Join Scouting

Join Scouting

The Western Massachusetts Council of Boy Scouts has hundreds of scouting units serving every city and town in Western Massachusetts. 

Join more than 7,000 area young people experiencing the ADVENTURE and FUN of Scouts every year!

Parents & family members can have fun too by joining our over 2,000 local adult volunteers!

Make Scouts a family affair, and watch your kids GROW in knowledge, responsibility, self esteem, and character, all while having tons of FUN!
 
  • If your son is 7-10 years old or in Grades 1-5, he will join a Cub Scout pack (boys who have finished Kindergarten can join in June as Tiger Cubs);
  • If your son is 11-17 years old, he may join a Boy Scout troop;
  • If you son or daughter is at least 14-20, he or she may join a Venturing crew.

Complete and submit the following form:

Fields marked by an asterisk * are required.
Your Name: *
Address:
City, State, Zip: ,
Phone: *
Best time to call:
E-mail:

Children's first name,
grade, and school :
Familiar with Scouts? Yes
 

Or, contact us directly at 1-800-649-1735

Chapweq District (Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, & West Springfield)
Email Sean.Farnam@Scouting.org or use phone Ext. 7032

Gen. Knox District (the rest of Hampden County except Hill Towns)
Email Fritz.Schmidt@Scouting.org or use phone Ext. 7031

Metacomet District (Hampshire & Franklin County)
Email Steven Roberts gtcscouting@aol.com or use phone Ext. 7014

Appalachian Trail District (Berkshire County & Hill Towns)
Email Hunter.McCormick@Scouting.org or use phone Ext. 7033

Director of Operations & Membership Recruitment
Email Bob.D'Avignon@Scouting.org or use phone Ext. 7034

Or, to find an appropriate scout unit for your child:

  1. Visit https://beascout.scouting.org/ 
  2. Select the appropriate tab for your child
  3. Enter your zip code
  4. Select one of the units from the list ("Show Unit")
  5. Click on the Contact link (usually says "234 - Western Massachusetts Council")
  6. Complete the Inquiry Form. Please leave a note about the best time to call in the "Questions and Comments" part of the form.
  7. Someone from the Council office or local unit will contact you to discuss scouting and setup an introductory meeting.