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2021 National Outdoor Conference

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Advancement News Index

[…] May/June 2015 May/June 2015 Access advancement materials through here August/September 2013 Access to Advancement Materials November 2013 Access Advancement Materials Here October 2013 Active Participation and Applying the “Third Test” November 2011 Additional Insights from the Advancement in Camp Survey October 2013 Addressing Positions of Responsibility February 2012 Adopt-a-School June/July 2012 Advancement Academy Proves […]

Basics of Scouting From a Special Needs Perspective – Inclusion Toolbox

[…] is our classroom for many reasons, and youth with special needs and disabilities benefit from the outdoors too.  While it is a natural tendency for us to compare those with disabilities to those “without”, the truth of the matter is that everyone has differing abilities. Even those gifted in some ways will struggle in […]

The Unit Leader’s Role in Supporting a Scout with a Disability – Inclusion Toolbox

C: The Unit Leader’s Role  IN THIS MODULE CAN DO ATTITUDE BECOMING AN ACCEPTING UNIT BUILDING EMPATHY BUILDING A UNIT LEADERSHIP TEAM TRAINING & SUPPORTING YOUTH LEADERS COUNTERING MYTHS ABOUT DISABILITIES HELPING VOLUNTEERS FROM OUTSIDE YOUR UNIT OUTING AND ADVENTURE PLANNING SUPPORTING SIBLINGS Can Do Attitude As a Scout leader you will continue to […]

News for Commissioners

For the latest information, we invite you to read the most recent editions of our monthly email in our archive here. News For Commisioners_04.19.2024 Monthly update from the National Service Team Chair: SIMPLE AND UNIFIED Too often, unit service seems complex. It needs to be simple – and unified. Many commissioners have already seen […]

Cub Scouts

[…] progress through as they grow older. Read more about the various dens and ranks here.   LEARN MORE How much does the Cub Scout program cost? When compared to the cost of sports and many other activities, there is no doubt that Scouting delivers great value to its members! Learn more about Cub Scout […]

COVID-19 FAQ

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 […]

Home

[…] and support him! Michelle Cub Scout Parent Scouting Is the Difference Our unique programs focused on character development, leadership and outdoor exploration provide a lifetime of benefits! Compared to non-Scouts, Scouts are more likely to: Embrace positive social values Develop kindness, helpfulness, and cheerfulness Have a greater sense of hope for their future Join […]

Introduction – Inclusion Toolbox

[…] MODULE How to Use This Toolbox Purpose Scope BSA Inclusion Philosophy How Scouting Benefits Youth With Special Needs and Disabilities How Youth With Special Needs Benefit O ther Youth How to Use This Toolbox The Inclusion Toolbox for Special Needs and Disabilities is a printable website that keeps special needs and disability information accessible 24/7/365 for […]

Florida Sea Base Conservation Programs

World Organization of Scouting SCENE Centre Scout Centre of Excellence for Nature and Environment (or SCENES), is an initiative of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). SCENE Centres are recognized because of their commitment to environmental management practices and educational programs focused on the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability. WOSM boasts […]

Virtual Scouting FAQ for Commissioners

[…] should commissioners serve units experiencing difficulty in times of social distancing? During times of social distancing, units that have not found ways to meet virtually risk losing the attention and participation of their Scouts. This hinders the experience promised to the youth. Commissioner service for units not meeting and other high-risk units becomes especially […]

Activity Plan 2 for Travel and Camp On Durable Surfaces

[…] scenarios even easier (i.e., alpine backcountry—green; desert—buff). Purchase dots. Grabbing Your Group’s Attention (5 minutes) Distribute Scenario 1—Alpine Setting—Alpine Backcountry, and Scenario 2—Desert Setting—Desert Backcountry. Have participants compare the two drawings and share what they observe about the two scenes. In what ways are they similar? In what ways are they different? Explain that […]

Learn About Cub Scouts

[…] the pack through the pack committee.   Of course, these costs may be offset by fundraising or other alternatives. Please contact your pack leadership for details. When compared to the cost of sports and many other activities, there is no doubt that Cub Scouting delivers great value to its members! What supplies and equipment […]

Scouting for Adventure

Navigation 2023 Annual Report Scouting for Adventure Scouting for Service Citizenship: Scouting a Better World Scouting Forward: The 2023 National Jamboree Silver Buffalo and Silver Antelope: Recognizing Exemplary Service to Youth Giving Leadership Home > About the BSA > Annual Reports & Financial Statements > 2023 Annual Report >  Scouting for Adventure Back to: 2023 Annual Report Preparing Young People for Lives of Purpose and Impact Scouting for adventure Adventure Is Everywhere In Scouting. Whether it’s that first Pinewood Derby race, the glide of a canoe […]

Scouts BSA Linked troops best practice webinar September 17, 2022

In February 2019 the BSA launched Scouts BSA and invited girls to form and join troops across the country.  Since creating the linked troop model, we have talked to units across the country and listened as they have shared what is working and where there may be challenges. As a movement—BSA remains committed to the […]

Keys to a Successful launch for Girl Troops – March 17, 2021

The Scouts BSA “Keys to a Successful launch of Scouts BSA Girl Troops” session was live streamed on March 17th, 2021. Scouters and Senior Patrol Leaders had an opportunity to have their questions answered by subject matter experts, discussion topics included: Establishing the Charter and Adult Leadership Creating a Support Framework Modeling and Implementing Youth-led […]

Youth Safety

YOUTH SAFETY Our Ongoing Commitment to Keeping Kids Safe The safety of children in our programs is the most important priority of the Boy Scouts of America.  The BSA’s safeguards highlighted below are key parts of our multilayered approach to help keep kids safe. These measures were informed by respected experts in the fields […]

Doing Our Best

The BSA has experienced significant change over the last few years, and as we work to rebuild, change will continue. For this simple reason, we identified adapting to change as a Unit Service priority. Change can be both exciting and exhausting and, as we even teach in our Wood Badge course, change is […]

Activity Plan for Minimize Campfire Impacts

[…] component of camping. Assess what areas can ecologically or aesthetically withstand another campfire with minimal impact. Build minimum-impact fires in both high-use and remote areas. Participants will compare how fast they can heat water on a camp stove, campfire, and a mound fire. They will then assess the value of each cooking method. Materials […]

Frequently Asked Questions Concerning the Annual Health and Medical Record

AHMR Purpose Q. Why does the Boy Scouts of America require all participants to have an Annual Health and Medical Record? 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 […]

Outdoor Programs – Properties

A council’s largest assets are the properties that it owns or leases. The pages below are meant to aid the council to develop these properties to best utilize them to serve youth and adults in the BSA. Didn’t find what you need? Contact a member of the Outdoor Properties team. Click OP-P-Info-Sheet-6-7-2021 for contact information Fiix […]

May 7, 2024

The Boy Scouts of America will rebrand to Scouting America, reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits of Scouting.

The change will go into effect on February 8, 2025.

Bray Barnes

Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies

Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments

David Alexander

Managing Member Calje

David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.

Glenn Adams

President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.

Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.