 Boy Scouting is the flagship program of the BSA for boys ages 11 to 18 . ( Boys who have achieved the Cub Scout Arrow of Light Award or have completed the 5th grade can join as young as 10 years old ) It uses outdoor activities such as camping , aquatics and hiking to achieve the aims of character , citizenship and personal fitness training.Varsity Scouting is a sub @-@ division of Boy Scouting available to boys ages 14 to 18 ; it adds a program of high adventure and sporting activities . 
