Member Benefits
Your annual Narragansett Council membership comes with free camping,discounts on camps and programs,and a dedicated staff ready to support your family or unit.
How membership works
Find a group near you
Scouting happens in local groups — a packfor Cub Scouts (grades K–5) or a troopfor Scouts BSA (ages 11–17).
Register and pay annually
Sign up online through your group. Membership renews each year,and financial help is available if cost is a concern.
Start using your benefits
Book camping for your unit,sign up for events,and reach out to council staff whenever you need help.
What your membership includes
We’ve grouped benefits by what they help you do. Tags show who each one is mainly for.
Camp and explore outdoors
The council runs six camps across the region for members to use.
- Free tent camping for units EveryonePitch a tent at no cost at Camp Yawgoog,Camp Norse,Buck Hill,Camp Champlin and Aquapaug.Reserve a campsite
- Lower prices on cabins and rentals EveryoneDiscounts on cabins and other rentals at Yawgoog,Norse,Champlin,Buck Hill,Sandsland (on Block Island) and Aquapaug.Browse camp rentals
- Discounted summer camp ScoutsMembers pay less for summer camp,including Cub Scout Day Camp.Learn about Day Camp
Save money
Scouting should be open to every family. These benefits keep costs down.
- Financial assistance FamiliesHelp paying for summer camp,yearly membership fees and uniforms.Apply for financial assistance
- Event and activity discounts ScoutsLower prices on Merit Badge College (a day of earning skill badges),camporees (weekend campouts with many groups) and all council programs.View the council calendar
Events and leadership growth
Plenty to do all year,plus training that builds confident young leaders.
- About 200 events a year EveryoneThe council plans and runs Scouting events throughout the year — from Pinewood Derby races to winter campouts.See upcoming events
- Youth leadership training TeensNational Youth Leader Training (NYLT) is a week-long course that teaches teens teamwork,communication and how to lead others.Learn about NYLT
- Eagle Scout support TeensEagle is Scouting’s highest rank. The council reviews applications and coordinates each Scout’s final steps.Eagle Scout information
Support and peace of mind
Real people and real protections behind every Scout and volunteer.
- Accident and sickness insurance EveryoneCoverage for Scouts and leaders during official Scouting activities.Program resources
- Staff who help you succeed LeadersDistrict executives (staff assigned to your area),customer service,and camp and program staff are here to answer questions.Meet our staff
- Recruiting tools LeadersBorrow the Mobile Base Camp and parade supplies to help your group welcome new families.Sign up for a Scouting event
Scouting words you’ll hear
Scouting has its own vocabulary. Tap a word to see what it means.
Council
The regional organization that runs camps,events and support for every local group in its area. Ours is the Narragansett Council.
District
A smaller area within the council. Each district has a staff member,the district executive,who supports local groups.
Unit,pack or troop
Your local Scouting group. Cub Scouts meet in packs;Scouts BSA meet in troops. “Unit”is the general term for both.
Cub Scouts vs. Scouts BSA
Cub Scouts is for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. Scouts BSA is for youth ages 11 to 17.
Venturing
An outdoor adventure program for young men and women ages 14 to 20 (or 13 and finished with 8th grade). Venturers meet in groups called crews and plan activities like backpacking,climbing and service projects.
Merit badge
An award a Scout earns by learning a skill or subject,like first aid,cooking or robotics.
Camporee
A weekend camping event where many troops gather for competitions and activities.
Eagle Scout
The highest rank in Scouts BSA,earned by completing badges,leadership roles and a community service project.
Sea Scouts
A program for young men and women ages 14 to 20 (or 13 and finished with 8th grade) focused on boating,sailing and water skills. Sea Scouts meet in groups called ships.
Camp Yawgoog
The council’s largest camp,in Rockville,RI,home to summer camp for Scouts BSA for over a century.
Ready for an Unforgettable Summer?
Don’t miss out on the thrill of archery,swimming,and STEM adventures. Whether you are joining us for one week or the full summer,your journey starts here.
