Registration

New scouts need to complete steps 1 and 2. Continuing, non-transferring scouts only need to complete step 2.

1. BSA Youth Application (NEW SCOUTS)

BSA registration is available all year long. Please CLICK HERE to register for 2024-2025. Boy Scouts of America (BSA) application is required for NEW or TRANSFERRING scouts. BSA will charge $165. Once submitted and approved, your scout will receive their BSA ID. Please verify that your application is associated with "Pack 0976 Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church" membership. This is a critical step in starting your journey with Scouting! Once you register with BSA, please click on the link in the section below to register with the Pack. For returning Scouts, BSA will send an email with a reminder about the annual $165 fee on the date of your membership renewal.

2. Pack 976 Registration (ALL SCOUTS)

Pack registration is available all year long. Please CLICK HERE to register for 2026-2027. Our annual Pack activity fees are $110; we try to offer discounts for participating in fundraising. Financial assistance is available, if needed. Please note that all scouts (both new and returning) must be registered with our Pack.

3. Next Steps

a. After registering, our Pack Committee Chair or Cubmaster will reach out to you and connect you with your Scout's den leader. 

b. Please create an account on Scoutbook to access our Pack and Den calendars, as well as to see advancement information. The advancement requirements for each Den may be found under the Dens menu above. 

c. Cub Scout uniforms may be purchased online at ScoutShop.org or in person at the Northern Virginia Scout Shop (Springfield, VA), at Casual Adventure (Arlington, VA), or at the National Capital Scout Shop (Bethesda, MD). The Scout Shop provides sewing and patch placement services for a small fee. 

Pack 976 recommends purchasing a uniform shirt, hat, and a neckerchief with slide. The Scout Shop sells uniform shorts/pants and belts, but other navy shorts or pants may be used as well.

4. Payments

Payments to Pack 976 may be made via check to our Treasurer or online using this link to our Paypal Account.