Program Ideas for Bringing World Scouting to Units The world came to the United States in 2019 for the 24th World Scout Jamboree. For ten amazing days, more than 45,000 Scouts and Scouters from 170+ countries camped together, forging friendships that will last a lifetime. Being part of a World Scout Jamboree is a life-[…]

SCOUTS BSA Youth 11-17 years old SCOUTS BSA Scouts BSA is the traditional Scouting experience for youth in the fifth grade through high school. Service, community engagement and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the program as youth lead their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout. […]

of the user profile) to receive credit. Youth Protection Training Once facilitators have been tasked with delivering the adult Youth Protection training, they should contact their Council Scout Executive for access to the materials. Access to the materials should not be shared with anyone else. The materials are available in English and Spanish and are[…]

This page includes the latest information concerning resources and developments affecting the Scouts BSA program. Bookmark this page to get the latest program updates from the National Scouts BSA Committee. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on print Scouts BSA Office Hours session November 12, 2020 Updated November[…]

Awards Cub Scouts Earn as Individuals Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award Tiger through Webelos Cub Scouts can earn the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award in each of the program years, as long as the requirements are completed each year. The first time the award is earned, the Cub Scout will receive the pocket[…]

Below are examples of procedures a council advancement committee might consider for camp settings. How to handle staff training on the particulars of advancement in each program—Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts—as appropriate. This training could be conducted or supervised by members of the council advancement committee. Which merit badges may be offered[…]

The Boy Scouts of America is proud to provide the Scouting experience to all youth who meet membership requirements. Youth can join Cub Scouting or Scouts BSA and have the opportunity to grow and learn from Scouting. There are many opportunities for youth to benefit from the Scouting experience. The Lone Scout plan is a[…]

Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. Scouts plan their own advancement and progress at their own pace as they meet each challenge. Scouts are recognized and rewarded for each achievement, which helps them gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Scout grow in[…]

directly with the youth in the pack.  A pack committee is an opportunity to involve all parents and adults in the family. Literature Cub Scout Leader Book The Cub Scout Leader Book gives the details on how a Pack is organized.  This is the best resources for Cubmasters and Pack Committee[…]

  First graders, and anyone beyond that grade who is new to Cub Scouting, completes the Bobcat Badge prior to working on their grade-specific badge of rank. Kindergartners, who are Lions, do not work on the Bobcat Badge.   Kindergarten LionFirst Grade TigerSecond Grade WolfThird Grade BearFourth Grade WebelosFifth[…]