Den Leader Tips & Tricks Videos Rank Overview Den Leader Tips Scoutbook Hacks Scoutbook is the BSA’s online unit management tool and helps Scouts, parents and leaders track advancement and milestone achievements along the Scouting trail. The Den Leader Experience is a web app that makes it easier than ever for den leaders to prepare […]

Den Leader Tips & Tricks Videos Rank Overview Den Leader Tips Scoutbook Hacks Scoutbook is the BSA’s online unit management tool and helps Scouts, parents and leaders track advancement and milestone achievements along the Scouting trail. The Den Leader Experience is a web app that makes it easier than ever for den leaders to prepare […]

The pack meeting brings all of the dens in the pack together for the purposes of recognizing the achievements of the Cub Scouts, communicating information about upcoming events, and providing a program that enriches the Cub Scouting experience.  It helps the Cubs realize their den is part of a larger organization.  A good pack […]

  Select a NewsletterSpring 2021Summer 2021Winter 2021Spring 2020Summer 2020Fall 2020Winter 2020Spring 2019Summer 2019Fall 2019Winter 2019 The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Spring 2021 Scott Sorrels National Commissioner Go Start a Cub Scout Pack What is the most important thing you can do for Scouting? That’s easy. Go start a Cub Scout pack! […]

The Commissioner Newsletter Select a Newsletter Select a NewsletterWinter 2022Fall 2021Summer 2021Spring 2021Winter 2021Spring 2020Summer 2020Fall 2020Winter 2020Spring 2019Summer 2019Fall 2019Winter 2019 The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Fall 2021 Scott Sorrels National Commissioner Culture Matters I recently read about Eagle Scout Nolan Ridgeway’s inspiring hike of 2653 miles along the Pacific […]

The Commissioner Newsletter   Select a NewsletterSummer 2021Spring 2021Winter 2021Spring 2020Summer 2020Fall 2020Winter 2020Spring 2019Summer 2019Fall 2019Winter 2019 The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Summer 2021 Scott Sorrels National Commissioner Why local is the most important The COVID-19 pandemic was tough on Scouting units, especially Cub Scouts (if you find virtual meetings […]

The Commissioner Newsletter   Select a Newsletter Select a Newsletter Fall 2021 Summer 2021 Spring 2021 Winter 2021 Spring 2020 Summer 2020 Fall 2020 Winter 2020 Spring 2019 Summer 2019 Fall 2019 Winter 2019 The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Fall 2021 Scott Sorrels National Commissioner Culture Matters I recently read about […]

The Commissioner Newsletter Select a Newsletter Select a NewsletterSpring 2022Winter 2022Fall 2021Summer 2021Spring 2021Winter 2021Spring 2020Summer 2020Fall 2020Winter 2020Spring 2019Summer 2019Fall 2019Winter 2019 The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Winter 2022 Scott Sorrels National Commissioner Heart builds relationships, and acting together, it is how we change lives We live in a time […]

The Boy Scouts of America offers on online application process for youth and adults that can be completed from start to finish without a single piece of paper changing hands. This allows prospective members and leaders to register and pay in a way that’s convenient for them, and it creates a more efficient and […]

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The links below are to PDF fact sheets meant to help explain JOTI / JOTA. These can be used to encourage participation in these great jamborees and to recruit new participants. JOTI JOTI Fact Sheet for Scouts and Leaders Click the document (above) to view and download. JOTA JOTA Fact Sheet for Amateur Radio […]

[…] challenges of parenting through the COVID-19 crisis. We posed these questions to independent experts on matters related to youth development to help provide some answers to our community. Importantly, these answers are designed to provide information and should not be used to diagnose health conditions. Please reach out to a professional health provider for […]

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[…] NE Time: 8:00AM to 4:30PM Cost: $25 until April 3rd, then $30 (includes lunch and appropriate certificates and patches), Zoom option for $20 The MAC Husker Trails College of Commissioner Science offers something for every registered scout leader! You will be able to select the track you wish to study. For more information on class selection […]

[…] while learning about today’s technology. Energy Technology This activity can be done individually or in a group. The technology to harness energy has always been a significant factor in human progress. The harnessing of energy from wind, sun, water, biomass, fossil fuels, and other sources has evolved dramatically over time. Part 1: Field Trip […]

The Boy Scouts of America is committed to creating safe environments for Scouts and leaders. Child abuse is an uncomfortable topic but an important one for us to cover to ensure the safety and well-being of our Scouts. The Boy Scouts of America has partnered with subject-matter experts from the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center […]

Position-Specific (Role-Based) Courses These courses are designed to help Scouters learn how to effectively carry out their Scouting roles. In most cases, completing the course will make a Scouter “trained” for the role(s) covered in the course. Online and facilitated training is offered. Need to know what are the requirements to be trained for […]

The Boy Scouts of America is committed to creating safe environments for Scouts and leaders. Child abuse is an uncomfortable topic but an important one for us to cover to ensure the safety and well-being of our Scouts. The Boy Scouts of America has partnered with subject-matter experts from the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center […]

From the Local Council Index: These files are large and take time to download – you may wish to right click and select “save target as” Council Finance Facts 2009-2011 Council Finance Facts 2008-2010 Local Council Finnace Facts - 2011 New 9.01.11

[…] America, through its Research Team, produces major studies to assist in telling the story of how Scouting contributes to the lives of youth and volunteers and to their communities. This information includes statistically valid results of program outcomes. Impact of Scouting Eagle Scouts: Merit Beyond the Badge Character & Merit Study (Tufts University) Tufts University […]

[…] aches. If an individual has any of these symptoms following a COVID-19 infection, participation in a strenuous activity or event should be reconsidered. Other Risk Factors Sickle-cell anemia, hemophilia, leukemia, severe blood problems, and HIV infection — as well as the need for blood thinners (e.g., coumadin, Eliquis, Xarelto, or Plavix) — provide special […]

[…] while learning about today’s technology. Energy Technology This activity can be done individually or in a group. The technology to harness energy has always been a significant factor in human progress. The harnessing of energy from wind, sun, water, biomass, fossil fuels, and other sources has evolved dramatically over time. Part 1: Field Trip […]

[…] us to help us review and plan the future of training in the BSA. Virtual sessions will be identified soon as the agenda is finalized.  A separate communication will be sent out with the various virtual meeting links. Flyer for the Conference is below. PHILMONT TRAINING CENTER IS YOUR PARTNER IN EQUIPPING VOLUNTEERS The […]

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[…] their activity. Backcountry Horsemen of America P.O. Box 1367 Graham, WA 98338-1367 888-893-5161 International Mountain Bicycling Association P.O. Box 7578 Boulder, CO 80306 888-442-4622 Web site: http://www.imba. com Grabbing Your Group’s Attention (10 minutes) Your group has been excited for weeks about hiking into White Pine Lake. As you arrive at the trailhead to […]

The Boy Scouts of America are committed to creating safe environments for Scouts and leaders. Child abuse is an uncomfortable topic but an important one for us to cover to ensure the safety and well-being of our Scouts and leaders. The Boy Scouts of America has partnered with subject-matter experts from the Barbara Sinatra […]

[…] director or staff person related to the project.) Discuss the plan in an executive staff meeting. Present the plan for consideration to the council camping and activities committees. The camping and/or activities committee recommends executive board approval of the plan. After board approval, leadership is recruited for the project and dates are set for […]

[…] create lasting bonds with those they serve. Through the roundtable program, commissioners lend an ear and listen actively and empathetically—without judgment—to unit leaders’ questions and concerns. In fact, this is one of the objectives of roundtable: to receive information. What roundtable commissioners do with this information will then, in turn, determine the future of […]

[…] 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 next few months. As unit leaders begin to host their annual recruiting events, part of the promise we […]