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The annual Scouting membership fee is $115.

Your unit may charge an additional annual or monthly fee to help cover awards, books, training materials, and other unit costs. The additional two dollars above the national fee provides accident and sickness insurance for your Scout.

Expect to pay roughly $100 for a full new Cub Scout uniform and about $130 to $150 for a Scout BSA or Venturer uniform. Obviously, as your Scouts grow, they’ll need larger pants and shirts, but other uniform elements, like neckerchiefs and belts, can be kept. You can also look for a used uniform in a variety of places.

Sending a Scout to summer camp costs about $400 for the week, including food. There are additional fees for certain activities to cover supplies and other expenses. These range from $10 to $40. Most other camps and activities hosted by the council cost substantially less. Winter Camp, for example, is around $200 per Scout. The council’s Spring Family Camp for Cub Scouts is around $40.

High Adventure, camping and other activities outside the council may be more costly. Attending the 10-day National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia, for example, costs roughly $2,000 per Scout, including travel.

All Scouts are encouraged to fund their activities through Camp Card and Popcorn sales.