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 federal, […]

[…] Boards of Review: Not a Job Interview November/December 2018 Eagle Issues: Eagle Scout Projects—Two-Deep Adult Supervision Requirement; Project Proposal Reviews – Face-to-Face Is Best September/October 2018 Eagle Issues: Life to Eagle, It’s Not That Hard—Really! July/August 2018 Eagle Issues: Life to Eagle Information Packets: Keep Them Simple March/June 2018 Eagle Issues: Board of Review Errors […]

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[…] as one of the 7 optional merit badges required to reach Eagle rank. For example, if a Scout earns Cycling and Hiking merit badges to fulfill their Life rank requirement, when applying for Eagle, either the Cycling or the Hiking can be counted as a required merit badge and the other can be counted […]

[…] Thrifty, Brave, Clean, & Reverent BSA Mission Statement: The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Inclusiveness is implicit in the Scouting values statements.  The Scouting program is open to […]

[…] course is designed for: Resident (long-term) camp aquatics directors Pool directors Waterfront directors Highlights include: The roles of the camp aquatics director operating as the lead professional lifeguard, including lifeguard management and lifeguard instruction Lead instructor for aquatics and aquatics area manager Safe and effective supervision of all program activities in, on, and under […]

[…] with the den chief. Be available to assist the den chief. Cub Scout Outdoor Ethics Rank Focuses Tiger: Trash Your Trash Wolf: Be Careful With Fire/Respect Wild life  Bear: Leave What You Find/Be Kind to Other Visitors  Webelos and Arrow of Light: All  Learning the more advanced tactics of the Leave No Trace Seven […]

[…] Class rank as a Scout or Lone Scout (or Varsity Scout prior to Jan. 1, 2018) may continue advancement up to their 18th birthday toward the Star, Life, and Eagle Scout ranks and Eagle Palms. Qualified Venturers and Sea Scouts must meet the requirements as prescribed in the official Scouts BSA handbooks and the […]

[…] America? What is the minimum age requirement for merit badge counselors? Once a volunteer is registered and approved as a merit badge counselor, is that registration for life? How many merit badges can a merit badge counselor support? Can merit badge counselors coach their own sons, daughters or close relatives (for instance, a niece […]

A total of 21 merit badges (10 more than required for the Life rank) must be earned for the Eagle Scout rank, including these 14 merit badges: (a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in Society, (e) Citizenship in the World, (f) Communication, (g) Cooking, (h) Personal Fitness, […]

[…] were inadvertently left off the list of qualifying positions of responsibility for the Eagle Scout Award. The requirement should read as follows: EAGLE Rank Requirements While a Life Scout, serve actively in your troop for six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility: Scout troop. Patrol leader, assistant senior patrol […]

[…] There are several definitions of inclusion, but one that truly resonates comes from Paths to Inclusion: A Resource Toolbox for Fully Including Youth of ALL Abilities in Community Life: An attitude and approach that seeks to ensure every person, regardless of ability or background, can meaningfully participate in all aspects of life. Inclusion is an […]

[…] latest updates and news about the Scouts BSA program by entering your information here. PRIVACY POLICY Why Scouts BSA? Scouting builds character and instills values for a lifetime. ADVENTURE Scouts BSA is an introduction to the great outdoors for boys and girls ages 11 through 17 and, most important, a lesson about their place […]

This module is designed to help you explore how math affects your life each day. Math and physics are used in almost every kind of invention, including cars, airplanes, and telescopes. Math also includes cryptography, the use of secret codes.   1. Choose A or B or C and complete ALL the requirements.   […]

[…] – Click Here Lone Scout We have Lone Scout resources for families that traditional Scouting programs might not be available in their area or have a nomad lifestyle like living from their RV (Roadschooling), boats, or remote cabin. Since they are far away from traditional units, it is hard for them to participate on […]

This module is designed to help you explore how earth science affects your life each day.   1. Choose A or B or C and complete ALL the requirements:     A. Watch an episode or episodes (about one hour total) of a show about Earth, the weather, geology, volcanoes, or oceanography. Then do […]

[…] plan and conduct an outdoor program that effectively practices outdoor ethics. Mentors den chiefs in the Outdoor Code and practicing Leave No Trace Principles for Kids. Helps Life Scouts understand, plan, and carry out activities or projects meeting conservation service hour requirements. Supports recognition: Encourages Scouts and leaders to complete the Outdoor Ethics Awareness […]

[…] outdoor, Sea Exploring, sports, career education, arts, skilled trades, social service, fire and rescue, and communications). 1991: All Career Awareness posts were transferred into the new Learning for Life subsidiary. 1995: The Outdoor Exploring Committee met to consider options of how to better serve older youth interested in the outdoors. February 9, 1998: Venturing was officially created […]

[…]   D. Design on paper an inhabited base located on Mars or the moon. Consider the following: the energy source, how the base will be constructed, the life-support system, food, entertainment, the purpose and function, and other things you think would be important. Then do the following:       1. Draw or build […]

This module is designed to help you explore how engineering and simple machines called levers affect your life each day.   1. Choose A or B or C and complete ALL the requirements.     A. Watch an episode or episodes (about one hour total) of a show about anything related to motion or […]

This module is designed to help you explore how technology affects your life each day.   1. Choose A or B or C and complete ALL the requirements.     A. Watch an episode or episodes (about one hour total) of a show about anything related to technology. Then do the following:     […]

This module is designed to help you explore how science affects your life each day.   1. Choose A or B or C and complete ALL the requirements.     A. Watch an episode or episodes (about one hour total) of a show about anything related to science. Then do the following:     […]

[…] for this position and a way to evaluate success. The outdoor ethics guide is a troop position of responsibility that counts for the leadership requirement for Star, Life, and Eagle ranks. It was instituted in the 13th edition of the Scouts BSA Handbook. This replaces the role of the Leave No Trace trainer, which […]

[…] defined need (even Next Door) will inspire youth and adults in and out of Scouting to higher levels of service and volunteerism.  However, be mindful that the life lessons learned by planning and working with others are invaluable and provide additional program experiences to help youth members learn qualities of good citizenship and gain […]

[…] youth in the Scouts BSA program. “The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law,” said Roger Mosby, president and chief executive officer of The Boy Scouts of […]

[…] do? Who are the other members of the crew that I might know? What is Venturing’s connection with Scouting? How do I fit Venturing into a busy life? What makes this crew different from others in the area? What keeps other crew members coming back? Complete Personal Safety Awareness Training. State intention to join the […]

[…] of being a Lone Scout With Lone Scout registration a youth will receive (1) a membership card; (2) the right to subscribe at half price to Scout Life, the magazine for all youth; (3) the right to purchase Scouting literature and equipment, and wear the uniform (including the special Lone Scout neckerchief and medallion) […]