Help us reach all of our Council’s communities to ensure that any at-risk, disadvantaged, or underserved young person who wants to participate in Scouting will have the opportunity to do so regardless of socioeconomic standing, ethnicity, or identity. Scouting is for Everyone!
Breaking Down Social and Economic Barriers to Offer Scouting to All Youth
Inclusion is more than a goal—it’s a promise. The Scouting Is for Everyone! Fund helps deliver on that promise by removing financial barriers and ensuring every youth, regardless of background, can participate in Scouting. Registration fees, uniforms, and gear should never stand between a young person and their potential.
Scouting has the power to transform lives, but too often, underserved youth are left out of that opportunity. This fund ensures that every child has a seat at the campfire, a patrol to call home, and the chance to learn by doing. Equity in access builds equity in outcomes.
By strengthening access for all, this fund also enriches our entire movement. A diverse troop is a strong troop—full of varied perspectives, stories, and strengths. Supporting this fund means investing in a Scouting culture that reflects and uplifts the world around us.
“Scouting gave my child a place to belong—and that made all the difference. No one should miss out because of cost.”
—Parent of a First-Year Scout
“Scouting is so amazing because it brings people from a variety of backgrounds and interests together to do the things they enjoy.”
—A Venturer
“Scouting gives a confidence and camaraderie that is hard to find in modern life.”
— Bear Grylls
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