Membership

Scouting America provides an online process for member and unit renewals. Below are several resources to help ensure a smooth and efficient renewal experience. All units and members currently registered with Scouting America must complete this process annually.

Need Help? Most questions about renewal can be answered by your District Executive.

Unit Renewal Steps

  • 1 Login
    At My.Scouting.org and go to Organization Manager (Unit Leader, committee chair, chartered organization representative, or designee have access).
  • 2 Click On “Unit Renewal” on the menu
  • 3 Validate Information
  • 4 Review Information
    Make any necessary changes.
  • 5 Enter your name in the signature field
  • 6 Pay and Submit

The annual charter agreement is mandatory and must be obtained outside of the electronic process. After completing the updated charter agreement, please file it in the unit’s records at the council office.

Individual Renewal Steps

  • 1 Login
    At My.Scouting.org
  • 2 Select the Notice Icon
    Found in the top right corner
  • 3 Select pop up option
    “Registration for John Doe is expiring soon, click here to renew.”
  • 4 Review Information
    Select “Go To Payment”
  • 5 Agree to the Terms & Conditions
  • 6 Confirm / Edit Scout Life subscription
  • 7 Enter / Confirm Credit Card info
  • 8 Select "Place Order"
  • 9 Select "Complete Registration"
Unit Renewal Resources
Individaul Renewal Resources
Parent Renewal of a Youth Resources

Renewal Reminders July, 2025

Program Fees August 1st, 2025

The Golden Gate Area Council youth and adult registration fee structure is:
  • $156 for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing or Sea Scouts participants ($85 National Fee + $71 Local Council Fee)
  • $111 for all Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing or Sea Scouts, District or Council adult volunteers ($65 National Fee + $46 Local Council Fee)
  • $50 for Exploring Post or Club participants and adult volunteers ($50 National Fee)
  • $25 for Merit Badge Counselors  ($25.00 National Fee + $0 Local Council Fee)  (fee applies only for Merit Badge Counselors not already registered as leaders)
  • $15 for Scout Life magazine subscription (Optional)
2025 Membership Fees
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scouting.org Resources
Membership Standards