If organizing recreational activities for children interests you, consider being a BSA leader!

Scout leaders across America provide leadership skills for children that are enrolled in the Boy Scouts of America. These tireless individuals are faced with the same family and time constraints any other productive person is faced with, yet they somehow find a way to keep it all together and do it for the good of their children and yours.

Scout leaders providing leadership skills for kids in Jersey Shore Scouting serve a variety of functions. Some examples include assembling strong committees made up of talented individuals, planning New Jersey shore events, overseeing venturing crew activities and organizing webelos meeting activities. We also call upon our leaders to instill Scout spirit, conduct Scoutmaster conferences, and most importantly, develop scouts into leaders that eventually become responsible, committed and successful adults.

Entry-level scout leaders are required to take 13-20 hours of Cub Scout leader training the first year. They must also attend roundtable meetings each month to learn what it takes to implement a variety of programs and teen leadership building activitiesthat meets the needs and interests of individual boys. For more information on required online classes, please visit the BSA Online Learning Center.

Scout leaders from all walks of life form the backbone of scouting. They serve as mentors and role models as well as leaders.

Want info on how to join...
Go to BEASCOUT.org

Click here for more information or call 732-349-1037 or 609-272-6820.

Leader Resources

New Tour Permit Now Available On Line through My BSA
All registered unit leaders will have access to Tour Permits from MyScouting, accessed on www.scouting.org. Councils will approve or return the permit applications using MyBSA.

New Fiscal Policies & Procedures for BSA Units-click here for pdf file

New 2009 Health Forms - click here for pdf file

Internet Advancements
Internet Rechartering
Report Child Abuse

Guide to Safe Scouting

Youth Protection - Make sure your unit is current.
Guide to Safe Scouting - View the current issue from National.
Climb on Safely - Make sure your leaders are properly trained.
Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities
Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat Now Online