Scouting in America is a bargain for families.  It costs a family $15 a year to register with the Boy Scouts of America.  Those funds go directly to the national council, to underwrite the costs for developing the programs the youth enjoy.

Most of our packs, troops, and other units have fund-raisers throughout the year, so that the youth are taught the value of "A Scout is Thrifty" and he learns to pay his own way to campouts, service projects, etc.

So, where does the money come from to pay for the services provided by the local Santa Clara County Council?  How does the Council raise $2.8 million to run the camps, operate the service center so the Scouts can purchase uniforms and the leaders receive literature and guidance?

The answer is from many sources, like special events, revenue from camps and activities, etc.  The largest source, however, is our Friends of Scouting campaign, whereby individuals, foundations, or companies make a direct donation to the Council.

You can be a Friend of Scouting contributor simply by sending your most generous check to the service center.  Make your check payable to SCCC-BSA and mail or bring it to 970 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA  95126.  Be sure to include a note if the donation should be credited to a particular pack or troop or district.

Or, you can use our on-line donation program here and make your contribution.  A small convenience fee (the same we pay the bank when we run a credit card) will be added to your on-line donation.