BSA Calendar of Religious Observances

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 […]

Lion Badge of Rank Overview Video Literature Cub Scout Lion Kit Your time volunteering in Cub Scouting will be rewarding and fun, and the information here will help you get off to the right start.     This brochure is designed to help new families understand the basics of Cub Scouting when they first join. […]

Bear Badge of Rank Overview Literature The Bear Handbook is available at your local Scout Shop or click on the image to order it on-line.  Bear Cub Scout Handbook Bear Den Leader Guide – Free PDF Version Bear Den Leader Guide Your time volunteering in Cub Scouting will be rewarding and fun, and the information […]

Webelos Badge of RankOverview Video https://vimeo.com/349510384 4th Grade Webelos Arrow of LightOverview Video https://vimeo.com/349485164 5th Grade Webelos – Arrow of Light Literature The Webelos Handbook is available at your local Scout Shop or click on the image to order on-line. Webelos Cub Scout Handbook Webelos Den Leader Guide – Free PDF Version Webelos Den Leader Guide […]

Wolf Badge of Rank Overview Video https://vimeo.com/349944600 The Wolf Handbook is available at your local Scout Shop or click on the image to order it on-line.  Wolf Cub Scout Handbook Wolf Den Leader Guide – Free PDF Version Wolf Den Leader Guide Your time volunteering in Cub Scouting will be rewarding and fun, and the […]

What do professionals in Scouting do every day? The responsibilities are as broad as the United States, and the tasks are just as varied. No two days are the same for a typical Scouting professional. No matter where you work, in the city, the suburbs or the countryside, one thing is certain — this is […]

Continue the Adventure Continue the Adventure For more than a century, Boy Scouts of America and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have worked together to instill character, citizenship and fitness in young people. Through the Church of Jesus Christ, millions of young people have been part of the Scouting adventure. More than […]

Contents What is a Service Project? Planning a Service Project Service Project Ideas Public Relations Frequently Asked Questions Recording Service Hours Ideas for Everyday Kindness and Good Turns What is a Service Project? Who: All Scouting groups are encouraged to participate in this service project initiative. What: This is a time for all Scouting groups […]

Advancement Cub Scout activities are centered around earning  badges that are specific to each school grade level.  This badge represents a rank.  Advancement refers to the progress a Cub Scout makes toward their badge of rank.  All of the activities for each rank are in the Cub Scout handbooks.  Learn About the Advancement Trail Adventures […]

In recent years, representatives of several national chartered organizations have inquired about the development of a recognition that could be given to registered adult leaders in units chartered to community organizations, similar to the adult religious awards presented by various denominations and faith groups. After study and evaluation, the BSA National Court of Honor approved […]

Tiger Badge of Rank Overview Video Literature The Tiger Handbook is available at your local Scout Shop or click on the image to order on-line. Tiger Cub Scout Handbook Tiger Den Leader Guide – Free PDF Version Tiger Den Leader Guide Your time volunteering in Cub Scouting will be rewarding and fun, and the information here […]

The National Catholic Committee on Scouting, acting through the local diocese, may award the St. George Emblem to members of the laity and clergy, Scouters and non-Scouters alike, who have made significant and outstanding contributions to the spiritual development of Catholic youth in Scouting. Annually, each (arch)diocese is permitted to present one emblem plus one […]

The Shofar Award of the National Jewish Committee on Scouting The Award The National Jewish Committee on Scouting established the Shofar Award to recognize outstanding service by adults in the promotion of Scouting among Jewish youth. Just as the Shofar (Ram’s Horn) calls people to the service of God, so the Shofar Award is a […]

Abbreviations serve the purpose of brevity; they are not always conducive to clarity. The Scouting abbreviations and acronyms listed here can aid communication when you know that your audience will quickly recognize them. Abbreviations may hinder communication with those new to or unfamiliar with the Scouting movement, so use abbreviations carefully and sparingly and avoid […]

A Title Month/Year A 30-Second Conversation May 2013 A Peek Ahead: Topics Planned for January-February November/December 2019 A Peek Ahead: Topics Planned for November-December September/October 2019 A Peek Ahead: Topics Planned for September-October July/August 2019 A Peek Ahead: Topics Planned for July—August May/June 2019 A Peek Ahead: Topics Planned for May-June March/April 2019 A Peek […]

At the very outset, a cooperative and close relationship must exist between all campmasters and the camp ranger. The camp ranger is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and proper use of all camp facilities; any support he can receive in this endeavor is welcome. The precise relationship between the campmaster and the camp ranger should […]

Cloth, silver knot on purple, No. 05007, may be worn by youth or adult members who earned the knot as a youth, above the left pocket. Cloth, purple on silver, No. 05014, may be worn by adult members presented with the recognition, above the left pocket. Adults may wear both knots if they satisfy qualifying […]

The New Troop’s First Campout This guided campout and training session for new Scout troops is designed to give them a good beginning in their first camping experience. This program can be done under the supervision of the campmaster corps. An effective and satisfying outdoor program is vital to the success of any Scout troop. […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Fall 2021 Craig MartinExploring Chair bruin1967@aol.com As a reminder, Exploring is a co-ed program for youth and young adults, ages 10 to 20, which provides opportunities for real-world, hands-on career experiences to help them “Discover Their Future.” The program links young people with mentors and experts affiliated […]

In the latest printing of the Scouts BSA Handbook, the items highlighted in bold underline below 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 […]

A year ago, the theme for the Fall 2021 The Commissioner was our new commissioner culture theme Be the Heart. Built Relationships. Change Lives. Boy, does that theme apply also to this Fall 2022 “The Commissioner” theme of “Taking Care of Commissioners”. And, I think, we could all agree our commissioner staffs need this same consideration applied to them too.

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