To obtain an up-to-date and official copy of any other Scouting form not listed below, contact your local council service center. Membership Applications Youth Application: English and Spanish Adult Application: English Member Transfer Form Merit Badge Counselor Information Registration Resources The 2024 Registration Guidebook can be found by logging in to MyBSA>Resources>BSA Resources>Registration Resources> Manuals, Resources & Reference Guides. Eagle Rank Eagle Scout Application for youth who completed requirements before July 1, 2022, No.512-728 Eagle Scout Application for youth who completed requirements ON […]

[…] to confidently supervise canoeing or kayaking excursions on flat water. The following materials are required to conduct the course. Paddle Craft Safety Instructor’s Guide Canoe training video English | Spanish Kayak training video English | Spanish Paddle Craft Safety Course PowerPoint Paddle Craft Safety Course Exam Exam Answer Key Swimming & Water Rescue Training […]

Alpine Ecosystem Card Categories  Plants Conifer tree Oak tree Wildflower Downed log Grass Mammals Mouse Rabbit Deer Coyote Insects Grasshopper Mosquito Ant Fly Amphibians/Reptiles Snake Frog Birds Jay Woodpecker Hawk Oriole Download “Scenario Card” .PDF file Understanding Outdoor Ethics This activity will take approximately 45 minutes. What Your Group Will Learn This activity plan […]

[…] should post a notice or disclosure at the point of collection describing how you will use the information. The notice should be conspicuous and written in plain English. Meeting organizers must keep such information private and not share a youth’s personal information with anyone except that youth’s parent or guardian or the unit leader […]

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[…] It is not to maximize the number of contacts or the distance of the contacts; it’s about the experience for the Scouts. Try to use plain, understandable English where possible. When you do use Q-signals and other ham radio terms, take time to explain them to the Scouts. Don’t try to work weak stations […]

[…] animals a wide berth, store food securely, and keep garbage and food scraps away from animals. Leave young animals alone and remain at a distance from nesting birds, denning animals, and newborn animals. Young animals removed or touched by well-meaning people may cause the animals’ parents to abandon their young. Remember that you are […]

[…] Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. For that event, which hosted more than 40,000 Scouts from around the globe, adult leadership recruited a team of Scouts, nick named the “Dream Team,” to provide input and help execute what they wanted out of the jamboree. “A group of adults can sit around without talking to […]

What is Messengers of Peace? Welcome to the Messengers of Peace program in BSA. World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) created Messengers of Peace in 2011, to encourage Scouts around the world to step up and do what they can to make the world a little better. The MoP program falls under WOSM’s Better World Framework. […]

[…] km2  with more than 1000 hectare of woods. The beach, 11 kilometers long, is the longest one in Gdańsk. On the Island there are two nature reserves: Ptasi Raj ( Birds’ Paradise) on the western end of Śmiała Wisła and Mewia Łacha (Seagull Dune) on the East, near Przekop Wisły. Additional Resources from the Host More general […]

Blog post by: John-Aaron Bozanic, Crew 774, Orange County Council Previous Next A Scout is clean! One Scout has a goal of pick ing up 1,000,000 pieces of trash  What’s been done so far? – Updated July 6th, 2020 Pieces:472,584 Pounds: 55,911 Participants: 2,132 Hours: 5,258  As a nation, we are experiencing what I perceive to be the most […]

[…] Technical Divers RAID: Rebreather Association of International Divers SNSI: Scuba and Nitrox Safety International NASE: National Academy of Scuba Educators In addition to the agencies listed by name, any current member of the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC), which includes all RSTC members, is also recognized. Safety Afloat BSA groups shall use Safety […]

Shooting Sports The Boy Scouts of America adheres to its longstanding policy of teaching its youth and adult members the safe, responsible, and intelligent handling, care, and use of firearms, air rifles, BB guns, and archery equipment in planned, carefully managed, and supervised programs. Except for law enforcement officers required to carry firearms within […]

[…] Scouts of America’s Charter and Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, policies, and program guidelines help provide a safe and consistent program. Council and unit charters as well as individual registration are conditioned upon adherence to those requirements. Adult volunteer leaders and units that allow youth or units to engage in prohibited or unauthorized activities in […]

[…] 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, experimentation, design, or invention, and culminates in a report created by […]

[…] 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, experimentation, design, or invention, and culminates in a report created by […]

Quick Activities to Teach Leave No Trace The following activities are designed to provide a quick introduction to participants’ connectedness to the natural world and the Leave No Trace Seven Principles. Each activity can be completed in about 15 to 30 minutes and may be adapted to either home or backcountry situations. Each Quick […]

[…] the “why” behind the updates to the prohibited activities list. Please do not put participants or yourself at risk by permitting any of these activities in the name of Scouting. Q. What changes have been made, and why? A. Since the Guide to Safe Scouting was introduced in 1991, it has had a listing of […]

[…] you “know” there are activities and programs that should NOT be part of any Scouting experience? Or that there are limits for when some activities should be introduced? How you can find out about them and why they are on the “list” are what this safety moment is about. GENERAL INFORMATION First, ask this […]

[…] happen? Michael Brandwein answers this question. This unique session demonstrates exactly what to say and do to confidently handle some of the most important negative behaviors, including name-calling, teasing, verbal and non-verbal bullying, and other disrespectful behavior. Train others to be professionally “on” this issue. Increase your credibility so that everyone listens to us […]

W inter Camping Safety There is magic to camping in winter. It is one of the most challenging of outdoor adventures. The Boy Scouts of America operates the National Cold-Weather Camping Development Center at Northern Tier through the Okpik program. Special considerations for winter camping are: Qualified Supervision. It is vital that a leader […]

Age-Appropriate Guidel ines Q. Can Lions shoot BB Guns? A. No. They may participate in archery and use size appropriate sling shots. Cub Scout Shooting Sports page is available at this link. Age appropriate guidelines are here. Q. Can Scouts use zip lines? A. Zip-lining is considered age-appropriate for Venturing-age youth and older Boy Scouts. […]

Do you enjoy camp ing 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, […]

Outdoor adventure is the promise made to boys and girls when they join Scouting. Young people yearn for outdoor programs that stir their imagination and interest. In the outdoors, they have opportunities to acquire skills that make them more self-reliant. They can explore canoe and hiking trails and complete challenges they first thought were […]

  Quick Concept for Travel and Camp On Durable Surfaces Activity Plan 1 for Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces – Explor ing Travel Concepts Download Alpine Setting Scenario Activity Sheet Download Desert Setting Scenario Activity Sheet Exploring Campsite Selection This activity will take about 45 minutes. What Your Group Will Learn After participating […]

[…] in their community if they mark that they are interested in joining. Collect every survey and check to ensure that each is complete with the youth’s full name and contact information. If the school cannot allow assemblies with youth, suggest the alternative plan of having the school distribute the High-Adventure Survey. Be sure to […]

[…] A. The Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR) serves many purposes. Completing a health history promotes health and awareness, communicates health status, and provides medical professionals critical information needed to treat a patient in the event of an illness or injury. It also provides emergency contact information. Poor health and/or lack of awareness of […]

[…] cards are still recognized) NASDS: National Association of Scuba Diving Schools (merged with SSI, but certification cards are still recognized) In addition to the agencies listed by name, any current member of the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC), which includes all Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) members, is also recognized. Other agencies wishing […]

Climb On Safely is the Boy Scouts of America’s procedure for organiz ing BSA climbing/rappelling activities at a natural site or a specifically designed facility such as a climbing wall or tower. All unit-sponsored/planned climbing activities, regardless of where they are held, fall under Climb On Safely. This applies to a single unit or multiple […]

Unit Guides DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD PDF These unit guides provide information and examples on how to conduct STEM Nova Award topics as part of your unit meeting.