How to Renew Your Scout’s Membership

Scouting America now renews youth memberships on a 12-month individual basis. Follow these steps to renew your Scout online through my.Scouting.org.

Step 1: Log in to my.Scouting

Visit my.Scouting.org and log in using your parent account credentials.

If you’ve never logged in before, you’ll need your Scout’s Member ID. This ID can be found:

  • In renewal reminder emails

  • From your unit leader or committee chair

  • Within your Scout’s profile in my.Scouting

If a different parent or guardian originally registered the Scout, they may need to log in to complete the renewal. Accounts are not automatically linked between household members. Also, a connection in Scoutbook (Classic) does not mean the same connection exists in my.Scouting.

Step 2: Click the Red Notification Icon

Once logged in, look at the upper right corner of the page and click on the red notification bell. A message will appear letting you know that your Scout’s registration is expiring soon.

Click the link to begin the renewal.

my.scouting renewal notification

Step 3: Select the Youth to Renew

You will see a list of youth connected to your account whose registrations are eligible for renewal. Click “Start Renewal” for the Scout you’d like to renew. Renewals must be completed one at a time for each Scout.

List of eligible youth to renew in my.scouting

If your youth is not planning to continue on their Scouting journey, select “opt out of Auto Renewal.” This will stop any renewal reminder emails from going to the parent/guardian. If opt out is selected in error, you must contact the Golden Gate Area Council at [email protected] or (925) 674-6100 to have it corrected.

Step 4: Review and Accept Terms

  • Confirm the positions and unit listed for your Scout.

  • Click “Go to Payment.”

  • Read and electronically sign the Terms and Conditions by typing your name.

Then, click “Go to Checkout Summary.”

my.scouting go to payment for youth
my.scouting renewal terms of service

Step 5: Choose a Payment Method

You will now see a summary of charges.

  • Scout Life magazine is selected by default. If you do not wish to receive it, uncheck the box.

  • Enter your payment details and click “Place Order.”

  • If you prefer to pay at your council office, click “Print for Manual Pay” instead. This will generate a PDF you can take to the office with your payment.

You may also choose to securely save your payment information for next year’s renewal.

my.scouting payment details

Step 6: Repeat for Each Youth

Repeat this process for each Scout in your household who is eligible for renewal.

Additional Help and Resources

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