Managing Adults & Parents

Overview

Adults in Scout Manager include parents, guardians, leaders, committee members, and any other adult associated with your unit. Adults who need to log in must have an email address.

Required role: Administrator or Leader

Adding an Adult

1. Navigate to Membership

Go to Membership → Adults from the main navigation.

2. Click “Add Adult”

Click the Add Adult button.

3. Fill In Profile Information

FieldRequiredDescription
First nameYesAdult’s first name
Last nameYesAdult’s last name
EmailRecommendedRequired if the adult needs to log in
PhoneNoPhone number
AddressNoHome address

4. Save

Click Save to create the adult profile.

Linking Parents to Scouts

Linking a parent to a scout ensures they:

  • Are automatically included in email communications sent to that scout
  • Can view their child’s profile, advancement, and account balance
  • Appear on the scout’s profile page
  1. Open the scout’s profile
  2. Scroll to the Associated Adults section
  3. Click Link Parent/Guardian
  4. Search for the adult by name
  5. Select them and click Save
  1. Open the scout’s or adult’s profile
  2. In the Associated section, click the Unlink button next to the relationship

Tips

  • One adult can be linked to multiple scouts (common for siblings)
  • Both parents/guardians can be linked to the same scout
  • Linked parents automatically receive copies of scout communications
  • Adults without an email address cannot create a login