Cub Scout Day Camps are facilitated by local councils and individuals who serve as camp director, program director or staff adviser must be nationally certified by taking the National Camping School Day Camp Administration section. To be nationally certified as a day camp director, program director or staff adviser, individuals must complete a three-part training […]

Instagram #escapeindoors Contest 2020 Official Rules Boy Scouts of America Instagram Contest Official Rules NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER Eligibility: Entrants must be legal residents of the United States to enter the Instagram Contest” (“Contest”). Entrants must be 13 years of age or older at the time of entering. Employees of Boy Scouts of America […]

SUMMARY Camping is a long-honored tradition for many families, including the BSA family. Timing, supplies, and location should be determined ahead of time so you can make the most of your camping experience. There might be some instances where you overthink or underestimate a camping trip, but there are also many ways to enjoy the […]

The Den Meeting is the most important part of Cub Scouting.  It is where Cub Scouts build friendships, work together to learn new things, and progress towards earning their common badge of rank.  Serving as a Den Leader is providing an opportunity to make a positive life long impact on your child and others in […]

On select occasions National VOA Officers and Advisors may be available to attend Venturing events in order to inspire others, present trainings, lead discussions, act as keynote speakers, or explain opportunities available in Venturing throughout the nation. If you would like a National Officer/Advisor to attend your council event, fill out the following form. Please […]

Den Meeting Resources Click the image above to access the den meeting resources for Webelos Adventures Literature Webelos Cub Scout Handbook Your time volunteering in Cub Scouting will be rewarding and fun, and the information here will help you get off to the right start. This brochure is designed to help new families understand the […]

CUB SCOUTS Boys & Girls |Grades K-5 Ready to Join? DO YOUR BEST. HAVE FUN DOING IT. The best way to find out what you do best is to do it. Catch a fish. Ride a bike. Set up a tent. Build a Pinewood Derby® car. Shoot a bow and arrow. Cub Scouting offers boys […]

Recruitment RESOURCES Nothing highlights the fun and excitement of Scouting like being in the outdoors. Whether it’s daycamp, summer camp, or a fall camporee, getting outside is what kids want to do! And no one does ”the outdoors” better than the BSA. Let’s help new families join the fun. With these recruiting materials, invite families […]

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The Outdoor Programs and Properties National Subcommittee is proud to announce Diamond Brand as the Title Sponsor of the 2021 National Outdoor Conference! With a history of reliability and innovation, Diamond Brand first supplied the United States military dating back to WWI and WWII. In 1931, they manufactured the very first backpack for the Boy […]

BB-2: Camp Programs: Waterfront and Boating IN THIS MODULE OVERVIEW COMMUNICATION MOBILITY ACCESS TO THE WATER’S EDGE INCLUDING NONSWIMMERS & BEGINNER SWIMMERS PFD RISK ASSESSMENT BUDDIES AND BUDDY BOATS SPECIFIC SITUATIONS Physical Disabilities Blind Scouts Deaf Scouts and Scouts that are Non-verbal Intellectual/Learning/Executive Function AQUATICS DECISION FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW This module is for Waterfront Directors at […]

UPDATED 02/23/22 – The most recent updates are indicated by a diamond in front of the question. In-Person Unit Activities ♦ Q: Should we hold in-person Scouting meetings, outings, or activities? We expect everyone in Scouting to follow the measures listed below, based on CDC guidance. Members, staff, and volunteers must also follow all federal, […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Spring 2022 Craig MartinExploring Chair bruin1967@aol.com With summer just around the corner, Exploring units may soon be formulating their annual plans for the next program year. Much of the annual planning process for Exploring is based on the Exploring Guidebook for Post & Club Leaders—Youth & Adult, […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Spring 2022   John CherryUnit Service Operations Group Chair jcherry628@aol.com Planning is a critical part of almost every successful endeavor. Though it may sound daunting, each commissioner should be actively engaged in multiple planning processes with the goal of strengthening yourself, the organization, and the units you […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Spring 2022 Chris BeaverRoundtable Chair cbbeaver@gmail.com As commissioners, we seek to ensure that every member of the BSA has a great Scouting experience. For sure, this applies to the roundtable program as a whole. Let’s be clear; roundtable exists in districts and councils across the BSA to […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Spring 2022 Linda Bakerlalbaker@aol.comCommissioner Facilitator NSTs 9-16 Commissioners strengthen Scouting as they encourage and facilitate the annual planning of units, districts, and councils. Commissioners strengthen their own Scouting engagement when they develop personal annual plans as groups and as individuals. Construction is never easy, whether you […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Summer 2022   John CherryUnit Service Operations Group Chair jcherry628@aol.com The last few years have been interesting to say the least. We have experienced a pandemic, major legal issues, membership declines, staffing changes, etc. But for the most part, commissioners have remained focused on our priorities and […]

Get Ready for an adventureof a lifetime Register For an Adventure Trek At One of the bSA’s 4 National High Adventure Bases Our National High Adventure bases are the next evolution of your outdoors Scouting experience. It’s the opportunity to take your adventure to an adrenaline pumping level! Get ready to unlock an unforgetable experience […]

The Boy Scouts of America offers an online member and unit renewal process.  Listed below are several resources to assist with smooth and improved renewal processes.  All units and members currently registered with the BSA need to complete this process on a yearly basis. Use these resources to help your unit’s renewal. You can also […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Fall 2021 Chris BeaverRoundtable Chair cbbeaver@gmail.com A group’s culture indicates its customs and its achievements. In unit service, we certainly have customs and, in the end, we aim to achieve the mission of the Boy Scouts of America as well as our vision to ensure that each […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Fall 2021   John CherryDevelopment Chair jcherry628@aol.com Be the Heart. Build Relationships. Change Lives These seven words have the capacity to help transform unit service in the Boy Scouts of America. A key element of any successful organization is having a clearly defined and easy to articulate […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Fall 2021 Steven LeeProgram Support Chairstevel0923@gmail.com Following Commissioner Week at the Philmont Training Center this summer, you may have noticed a new slogan from the National Commissioner Service Team: Be the Heart, Build Relationships, Change Lives. As members of the team considered new challenges and opportunities […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Fall 2021 Craig MartinExploring Chair bruin1967@aol.com As a reminder, Exploring is a co-ed program for youth and young adults, ages 10 to 20, which provides opportunities for real-world, hands-on career experiences to help them “Discover Their Future.” The program links young people with mentors and experts affiliated […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Fall 2021 Sean Byrne Resources Chair sppbks@gmail.com  Hopefully by now, you’ve read each of the service team’s articles on the culture of unit service. If you haven’t, I encourage you to stop reading this one and go read those first. Across many of those articles you’ll read quite […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Summer 2021 Steven LeeProgram Support Chairstevel0923@gmail.com Following a year and half of pandemic restrictions and waiting for easements to allow social gathering and traveling, many folks spent this summer enjoying the great outdoors and traveling to see friends and relatives all over the country. Scouting was […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Summer 2021 Craig MartinExploring Chair bruin1967@aol.com Commissioners’ Role in Re-Growing Exploring after Covid-19 Impacts.  Thanks to COVID-19 vaccinations, we are seeing Scouting and Exploring units returning to in-person meetings and activities with proper prevention protocols in place. However, we have a long road in front of us […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Summer 2021 Sean Byrne Resources Chair sppbks@gmail.com  Last month I had the pleasure of giving the keynote presentation at Atlanta Area Council’s quarterly commissioner meeting. My topic was ‘Growing Scouting,’ and it was a slightly expanded version of a talk I gave during Commissioner’s Week at Philmont Training […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Summer 2021 Linda Baker lalbaker@aol.com Council Support Chair  Build Belonging to Grow Scouting Qs: 1. How can Scouting enhance its appeal to youth and young families? How can Scouting retain youth and their families once they’ve joined? A:  According to sociological researchers, the most important factor […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Summer 2021 Chris BeaverRoundtable Chair cbbeaver@gmail.com As we move into the fall season it will be crucial to engage all unit volunteers through roundtable, meeting each where they are and providing the Unit Service each Scout deserves. In fact, this idea of engagement is key to the […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Summer 2021   John CherryDevelopment Chair jcherry628@aol.com The Boy Scouts of America has been through some challenging times over the last eighteen months! The combined effects of a worldwide pandemic and the bankruptcy have had an impact on many aspects of Scouting. Commissioners are in the perfect […]