New Family Registration

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE CUB SCOUTS!

Before registering with our Pack, please feel free to attend a Pack meeting and couple activities to make sure scouting is right for you and your child. Once you’re ready to join, please complete the registration process for your child and at least one parent or guardian. There are several steps, and this document will guide you through the process. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the registration coordinator for assistance. We’re more than happy to help!

Here's an overview of the steps

1. Complete and submit the registration form for our Pack

2. Submit payment for the Pack fee

3. Register online through scouting.org using the Anza Pack 996 link (included below)

4. Submit payment for Council and National fees

5. Complete the online Youth Protection Training (YPT)

6. Complete California’s AB-506 requirement

STEP 1 - Complete and submit the registration form for our Pack

This is a contact and information form for our internal use only.  Registration must also be completed through the scouting.org website.

• Complete the online form: Anza Pack 996 Registration 2024-2025.

STEP 2 - Submit payment for the Pack fee

The Pack fee for the 2024-2025 year is $85. Payment can be made by…

• Online Zelle payment to anzapack996@gmail.com

• Check payable to “Pack 996”. Checks can be brought to the next Pack or Den meeting.

STEP 3 - Register online through scouting.org using the Anza Pack 996 link

This step allows you to officially join the Cub Scouts organization, which in turn completes your joining of our Pack.

• Each child and at least one parent or guardian must register.

• Only registered adults can attend overnight events (Rocket Camp, etc.).

• All registered adults are considered “volunteers” as Cub Scouts is a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization.

• Use the following link to go to the Pack 996 page on scouting.org

Cub Scouts Anza Pack 996 Registration Link

• You can also find our Pack using a zip code search.

• If you have issues with the online registration process, this document may be helpful

Guide to My Scouting Sign-Up

STEP 4 - Submit payment for Council and National fees

The final step of registering online through scouting.org is to submit payment for both the Greater Los Angeles Area Council (GLAAC) as well as the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) national fee. Both fees are paid online through a single payment.  The fees for 2024-2025 are...

$170 total for each Cub Scout

• National Fees: $85

• Council Fees: $85

$100 total for each Parent

• National Fees: $65

• Council Fees: $35

Before continuing, please read this note about Youth Protection and Mandated Reporter Training requirements

Both the Cub Scouts organization and the State of California treat children’s safety very seriously. As a result, every registered adult must complete these steps to make sure we’re keeping our kids safe.

At least one parent or guardian must register and complete both steps 5 and 6. Only registered adults can attend overnight events (Rocket Camp, etc.). In total, these two requirements will take up to a couple of hours.

STEP 5 - Complete the online Youth Protection Training (YPT)

The YPT is a BSA-specific training to help create the safest and most secure environment possible for our Scouts.

• Once you have created and logged into your profile on my.scouting.org, from the top left corner of your page, click Menu then My Dashboard from the menu list. The My Training page will have a link to take the YPT course.

• Once completed, your training will automatically be updated in the system and associated with your Member ID.

• If you would like to attend an overnight event and your completion of YPT is too recent to be reflected in the system, you can print your YPT certificate and submit it to a member of the Pack leadership committee before the event.

STEP 6 - Complete California’s Mandated Reporter Training (AB-506)

In 2022, the State of California passed Assembly Bill 506 that requires volunteers of a youth service organization to complete child abuse and neglect reporting training as well as a background check. The Boy Scouts of America organization, which runs Cub Scouts, considers every registered adult as a volunteer, thus requiring completion of the AB-506 requirement.

Navigate to all parts of the AB-506 requirement through this GLAAC link.

californiascouting.org/glaac

• California Mandated Reporter Training

  • The GLAAC link contains another link to take you to the California Mandated Reporter Training website. Complete the “Volunteer” training there.

  • You will need to complete the training, take the exam, and purchase the certificate at the end.

  • Be sure to save the completion certificate at the end of the training.

  • Once completed, go back to the GLAAC link to submit your information and upload your training certificate.

  • If you’ve previously completed a more comprehensive version of the training (e.g. School Personnel), you do not need to take the Volunteer version; simply upload your current certificate instead.

  • Also send a copy of your training certificate to registration@anzapack996.org for our records.

• Background Consent Form

  • From the GLAAC link, download and complete the Background Consent Form.

  • Upload the completed form.

• Live Scan Background Check

  • The GLAAC link provides both a "no paperwork" and a "Live Scan Form" option for completing the background check.

  • Both options require fingerprinting and background check fees as well as a visit to a Live Scan service provider.

  • If choosing the "Live Scan Form" option, make sure to bring your completed Live Scan Request Form to your appointment.

  • Fees may vary depending on which service provider you choose.

  • The GLAAC links provide a list of Live Scan service providers in the area.  Choose one convenient for you and make an appointment.

  • The Live Scan completion should be uploaded once your background check is completed. You don’t need to submit completion through the GLAAC link.

  • We recommend you save your receipt in case your fingerprints are not legible. Your service provider should retake them at no additional charge.

  • Please send an email titled “AB-506 Completed” to registration@anzapack996.org when you’ve completed all three steps.

Thank you for your diligence in completing the registration process! We’re looking forward to a great year with you and our Cub Scouts!