Membership

Join Scouting in the Far East Council

Spanning the Indo-Pacific, across Asia and Oceania, the Far East Council welcomes youth and adults who are brand-new to Scouting, as well as families transferring in from another council. Pick your path below to get started.

New to Scouting

First time registering as a youth participant or adult volunteer? Start here for step-by-step instructions.

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Transferring from another council

Already registered with Scouting elsewhere and moving to the Indo-Pacific? Bring your record with you in minutes.

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→ Browse units in the council

How to Join: New Youth and Adults

Four steps get you fully registered: choose your entry point, find a unit, pay your fees, and complete required training

1. Choose Your Entry Point

- Pick whichever applies to you, only one path below is required.

Youth Participants

All ages, Kindergarten–20

Find a unit you want to join and fill out the online application — using the link on the unit's page, or the one your unit leader sends you (recommended).

Learn about the programs we offer:

Find a unit in your area →

Adults with a U.S. Social Security#

Adult volunteers

Find a unit and complete the same online application. Registering as a Merit Badge Counselor too? Also submit the counselor form to the registrar at the email below.

Find a unit in your area →

Merit Badge Counselor form →

Email fec.registrar@scouting.org →

Adults without a U.S. Social Security#

Paper application required

Complete the Adult Leader Application by hand. Make sure every section is filled out and signed, including the disclosure page. Then send to the registrar at the email below.

Adult Leader Application (PDF) →

Merit Badge Counselor form (if applicable) →

Email fec.registrar@scouting.org →

2. Pay your fees

Online applications let you pay directly. Using a paper form? We recommend the unit collect payment so your record stays in sync.

Individual Membership Fees

Youth

Kindergarten through age 20

Children of Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard are eligible for a Military Family Fee Waiver when registering online or via email

Registered adult volunteers

Unit & non-unit positions. You can still be a Merit Badge Counselor at no added cost

*Note you must complete Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) to complete your registration

Merit Badge Counselors only

For those not registered in another adult position

$135 / year

National Fee of $85/year + Council Fee of $50/year

$115 / year

National Fee of $65/year + Council Fee of $50/year

$25 / year

National Fee of $25/year. There is no Council Fee for those registered only a Merit Badge Counselor

Optional

Scouting Magazine (Add an additional $39/year for international addresses) $15 / year

3. Complete required training

Every adult leader needs two trainings on file before registration is complete

Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT)

Required for all adult leaders. The council requires SYT to stay current through the end of your registration period.

Take SYT online →

Council SYT requirements →

Hazardous Weather Training

Required for all direct-contact leaders. Must be renewed every two years to stay current.

Take training at training.scouting.org →

Review the national Barriers to Abuse before your first unit meeting.

To best serve our youth, we offer training that can help you learn more about Scouting here (including how to best serve in your position).

4. Gear Up

Once you're registered, get everything you need for your first meeting.

Council Scout Shop

Ask your unit leader for the shop password to order uniforms and gear.

Visit the Scout Shop

Transferring From Another Council

Already a registered Scouting America member elsewhere? Choose whichever option is easiest for you, only one is required.

Easiest for most families

Transfer online

Find the online application for the unit you want to join, sign in to my.scouting.org with your existing credentials, and follow the on-screen instructions.