[…] – The BSA Guide to Awards and Insignia presents detailed information to enable our members to wear the correct complete uniform on all suitable occasions. Scouts BSA Requirements – Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The steps in the advancement system help Scouts to […]

Training Course Codes (updated 10/26/21) Philmont Training Center CubCast and ScoutCast Training Forms Commissioner Training Trained Leader Requirements (Updated June 2022) Course Director’s Conferences 2024 Summit NAYLE Flyer 2024 Philmont NAYLE Flyer 2024 Summit Leadership Challenge and NAYLE Flyer 2024 Summit Leadership Challenge Flyer 2024 Philmont Leadership Challenge Flyer Application for a Seabadge Course

[…] Committee’s Messengers of Peace (MoP) committee. The award is open to registered Scouts who have made significant contributions to the promotion of peace and have met the requirements laid out in the MoP Program Guide. Scouts may be nominated for this award by any registered Scout Leader and must be approved by their Council […]

[…] is available in the BSA Learn Center on My.Scouting. STEM Nova Counselor/Supernova Mentor Training As of Jun 1, 2022 these awards are administered by the local council. The requirements for the awards along with other program support are on this website.  Training for use by the Council can be found at https://www.scouting.org/stem-nova-awards/volunteer-support/. Council Support Distinguished […]

[…] Scout leaders as well as District Committee members. How To Get the Award Obtain a Scouter’s Training Award Progress Record & Application at https://www.scouting.org/training/adult/ . Once the requirements have been met, take your completed document to your local Council Service Center to be processed. Once approved a copy should go back to the unit […]

Overview To recognize those adults and youth who have completed training required for their position. Who Can Earn This Award? Presented to Scouts BSA youth members, Venturing youth, and adults upon completion of training; also may be worn by den chiefs who have completed den chief training How To Get the Award Either given by […]

Citizenship is not required of youth or adult members. If you live outside the United States and are not a U.S. citizen, it may be more beneficial to join the Scouting association in your own nation. The World Organization of the Scout Movement provides contact information for all national Scouting organizations on its Web site […]

At minimum, each Scout will need a uniform and a handbook. Additional supplies and equipment may be needed for certain activities such as camping trips or field days. What equipment is needed, as well as whether it will be provided by the unit, will vary. Unit leaders should provide parents with information about any supplies […]

Use this application to renew a currently approved historic trail. Renewal is required every five years. Outdoor Programs/Properties Department approval is based on compliance with historic trail specifications and the content provided in the application.  BSA Historic Trails Index

The Finance Impact has credentials for the following research sites.  Foundation Center Matching Gifts Finder – no password required   To obtain the login names and passwords: Log In to MyBSA Go To Resources In FID gadget, click on Research Instructions

All adult leaders are first required to take Youth Protection Training.  When that is completed, training for each position in Cub Scouting is available on-line.  There are additional training courses available in your local area.  Visit www.scouting.org/training/ for more details. Three Steps to Becoming a Trained Leader STEP ONE: SET UP A MY.SCOUTING ACCOUNT Visit My.Scouting  and create […]

https://youtu.be/HGVMkccVB-4 SUMMARY Zip lines, canopy tours, and aerial adventure parks can be exhilarating fun for troops, teams, ships, and crews. The BSA has developed guidance for leaders in planning and participating in these activities at council camps and appropriate commercial facilities. Use of privately installed, maintained, or operated zip lines by any unit, district, or […]

SUMMARY Have you ever been told that your insurance is dependent upon wearing your field uniform (which is a myth, by the way)? Well, get ready, because we’re going to talk about what types of insurance coverage are available and where to find more information on coverage for Scouts, registered volunteer Scouters, and chartered organizations […]

SUMMARY An indoor trampoline park is an enclosed gymnasium-like space holding many connected trampolines that turn it into a massive trampoline area. What may seem like a fun and safe activity can actually pose many risks. You can identify and help to mitigate those risks with a little research and some discussion with your chosen […]

Adult Audience Only SUMMARY Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a brain disorder found more commonly in children, but adults can have it as well. It involves difficulty with keeping attention, controlling one’s urges, and in maintaining the ability to act appropriately in response to different situations. GENERAL INFORMATION ADHD may include problems involving […]

Adult Audience Only SUMMARY Herbicides are often used to control weeds at home, camp, and just about anywhere people are likely to get together. Applied correctly, they can assist in controlling unwanted weeds and plants. Applied incorrectly, herbicides or chemicals can be extremely dangerous to humans and animals, and impact the environment. Always check the […]

SUMMARY Horseback riding along trails in the wilderness, our national or state parks, or at your council camp can be a welcome highlight for any outdoor activity. When planning such an event, here are a few resources and guidelines to consider. GENERAL INFORMATION As per the Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities, No. 680-685, Wolf and […]

100+ years of tradition backed by the latest digital technology The Scouts BSA tools and resource section is your one-stop resource to help you serve more Scouts in your area. From recruiting ideas to social media best practices, this section provides resources you need to build, activate, and improve your troop marketing and recruiting strategy. […]

As a VOA Officer, you will have privilege and responsibility of serving the Venturing community. You will work with a team of youth officers and adult advisors to suggest programmatic changes, lead events, and host trainings for the Venturing and Scouting community. As an officer, you have the opportunity to give back to the program […]

As a VOA Officer, you will have privilege and responsibility of serving the Venturing community. You will work with a team of youth officers and adult advisors to suggest programmatic changes, lead events, and host trainings for the Venturing and Scouting community. As an officer, you have the opportunity to give back to the program […]

Venturing training courses can take on many different forms; from peer-to-peer discussions, to online classes, to lessons gained while on outdoor adventures, the possibilities are endless. The resources below are just some of the many options that have been created to help you develop knowledgeable, trained youth and adults. The PowerPoint presentations compiled below were created […]

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home crews. The program is usually presented by individual Scout councils in a week-long program, although it can be split over two weekends. LEARN […]

CUB SCOUTS Boys & Girls |Grades K-5 Ready to Join? DO YOUR BEST. HAVE FUN DOING IT. The best way to find out what you do best is to do it. Catch a fish. Ride a bike. Set up a tent. Build a Pinewood Derby® car. Shoot a bow and arrow. Cub Scouting offers boys […]

In early October the 2022 National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) released the 2022 NCAP Standards.   Numerous requests came in to clarify SQ-407.  It was determined that a revision was needed to make it easier for councils and camps to understand exactly what was required to operate their shooting sports programs.  Slight tweaks were made, and […]

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This section contains information for councils on how to raise operating funds, capital required to maintain the camps and other physical assets as well as information to raise major gifts and manage the endowment fund.   Fund Development Webinar Series Video Links FOS (Friends of Scouting) Project Sales Special Fundraising Events United Way Product Sales […]

The BSA’s four national high-adventure bases are looking for quality staff members. The Florida Sea Base, Northern Tier High Adventure Base, Summit Bechtel Reserve, and Philmont Scout Ranch annually seek applications from qualified men and women. Each season, for example, Philmont alone employs more than 1,100 individuals, from trail-guide rangers to backcountry program staffers to […]

JOTA is a spectacular opportunity to introduce Scouts to amateur radio. For many, this will be their first exposure to the world of ham radio. Some will go on to become hams, enjoying the hobby for a lifetime. A few will even find the basis of a career in science and technology. We’ve assembled a […]

Supplemental training is designed to provide orientation beyond the basic training offered in leader-specific training. Fundamentals of Training The course introduces teaching techniques and skills to new Scout trainers but is also designed to help all Scouters, regardless of their experience, present effective training. Intended for both youth and adult trainers, the course will help […]

SUMMARY Each year, heat-related illnesses strike the unprepared. Prevention is key! Be prepared by acclimating to the environment for at least seven days before going on an outdoor adventure; drinking plenty of fluids and eating a healthy diet beforehand; and continuing to drink fluids when outdoors on hot or humid days. Be sure to drink […]