How to join us

Joining us couldn't be simpler and there are two ways to do it. Just email BPSA and we'll let you know the location of your nearest group or alternatively, help you start a group in your area.

Starting a new Group or Patrol

If there is no Scouting Group near you then why not gather a group of friends around you and start playing the game of Scouting. We can tell you how to do it.

Ideally gather a group of 4 to 6 friends friends, boys or girls with the assistance of a parent, and decide that you want to become BPSA Explorers. You do not need to have 24 Explorers or a headquarters to meet in. Many countries of the world have single Patrols or Sixes meeting as Explorers or Timber Wolves.

We have 5 different sections for Scouting depending upon your age group. First, you should read about our programs, and choose the one which is appropriate to your age group.

For more information on what each Section is about, and what they do, please check out the following webpage at: Section Information

Now you have learnt about the different Sections BPSA offers, you now need to be sure that Traditional Scouting is indeed for you. If you think you would like to join us, and start a new Group, Patrol or Six, email us for more information.

What's the cost?

The BPSA Associations across Canada, strongly believe that the cost of Scouting should be as low as possible. We believe that Scouting should be for everyone.

Our annual registration cost (2011), per person, is $40.00. That cost is the same across the country regardless of which BPSA Provincial association you join.

The BPSA keeps its costs down to the bare bones by being 100% volunteer.  Our uniforms and badges are sold at cost with no mark-up.

Already a Scout Group with another organisation?

First of all the BPSA is not seeking to expand its organisation by taking groups from any other organisation. Each organisation has its own merits and styles. The BPSA follow the original teachings of Baden Powell and his love for the great outdoors.