ZeteScouts, the newest ZeteKidz USA philanthropy effort, was started in January 2005 by the Nu chapter.  The Nu was looking for a meaningful way to give back to its community.  The group of brothers, which included 11 Eagle Scouts, decided that the best way to achieve this goal would be by partnering with a local Scout group -  Troop 133 in Elyria, Ohio.  During that semester, brothers taught the scouts how to build fires and other engage in other outdoor skills.  After the semester, and in the spirit of its original concept, the brothers then joined with a troop closer to home – Troop 403 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

The ZeteScouts program provides brothers the opportunity to teach and mentor scouts.  For example, several brothers are registered as merit badge counselors.  This allows them to teach scouts about activities ranging from First Aid and Rock Climbing to Engineering and Law.  Merit Badges are a crucial way scouts learn about the world and start considering career opportunities.

In 2005, the Nu chapter presented their concept at the National Convention.  Rear Admiral James Carey took the initiative to approach Boy Scouts of America, where a Memorandum of Mutual Support was signed.  This memorandum recognizes the similar values in which brothers and scouts conduct themselves, their obligation to help the surrounding community, and the mutual benefits of working together to enhance both groups education, leadership, and service.  Furthermore, the Boy Scouts of America agreed to support and assist in the successful implementation of the program.  The signing of this document allowed Zeta Psi to be the first social fraternity to have a program officially recognized by the Boy Scouts of America.

Since then, four chapters have been working towards supporting the goals of this Memorandum, with many more having shown interest.  The ZeteScouts initiative was also presented at the 2006 Boy Scouts of America National Convention, and has seen a large group of scouting programs looking for Zeta Psi chapters across the nation to build programs.  Zeta Psi IHQ also created a ZeteScouts committee whose purpose is to support and develop the program in future years.