Becoming a Boy Scout just got a lot more expensive.
NEW YORK — Facing a potentially ruinous wave of new sex-abuse lawsuits, the Boy Scouts of America is increasing its annual youth membership fee by more than 80%.
As part of that process, the Scouts said they are consolidating their departments and recently eliminated more than 35 positions at its National Service Center. In addition to insurance, the BSA said, membership fees cover other “essential services” such as background checks for adult leaders, program development and updated youth protection and safety training.
“While most extracurricular activities are seasonal, Scouting is a year-round program that remains one of the most valuable investments we can make to support young men and women,” the BSA announcement said. Jason Krut, who is active with a Pittsburgh-area Cub Scout pack, called the increase “unconscionable.”
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