C: The Unit Leader’s Role  IN THIS MODULE CAN DO ATTITUDE BECOMING AN ACCEPTING UNIT BUILDING EMPATHY BUILDING A UNIT LEADERSHIP TEAM TRAINING & SUPPORTING YOUTH LEADERS COUNTERING MYTHS ABOUT DISABILITIES HELPING VOLUNTEERS FROM OUTSIDE YOUR UNIT OUTING AND ADVENTURE PLANNING SUPPORTING SIBLINGS Can Do Attitude As a Scout leader you will continue to be […]

  Activity Plan 2 for Plan Ahead and Prepare—Exploring Meal Planning Download Event and Solution Travel Cards (.PDF file) Exploring Pretrip Planning This activity will take approximately 65 minutes. What Your Group Will Learn After participating in this activity plan, which is designed to help participants learn about backcountry travel, they will be able to […]

Q. Which ECSI training programs meet the Boy Scouts of America’s training requirements? A. The following ECSI CPR/AED and first aid training materials meet Boy Scouts of America training requirements and are designed to fully support membership. They will help provide Scouts with the tools needed to gain the knowledge and skills required to save […]

Scouting is a youth-led, youth-run program, but the youth must be trained to be leaders. Adult role models in Scouting provide an ideal learning experience for all youth. Every adult volunteer has something valuable to offer. On a typical weekend campout, Scouts might work with an adult volunteer who teaches the Fishing merit badge and […]

Awards Cub Scouts Earn as Individuals Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts may earn the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award by meeting the following requirements and activities. The Cub Scout will receive the pocket flap award, which is to be worn on the right pocket flap of the uniform shirt. […]

Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award Venturers and Venturing Advisors interested in learning more about outdoor ethics and Leave No Trace should begin by exploring the Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award. The requirements are as follows: Recite from memory and explain the meaning of the Outdoor Code. Watch the National Park Service Leave No Trace video. Complete the […]

Youth Protection Training Modules Required Modules Overview and Policies Sexual Abuse Bullying Optional Modules Emotional Abuse Physical Abuse Neglect Exposure to Violence Viewing of these learning modules does not result in YPT Certification Completion of the learning modules on this page does not meet the requirement for Youth Protection Training certification. To receive certification, take […]

The Scouts BSA program is a source of inspiration for countless individuals who have dedicated themselves to the values it embodies. It is easy to assume that our years of involvement have made us experts, leaving us with nothing new to learn. As commissioners our calling is distinct—to be the foremost wellspring of support and guidance for our Troops. Achieving this lofty goal necessitates a spirit of perpetual learning and an openness to embracing latest ideas. To help you support this, I will delve into the concrete suggested resources commissioners can use to elevate themselves into the single most indispensable resource for Scouts BSA leaders.

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Cub Scout Day Camps are facilitated by local councils and individuals who serve as camp director, program director or staff adviser must be nationally certified by taking the National Camping School Day Camp Administration section. To be nationally certified as a day camp director, program director or staff adviser, individuals must complete a three-part training […]

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 […]

Pinewood Derby Partnered with a parent or guardian, Cub Scouts work together, strengthening bonds and building confidence – and their own custom race cars! They begin with an official Pinewood Derby Race Car kit, then create a design, then carve it from the wood block provided in the kit, and detail it with paint, decals […]

https://youtu.be/66d9hWPCbTM SUMMARY Robert Baden-Powell once said the definition of the Scout motto Be Prepared is this: “A Scout must prepare himself by previous thinking out and practicing how to act on any accident or emergency so that he is never taken by surprise.” Baden-Powell also advocated that young men spend a lot of time learning […]

1910: The Boy Scouts of America was established. In the very first National Executive Board meeting report, there was a discussion about finding ways to retain older boys with age-specific program and challenges appropriate for them. 1935: The BSA created a “Senior Scout” division for boys 15 and older. The Senior Scout programs included the Sea Scouts, […]

The Kandersteg Connection Your International Scouting Experience is not complete without a visit to Kandersteg International Scout Centre, the Permanent Mini Jamboree, and dream of Lord Baden Powell! Kandersteg [International Scout Centre] has been in Joshua Dick’s DNA since his youth and continues throughout his adult life. Read on to find out how this piece […]

Back To: 2023 National Outdoor Conference Preconference Workshops Autumn Adventure Trek Limited to 20This provisional backpacking trek will combine a multiday backcountry adventure with guided discussions along the trail about BSA outdoor programs. Led by Philmont staff, this will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. The route will not be strenuous; […]

Activity Plan for Our Natural World Grabbing Your Group’s Attention (20 minutes) Your group will be going on a nature scavenger hunt. Rather than collecting objects, they will be listing ideas on paper. The hunt will help participants discover how much they have in common with the natural world and how the natural world influences […]

Resource Material Aquatics Supervision is the primary resource for aquatics at the unit level. Aquatics activities at district and council day and short-term/long-term (overnight, resident) camps must follow appropriate National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) standards. Aquatics Leadership Training Programs Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training programs are available online at my.scouting.org and may also […]

Trust is an essential aspect of our relationship with others – bothpersonally and corporately. Learning to trust is the challenge. Todayyoung people live in an increasingly pluralistic society made up ofmultiple nationalities, cultures, and religions. One way to work toward asafe future is to learn to get along and work together. Understand is agood start […]

Ranger Award The Ranger Award exemplifies a challenging high-level outdoor/high-adventure skills advancement program. Once earned, it will identify a Ranger as a person who is highly skilled at a variety of outdoor sports and interests, trained in outdoor safety, and ready to lead or assist others in activities. LEARN MORE Quest Award While working on […]

You love exploring your passions, making new friends, and discovering the world. You’re always looking for an adventure. Rappelling a cliff. Perfecting your shot. Designing a robot. Kayaking into the sunset. Exploring your faith. Volunteering at an animal shelter. The choice is yours! Each activity provides an opportunity to shine and learn more about yourself […]

Outdoor adventure is the promise made to boys and girls when they join Scouting. Young people yearn for outdoor programs that stir their imagination and interest. In the outdoors, they have opportunities to acquire skills that make them more self-reliant. They can explore canoe and hiking trails and complete challenges they first thought were beyond […]

SCOUTS BSA Youth 11-17 years old Ready to Join? What is Scouts BSA? Scouts BSA is a year-round program for youth 11-17 years old that provides fun, adventure, learning, challenge, and responsibility to help them become the best version of themselves. For the first time in its 100+ year history, the iconic program of the […]

VENTURING Coed Ages 14-20 Venturing is a youth-led program all about building adventures with your friends. Choose to do activities that matter to you and develop essential skills like leadership, event-planning, organization, communication, and responsibility while having a blast! Find Venturing Crews Near You ZIP Code Find and Apply Welcome To Venturing Everyone has that […]

FAQs 1. May service be provided by individual Scout and their Family? Yes, of course. If you have identified an opportunity right next door and your smaller working group is the right personal approach; great! Successfully addressing a defined need (even Next Door) will inspire youth and adults in and out of Scouting to higher […]