It might be the most important patch in Scouting, and for the next four months, it’s free for anyone who completes five simple steps.
Scouting America’s Recruiter Strip can be earned by any youth member who recruits a friend into Scouting. When you consider that every Scout surely knows at least one person who’d love to do all the fun things Scouts get to do, it seems a no-brainer that Scouts should pursue the Recruiter Strip with the same passion they’d pursue any other achievement in Scouting.
How to get a free Recruiter Strip
Scouting America Outfitters is offering a free Recruiter Strip through Dec. 31, 2025. Here’s how your Scout can earn it.
- Talk to a friend about what you love about Scouting.
What’s great about Scouting is that it offers something for everyone. If a young person is interested in earning achievements and patches and rank advancement and everything that comes with those things, they can do that. If a young person is more interested in camping and fishing and spending time outdoors with friends, they can do that too.
The first step to recruiting a friend begins with a simple conversation: “Here’s why I love Scouting. What do you think?” - Invite them to a meeting or other Scout activity.
Scouts participate in activities such as swimming, fishing, hiking and service projects. Invite the friend to something they’d enjoy! - Help them see what makes it awesome — fun, friendship and real adventure.
Don’t leave the friend alone at the end. Instead, serve as their buddy to make sure they get a true taste of what Scouting is all about. - Help your friend sign up for Scouting.
Your Cubmaster, Scoutmaster or other adult volunteer can provide guidance on the best way for your friend to officially join Scouting. Once they sign up, the Scout has officially qualified for the patch! But there’s one more step … - Fill out the information on page 2 of this form and bring it to your nearest Scout Shop to receive your free Recruiter Strip.
What other deals are available at Scout Shop?
For a limited time only, Scout Shop is offering a deal that allows shoppers to get 10% off matching uniform bottoms for anyone who purchases a uniform top. The Scout Shop website offers a great way for Scouts and families to shop by the program in which they’re enrolled.
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