 Unlike the BSA 's Learning for Life , membership in the traditional BSA programs is more restricted and controversial . Girls may not join Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting , but may join Venturing and Sea Scouting ; women can be adult volunteers in all programs . Today , the BSA does not prohibit gay and lesbian adults or youth from participation . The BSA does prohibit members who are atheist and agnostic based on its " Duty to God " principle . 
