[…] are watched on the internet each day. We use it to display the spirit of Scouting through compelling stories. Discover inspiration features such as Saborn Va who started a troop in Utah for fellow refugee children, or an action-packed anthem video from the BSA. Sharing any one of these videos can be a great […]

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 […]

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 […]

[…] outdoor leaders. Schedule Overview Pre-Conference courses Tuesday – Thursday Conference Check-In will open at 1:00pm on Thursday Conservation Good Turn Award Project – after lunch Conference events start Thursday evening (evening meal at 6:00, Conference Grand Opening at 7:00) Conference sessions all day and evening on Friday and Saturday Conference ends Saturday evening (around […]

[…] has been selected to be the only JOTA/JOTI location in the world that will enable local Scouts to communicate directly with NASA astronaut Jeff Williams, a former Star Scout who is currently on board the International Space Station. This communication will be relayed live to all other JOTA stations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area […]

[…] N Narragansett* National Capitol Area Nevada Area* New Birth of Freedom* North Florida Northeast Georgia* Northeast Illinois Northeast Iowa Northeastern Pennsylvania* Northern Lights Northern New Jersey* Northern Star Northwest Georgia* Northwest Texas Norwela* O Occoneechee Ohio River Valley Old Hickory Old North State Orange County Ore-Ida Oregon Trail* Overland Trails Ozark Trails P Pacific […]

[…] Muharram                           Maidoshahem Gahambar is the summer thanksgiving Tiragan is the celebration of Tishtar ( star Sirius), celebrated by splashing each other with water Eid Al Adha commemorates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice Ishmael. The martyrdom of the Ba̒b commemorates the […]

[…] a ceremony to present the winners with a larger than life silver trophy. In 2018, the William I. Koch International Sea Scout Cup was held at Sea Star Base in Galveston, TX, where competitors from 18 different countries gathered. While the racing was intense, and the results hinged on the last few races, all […]

[…] but one tent in a massive Jamboree. Yet it became the meeting place for the BSA and the World. In a given day, one could talk about Star Wars, Global Development, Jelly Beans, and Kandersteg. It was worth it just to see someone discover that the world is their home, through Scouting. The joy […]

[…] 26 27 Asalha Puja, Buddhist; Muharram Muharram Muharram Muharram Muharram Muharram Muharram 28 29 30 31 Muharram Muharram Muharram Muharram Tiragan is the celebration of Tishtar ( star Sirius), celebrated by splashing each other with water. Maidoshahem Gahambar is the summer thanksgiving. Al-Hijira is the Islamic New Year. Muharram is the holy month of […]

[…]           Muharram is the holy month of the Islamic year. Maidoshahem Gahambar is the summer thanksgiving. Tiragan is the celebration of Tishtar ( star Sirius), celebrated by splashing each other with water. Ashura marks the salvation of Mussa at the parting of the Sea for the Israelites and the Battle […]

[…]   Muharram   Muharram                     Maidoshahem Gahambar is the summer thanksgiving Tiragan is the celebration of Tishtar ( star Sirius), celebrated by splashing each other with water The martyrdom of the Ba̒b commemorates the sacrifice of His life for the Cause of God in 1850. […]

[…]       Asalha Puja, Buddhist               Maidoshahem Gahambar is the Zoroastrian summer thanksgiving. Tiragan is the celebration of Tishtar ( star Sirius), celebrated by splashing each other with water. Independence Day is the celebration of American freedom. The martyrdom of the Ba̒b commemorates the sacrifice of His […]

[…] and going to Waffle House with his friends. National VOA Vice President of Program Jacob Schmidt Advisor: Elizabeth Finley Jacob Schmidt is from Burnsville, Minnesota in Northern Star Council and is thrilled to continue serving as the 2024-25 NVOA Vice President of Program. Currently, Jacob serves as the 2023-24 NVOA Vice President of Communications. […]

Journey to Excellence Journey to Excellence is the Boy Scouts of America program to help Packs, Troops, Crews, Ships and Posts to plan, monitor and evaluate their performance and their ability to serve youth.   There are specific criteria for the unit to plan and accomplish.  Journey to Excellence is a number of performance measurements that […]

It depends on the program. Some programs require clergy to serve as counselor; others allow a parent or family member. Please check the specific guidelines for your religious program.

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STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics STEM is part of an initiative the Boy Scouts of America has taken on to encourage the natural curiosity of youth members and their sense of wonder about these fields through existing programs. From archery to welding, Scouts can’t help but enjoy the wide range of STEM-related activities. To support […]

Administrative Reviews The administrative review provides a detailed assessment of the local council’s operational practices. It is designed for first-time Scout executives and is also an opportunity to alert council volunteer and professional leadership on issues that might require corrective action according to the rules and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America, federal, state and local […]

Download the print friendly document (Cub Scout Version 2007 rev.) Introduction It Happened to Me is a video presentation produced by the Boy Scouts of America for viewing by Cub Scouts and their parents. Parents who have viewed the video gave it high marks for addressing personal safety issues in a very non-threatening manner. The […]

Programs your troop can run with the proper trained leadership.  Below are a sample of the programs that Scouts BSA may participate in. For information about these and other shooting opportunities see the BSA shooting sports manual at https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/shooting-sports/  Open Archery shoot – a beginner archery shoot  Archery Instructional – the basics of archery moving toward […]