Can girls join boy scouts?

In the Boy Scouts, girls will once again have to fight for themselves in a male-dominated space, just like the rest of the world. They will be reduced to being the “girls in the boys’ troop,” rather than allowed the liberty of being whatever kind of girl—or boy, or gender-diverse person—they want. read more

The 107-year-old organization announced Wednesday that younger girls will be allowed to join Cub Scouts and that older girls will be eligible to earn the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. "The historic decision comes after years of receiving requests from families and girls," Boy Scouts of America said in a statement. read more

Girls can now join Boy Scouts and earn Eagle Scout rank The Boy Scouts of America will admit girls to become Cub Scouts. The organization will create another program that allows girls to rise to the rank of Eagle Scout. read more

The Boy Scouts say current youth participation is about 2.35 million, down from 2.6 million in 2013 and more than 4 million in peak years of the past. Earlier this year, the National Organization for Women urged the Boy Scouts to allow girls to join. read more