and higher education initiative within Learning for Life’s comprehensive career education program. Specifically designed for young individuals aged 14 to 20 in the Greater Los Angeles Area, this program offers a dynamic platform for personal and professional development. Registered Explorers can remain active participants until they reach 21 years of age, after which they transition out of the youth segment of the Exploring Program.
The program builds strong partnerships with local community organizations, working together to establish Explorer Posts within these entities. These partnerships align organizational experts, available resources, and tailored program content with the diverse interests of youth throughout Greater Los Angeles.
Some of the exciting career fields explored include firefighting, law enforcement, and the medical field, along with other professions such as aviation, business, engineering, and more. Exploring gives young people hands-on experiences, real-world insight, and mentorship opportunities that can shape their future career paths.
Learn more about the Exploring Posts in your community by using the link below:
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