Application and Fees

When compared to the cost of sports and many other youth activities, there is no doubt that Scouting delivers great value to its members! 

BSA National Registration

The first step is to complete the online application via this link (or by scanning our QR Code). The current BSA membership fee is $110/year. If your child is new to the BSA, there is a one-time $25 new-member registration fee for a total of $135 for your scout's first year. 

Scan this code with your Android or iOS camera app to view our online application.

After you've submitted your BSA application above, don't forget to get a uniform for your scout(s)!

Scout's Life Magazine

If your scout enjoys reading about new and interesting topics and loves jokes: don't forget a Scout's Life subscription! Each issue is only ~$1 and is billed annually at $15. The form (if printed out) and payment should be submitted to the Mobile Council of Boy Scouts of America (2587 Government Blvd., Mobile, AL).

Dues

In Pack 271, we don't require dues. Instead, we allow the scouts to sell popcorn at the beginning of the scouting year (September through November) to cover the various events and awards your scout will participate in and receive with the pack. 

This is also the primary funding method for our den activities. If you and your scout decide to opt out of fundraising with popcorn, the pack offers a "buy-out" option that can be made during that same period.

A few of our activities throughout the year will have separate fees. Since the events vary year to year and can be hosted by either the council or our pack/dens, the prices do vary each year. You will be notified of those as far in advance of the event as possible by an email via Scoutbook.com where we track all events and advancements.

Scouting is for Everyone

Some of these costs may be offset by unit fundraising and other available scholarship funds. If finances are preventing your scout from participating in scouting as much as you and they would like, please let your Den Leader or our Cub Master know. We will do our best to find a way to help your scout continue their adventures!