Resources

Reducing the language barrier allows Hispanic American parents to participate in Scouting while their children are still young. For this reason, the following resources, several in the bilingual format, some in English only, have been developed to help councils promote Hispanic Initiatives in their communities to their fullest advantage.

* Indicates a Spanish version is available.

Forms

Standard Order Form

Bin Order Form

New! Talent Release Form (bilingual)

New! Annual Health and Medical Record (bilingual)

New! Medical Health Form FAQ (bilingual)

Online Support Resources

New! Spanish Glossary

New! Boy Scouts Recruiting Flier *

Scouting ... Vale la Pena Service Award (No. 521-193)
Using this bilingual award application helps councils to recognize outstanding services by an adult individual or an organization for demonstrated involvement in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for Hispanic American/Latino youth.

Cub Scout Program Helps in Spanish
The Hispanic Initiatives Team proudly announces the publication of Cub Scout Program Helps in Spanish.

General Support Publications

Fast Tracks: On the Advancement Trail, "Hey Den Leaders, Take a Look" (No. 13-300)
This bilingual brochure for Cub Scout leaders helps explain the basics of the web-based Fast Tracks advancement program for dens.

The Values of Americans (No. 02-849)
This brochure for parents presents the findings of the landmark 1995 Louis Harris & Associates study, which showed that Scouting experience has a positive effect on values and achievement.

A Year in the Life of a Scout (No. 02-344)
This Spanish-language brochure explains the different age-appropriate programs and activities in Scouting.

Harris Outcome Summary (No. 02-478)
This Spanish-language brochure highlights the findings of the 1995 Louis Harris & Associates study and why adults can make a difference in the boy's life.

Volunteer Outcome Study (No. 02-659)
This Spanish-language brochure presents the findings of the landmark 1995 Louis Harris & Associates study, about the benefits and positive impact that volunteers experience when they become part of Scouting.

What Will Your Son's Future Hold? (No. 02-789)*
This flyer explains how Boy Scouts of America works to provide a more promising future to your son.

Serving Migrant Families Through Scoutreach (English) (No. 11-215)
This booklet is designed to provide youth-serving executives with some best-method approaches for serving migrant youth and their families.

Community, Values, Tradition... (No. 30-131)*
This ad is an invitation to look for employment opportunities in Scouting.

Scouting... A Profession with a Purpose (30-156)
Spanish invitation for professionals that would like to work in Boy Scouts of America

Your Organization and Scouting (No. 94-003)
This bilingual promotional brochure demonstrates to organizations that serve the Hispanic community how Scouting is a viable resource program for addressing community needs and concerns.

Your Son—A Great Treasure (No. 94-018)
This excellent bilingual promotional piece shows Scouting's involvement in the Hispanic American community. Can be used with families and potential chartered organizations.

How Scouting Dollars Serve (No. 94-027A)
This translation of the English brochure outlines how Scouting programs are funded. Useful for presentations to prospective volunteers and chartered organizations, and in fund-raising.

Drugs: A Deadly Game (No. 94-054)
Spanish guide to the BSA's campaign to encourage youth to repudiate drugs.

Marketing to Hispanic Americans in Your Local Council (No. 94-070C)
This booklet acts as an essential guide for youth-serving executives on how to conduct Hispanic emphasis in the council.

Scouting: It Works for Your Youth (No. 94-098)
This bilingual brochure explains to prospective Scouting parents, volunteers, and community organizations how Scouting's programs develop character in youth.

Join the Adventure! Join Scouting! (No. 94-099)
This bilingual brochure offers parents a closer look at the exciting elements of the Scouting program.

Scouting: It's Worth the Effort! (No. 94-103)
This ad is designed to promote Scouting in the Hispanic community, with special emphasis on family values.

Scouting: It's Worth the Effort! (bilingual print ad) (No. 94-104)
This ad is designed to promote Scouting in the Hispanic community, with special emphasis on family values.

Scouting! It's Worth the Effort (bilingual poster) (No. 94-110)
This poster is designed to promote Scouting in the Hispanic community, with special emphasis in family values.

Guide to Safe Scouting (No. 94-210)
Spanish version of the unit leader's guide for current BSA policies and procedures to safe activities.This publication is being updated, the new version will be coming soon!

Training for Cub Scout Leaders

Cub Scout Leader Specific Training Video (No. 94-220)

Cub Scout Leader Specific Training Manual/CD-ROM (No. 94-221)
This Spanish version of the Cub Scout Leader Specific Training, manual, and CD-ROM provides the trainer with five different courses related to the specific Cub Scout positions for Cubmasters and assistants, pack committee chairmen and members, Tiger Cub Den leaders, Cub Scout Den leaders and assistants, and Webelos Den leaders and assistants.

Cub Scouting

Cub Scouting... Time Well Spent (No. 02-453)
This Spanish brochure highlights the benefits parents and boys experience in Cub Scouting.

Diversión Para La Familia (No. 30131)
This is the Spanish translation of Fun For The Family (No. 33012) and it is filled with various family activities to allow for a well-balanced approach to building character traits and strengthening family relationships.

Staging Den and Pack Ceremonies (No. 94-017)
This is a Spanish translation of the book of ideas for good opening, closing, advancement, graduation, and other special ceremonies that make Cub Scouting events more meaningful. This publication is being updated, the new version will be coming soon!

Cub Scout Leader Book (No. 33221) *
This is the handbook for leaders in Cub Scouting. It helps them understand their leadership roles and provide useful program ideas for organizing and running pack and den meetings.

Cub Scout Leader How-To Book (No. 33832)
This book provides leaders in Cub Scouting with ideas and instructions for den and pack games, crafts, projects, and various outdoor activities.

Cub Scout Program Helps 
The annual Cub Scout Program Helps is such an important resource for Cub Scout leaders that it has often been called "the foundation for successful Cub Scouting."

Tiger Cub Handbook (No. 30507)
This is a full-length Spanish version of the handbook for youth and parents in Tiger Cubs.

Wolf Handbook (No. 94-244)
This is a full-length Spanish version of the handbook for youth and parents in Wolf Cubs.

Bear Handbook (No. 30509)
This is a full-length Spanish version of the handbook for youth and parents in Bear Cubs.

Webelos Handbook (No. 30510)
This is a full-length Spanish version of the handbook for youth and parents in Webelos.

Power Pack Pals
A series of three comic books that address in an easy way for children to understand, topics such as safety, the Internet and bullying. These are the Spanish versions:

Soccer and Scouting

Soccer and Scouting promotional audios.

    Downloadable 30 second audio promo available for Soccer and Scouting in English and Spanish.
    Downloadable 60 second audio promo available for Soccer and Scouting in English and Spanish.

Soccer and Scouting Basic Training DVD (No. 13-566)
Use this DVD when training coaches and helpers in the BSA's Soccer and Scouting Program.

Soccer and Scouting in Your Organization (bilingual) (No.13-597A)
BSA has developed Soccer and Scouting program as an outreach for Hispanic/Latino youth and their families, but it is not limited to them.

Soccer and Scouting Program Helps
Complete bilingual plans for midweek practices, weekend practices, games, drills, activities, songs, crafts and ceremonies.

Soccer and Scouting “Family Time” Posters
This posters are a home study guide for the Soccer and Scouting participant and his family.

Program Helps, Season 1

Posters, Season 1

Program Helps, Season 2

Posters, Season 2

Program Helps, Season 3

Posters, Season 3

Program Helps, Season 4

Posters, Season 4

Second Year

Training for Boy Scout Leaders

Basic Leader Training Materials
The following Spanish-language resources help train new Boy Scouting leaders in effective troop leadership skills and guides them to personal growth experience as leaders.

Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training (video; 24:22 minutes) (No. 94-222)
This Spanish version of the Boy Scouting Leader Specific Training video goes along with the training manual (No. 34879) and addresses a Scoutmaster's/assistant Scoutmaster's interaction with the troop's youth leaders and other Scouts.

Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training (manual/CD-ROM) (No. 94-241)
This is the Spanish version of the manual used for training Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters. This manual gives detailed and practical ways for troop leaders to utilize the eight methods of Scouting in their program.

Lone Scout

Lone Scout Friend and Counselor Guidebook (No. 14-420) *
Guidebook to help Counselors adapt the Scouting programs for Lone Cub Scouts and Lone Boy Scouts.

Boy Scouting

Boy Scout Requirements (No. 33216)
This booklet lists the requirements for merit badges, rank advancements, and Eagle palms, and highlights recognitions for special opportunities.

Aims and Methods of Boy Scouting (No. 94-026) This bilingual brochure explains how the elements of Boy Scouting follow the program's unique aims and methods.

Boy Scout Mini Handbook (bilingual) (No. 94-111)
This resource is designed to fit into a Scout's pocket or backpack to serve as a temporary record of advancement achievements until they can be recorded in the Scout's handbook. This publication is being updated, the new version will be coming soon!

Troop Program Features
These three manuals give troop leaders program ideas related to advancement that can help with planning, organizing, and conducting troop meetings. This resource replaces all previous meeting plans for Boy Scout leaders:

Venturing

Ready to Rock and Roll? (No. 25-195)
This bilingual brochure explains how Venturing works and the kind of activities Venturers do.

Venturing Resources for Religious Organizations (No.25-250)
This bilingual brochure is a valuable tool for religious organizations that wish to incorporate Venturing into their religious youth group.

Youth Protection Materials

These Spanish-language materials are designed to increase child-abuse awareness in the family structure through community organizations.

Youth Protection Guidelines (video and leader's guide) (No. 94-126)
This is the Spanish-dubbed translation of the full-length Youth Protection Training for Leaders.

Boy Scout Youth Protection Parent Guide (Spanish) (No. 100-016)
Spanish translation of the Youth Protection Parents' Guide found in the Boy Scout Handbook.

Boy Scout Youth Protection Parent Guide (English) (No. 100-015)
English version of the Youth Protection Parents' Guide found in the Boy Scout Handbook.

Cub Scout Youth Protection Parent Guide (Spanish) (No. 46-073)
Spanish translation of the Youth Protection Parents' Guide found in all Cub Scout handbooks.