Membership

How to Join (for NEW Youth and Adults to Scouting)

• 1. All Youth: Find a unit you want to join in your area and fill out the online application using the link on the page or provided by the unit (recommended) (Go to Step 4)

OR

• 2. Adults (with a US Social Security Number): Find a unit you want to join in your area and fill out the online application using the link on the page or provided by the unit (recommended)AND IF registering as a Merit Badge Counselor (adults over 18 only) fill out this form and send it to registrar@fareastcouncil.org.  (Go to Step 4)

OR

• 3. Adults (without a US Social Security Number): Fill out the 📝Adult Leader Application Form AND IF registering as a Merit Badge Counselor (adults over 18 only) and send it to registrar@fareastcouncil.org. (Reminder: make sure all parts of applications are filled out and signed, including the disclosure page) (Go to Step 4)

AND

• 4. FEES: You can pay directly if using the online application, but if using a paper form, we recommend units pay so information is synced. You can find registration fees below:

     1. 1. 💵If you are joining a unit that is DOD (US Military) Affiliated in Korea, Japan, or Okinawa

        2. 💵For all others that are joining, click here

  5. Adult Leaders will also need to take 🎓Youth Protection Training Online (outside link); please note that the Far East Council requires YPT to be current through the end of an individual's registration before registering adult leaders.  Please note the following Barriers to Abuse.  In addition to YPT, Hazardous Weather Training is required for all direct contact leaders in a unit. This can be completed online at 🎓training.scouting.org.

  6. Everyone Should Check out the 🛍️Council Scout Shop for everything you need. Get the password to order Scout Gear from your unit leader.

Transfer into the Far East Council from another Council

• 1. Find the 📝online application link for the unit you want to join (and sign into my.scouting.org with the same credentials from your old council) and follow the onscreen instructions. 

OR

• 2. If you run into issues, fill out the 📝Member Transfer Form found on the National BSA Site and turn the completed form in to the Council Registrar. 

AND

• 3. Check out the 🛍️Council Scout Shop for everything you need. Get the password to order Scout Gear from your unit leader.