Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

Religous Relationships Committee

Chaplains and Chaplain Aides

In the Boy Scouts of America, Chaplains are always adults. Normally, Chaplains are clergy. Some faith groups do not have identified “clergy,” and in those cases, the faith group may identify certain people to be B.S.A. Chaplains. Chaplains are to register as adult leaders, most often as “Committee Members.” They are to follow all B.S.A. guidelines for leadership, especially youth protection guidelines.

Chaplain Aides are Scouts. The position of Chaplain Aide is one of the recognized leadership positions within a Scout unit, and service as a Chaplain Aide meets the “leadership” requirement for Scout advancement.

Here are two links that further describe Chaplains and Chaplian Aides:

Roles of Chaplain and Chaplain Aide

Chaplain and Chaplain Aide Handbook

Unofficial Chaplain Resources (worth a look)

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