Do you enjoy camping under the stars, rafting a whitewater river, or hitting the trail afoot, on a bike, or even on a horse? Can you pitch a tent, find your way, and bandage an ankle using only materials in your pack? Are you prepared to do any of these in rain, snow, sleet, or […]

Quick Concept for Minimize Campfire Impacts Exploring Fires and Stoves This activity should take about 65 minutes. What Your Group Will Learn After participating in this activity plan, which is designed to help participants learn about various options for fires, participants will be able to Determine if a campfire is a necessary component of camping. […]

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 […]

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Purpose of National Camping School The purpose of National Camping School (NCS) is to provide adults with a learning experience and training related to the operation of council camp. The key staff members will, in turn, train and supervise other staff personnel in your council camping program. Training is offered for staff members who will […]

Contents What is a Service Project? Planning a Service Project Service Project Ideas Public Relations Frequently Asked Questions Recording Service Hours Ideas for Everyday Kindness and Good Turns What is a Service Project? Who: All Scouting groups are encouraged to participate in this service project initiative. What: This is a time for all Scouting groups […]

Cub Scouts earn Adventures that are specific to their grade and rank.  A number of Adventures must be completed to earn the badge of rank for each grade level. Adventures may be earned in any order.  Completion of adventures is how the aims of character, citizenship, leadership, and personal fitness are developed. Download a PDF of […]

BSA Participation in Carijam2020 Caribbean Jamboree hosted by the Scout Association of Trinidad and Tobago Carijam has been postponed until 2021by the event organizers Scouts and Leaders from the BSA are invited to participate in Carijam, a Caribbean jamboree hosted by the Scout Association of Trinidad & Tobago. Event will be held in 2021 – […]

This Adventure is for Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light Scouts as they learn about modular designing and building.   There are no adventure loops or pins to purchase for this adventure.  Requirements & Meeting Plans 3rd Grade-Bear Requirements Bear Den Meeting Plans 4th Grade-Webelos Requirements Webelos Den Meeting Plans 5th Grade-Arrow of Light Requirements Arrow […]

  You must be a Venturer or Sea Scout to earn a Venturing or Sea Scout Supernova award. With your parent’s and unit leader’s help, you must select a council-approved mentor who is a registered Scouter. You may NOT choose your parent or your unit leader. Dr. Sally Ride Supernova Award First-Level Supernova Award for […]

Resource Material Aquatics Supervision is the primary resource for aquatics at the unit level. Aquatics activities at district and council day and short-term/long-term (overnight, resident) camps must follow appropriate National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) standards. Aquatics Leadership Training Programs Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training programs are available online at my.scouting.org and may also […]

Guiding Our Youth Into the Future – 70 Years of the Outdoor Code Page Index News General Schedule Program Accommodations Cost Registration Camp Info Transportation Health & Safety September 12-15, 2024 Pre-Conference Courses Sept 9-12 Camp Tracy, Salt Lake City, Utah News / Updates Registration is now live – review the options under Cost below […]

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Fires versus Stoves The use of campfires, once a necessity for cooking and warmth, is steeped in history and tradition. Some people would not think of camping without a campfire. Campfire building is also an important skill for every camper. Yet, the natural appearance of many areas has been degraded by the overuse of fires […]

Science Technology Engineering Mathematics   Each STEM field—science, technology, engineering, mathematics—offers a choice of three Supernova activity topics. These are two-part, hands-on, high-level activities created to challenge you and help you continue along your STEM journey to excellence. Part 1 involves research, preparation, set up, coordination, and/or organization. Part 2 includes elements such as analysis, […]

Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Each STEM field—science, technology, engineering, mathematics—offers a choice of three Supernova activity topics. These are two-part, hands-on, high-level activities created to challenge you and help you continue along your STEM journey to excellence. Part 1 involves research, preparation, set up, coordination, and/or organization. Part 2 includes elements such as analysis, reflection, […]

Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award for Bears and Wolves Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova AwardFor Cub Scouts – Bear and Wolf This Supernova award can be earned by Cub Scouts like you who want to soar in science.To earn the award you must be a Bear or Wolf Cub Scout who is active with […]

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 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 […]

New-Unit Organizer and New-Unit Commissioner The new-unit organizer works closely with the institutional head or executive officer of the chartered organization to put together an organizing team. A new-unit commissioner supports that effort and strives to become a familiar face to that group, taking the lead in helping the team complete some aspects of its […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Fall 2021 Linda Bakerlalbaker@aol.comCouncil Support Chair  We’ve all seen or heard the awful results of subjecting people to toxic cultures—how the effects of hurt and frustration and hostility ripple through the world around those people and spread the damage relentlessly. What if we could create and […]

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 […]

The Leave No Trace principles might seem unimportant until you consider the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors. One poorly located campsite or campfire may have little significance, but thousands of such instances seriously degrade the outdoor experience for all. Leaving no trace is everyone’s responsibility. Leave No Trace Awareness Instilling values in young […]

The Leave No Trace principles might seem unimportant until you consider the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors. One poorly located campsite or campfire may have little significance, but thousands of such instances seriously degrade the outdoor experience for all. Leaving no trace is everyone’s responsibility. Leave No Trace Awareness Instilling values in young […]

The principles of Leave No Trace might seem unimportant until you consider the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors. One poorly located campsite or campfire may have little significance, but thousands of such instances seriously degrade the outdoor experience for all. Leaving no trace is everyone’s responsibility. 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare Proper trip […]

  When Reece Kilbey asked me if I wanted to write a blog about all I have done in Scouting my first reaction was: “No, I don’t think anybody would be interested”, but then I thought that it would be fun to record my journey from a little girl in Nazi Germany to Bronze Wolf […]