Recruiting older youth is about a lot more than just transitioning Webelos from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts/Scouts BSA. The main ingredients for successful recruiting are:
- An annual program that includes exciting activities and year round recruiting focus
- A year round recruiting plan
- Well organized recruiting events
The resources below will help you with planning, give you recruiting ideas, and provide plans for running troop and school recruiting events.
BSA Troop Leader Resources-Boy Scout Recruiting
UoS – How to Recruit and Retain Boy Scouts