Online Registration

Scouting America offers an online application process for youth and adults that can be completed from start to finish without a single piece of paper changing hands. This allows prospective members and leaders to register and pay in a way that’s convenient for them, and it creates a more efficient and user-friendly registration experience for units.

Resources

Contact

Michael Cataldi – TRC Interim Registrar
Michael.Cataldi@Scouting.org

Joann Vallillo – SCC Registrar
Joann.Vallillo@Scouting.org

How to register

Key steps to register your child:
1. Visit your unit’s unique URL or scan their unique QR code to register You can alternatively visit www.beascout.org and
search for your local unit and click on “Apply Now” to register.
2. Indicate if they are current/former Scout. If current or former, you will be asked for some additional information to
pull in the data already on file
3. Provide the youth information
4. Provide the parent/guardian information
5. Agree to terms and conditions
6. Select if you want ScoutLife or not
7. Pay fees. Those who are currently registered and transferring from one unit to another will not pay an additional fee
Your child’s application is complete. Your leader will need to approve your child’s application at which point your child is
registered for Scouting.

Key steps to register as an adult volunteer
1. Visit your units unique URL or scan their unique QR code to register You can alternatively visit www.beascout.org and
search for your local unit and click on “Apply Now” to register.
2. You will be asked to provide some basic information including your social security number. Your SSN will not be visible
to other approving your application
3. Agree to the background check
4. Provide some background information
5. Agree to the terms and conditions
6. Provide payment information (in some units, the unit will reimburse these fees; check with your local leadership). At
this point your application is filled out, but cannot be processed without youth protection training.
7. Take youth protection online
8. Notify your unit’s Chartered Organization Representative so they know to go in and approve your application.

How to approve applications

Youth Application Approval Steps
The following individuals can approve youth applications. They must be registered in these positions to approve them:
‐ Chartered Organization Representative
‐ Committee Chair
‐ Cubmaster/Scoutmaster/Crew Advisor/Post Advisor

Approval online at https://my.scouting.org
1. Visit https://my.scouting.org and sign in
2. Click on “Menu,” then the appropriate unit, and then on “Application Manager.”
3. Click on the “Application Status” for each application needing approving.
4. Scroll to the bottom and click “Accept.” See bottom of this page for other options.*

Adult Application Approval Steps
The following individual can approve adult applications. They must be registered in this position to approve them:
‐ Chartered Organization Representative

Approval online at https://my.scouting.org
1. Visit https://my.scouting.org and sign in
2. Click on “Menu,” then the appropriate unit, and then on “Application Manager.”
3. Click on the “Application Status” for each application needing approved.
4. If the applicant answered “Yes” to any of the screening questions, you will need to review their responses,
acknowledge your review, and include a note after speaking with the applicant. If they answered “No” to all
questions, you will not see this and can proceed to step 5
5. You now can now click “Accept” on the application. See bottom of this page for other options.*


*Special notes on the other options available when it comes to approving an application:
Reassign –Available for both youth and adult applications. This option allows you to let the district and council Key 3
know that the application needs to be sent to another unit. You will be asked why. Click a response.
Return Application – Available for adult applications. This option allows you to send an application back to an adult
along with a note so they can provide additional information that you feel you need.
Do Not Accept – Available for both youth and adult applications. This option cancels and rejects an application
completely. Please contact the Twin Valley Council Scout Service Center to discuss why the application was rejected.