How to Find Information on the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts in Florida

If your child is interested in becoming a Boy Scout or Girl Scout in Florida, This article will offer some helpful information and links.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Access to the Internet

1. Find a local troop.
   Both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts offer regional leadership for various parts of Florida. These regional councils oversee the local troops, leaders and scouts within their area. To find your local council, use the links provided below.

2. Plan a visit with a local troop.
   When you identify some troops in your area, contact the Scoutmaster or Leader to schedule a visit during an upcoming meeting. This is a great way to learn more about the organization and the people involved.

3. Attend a Scout event.
   Check out an upcoming car wash, cookie sale or other event planned by your local troop. You will get to see the scouts in action and learn more about them.

4. Utilize the Internet.
   In addition to the official scout websites, there are various other great resources for scouting information. Check out some of the links below for more help.

Tips & Warnings

• Check with your church to see if they sponsor a troop for your area.
• Be sure to ask about the objectives of the troop you are interested in joining. Some are mostly interested in outdoor activities, while others may me more interested in merit badges or rank advancement.

Resources

• Boy Scouts of America
• Girl Scouts of the USA
• Boy's Life Magazine
• Florida Scouting