The periodic User Forum is designed to introduce fiscal concepts to local council BSA staff & volunteers.     Local Council Accounting Update 2022 – Leases & Gifts of Non-financial assets – slide deck– recording March 2021 Fiscal Concepts Forum – slides – recording  March 2024 Fiscal Concepts Webinar – slides – recording  – – Time […]

The Role of Recognition Recognition has been a fundamental part of Scouting from its beginning. Done well, it is a powerful tool that can help leaders set goals, define accomplishments, encourage skill development, celebrate commitment and achievement, and inspire others to strive for similar success. Effective recognition is essential to effective unit service: It provides […]

The Scouting adventure, camping trips, high-adventure excursions, and having fun are important to everyone in Scouting—and so is your safety and well-being. Completing the Annual Health and Medical Record is the first step in making sure you have a great Scouting experience. So what do you need? Get Answers to Frequently-Asked Questions about the Annual […]

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 […]

As of December 2012 1. There has been discussion that this program is all about closing camps. Can you share the reason for the program and the changes that have been proposed? With the camp occupancy rate being 50.4 percent nationwide, a review of camp property utilization needs to be conducted as to how many […]

Welcome to the fun and exciting Yo-Yo Preview Adventure sponsored by Duncan Toys.  This preview adventure gives Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts the opportunity to learn the concepts that make a yo-yo work and the basic physics of a pendulum. Duncan has provide great  instructional videos to help you present this adventure to your den. […]

The Boy Scouts of America is committed to creating safe environments for Scouts and leaders. Child abuse is an uncomfortable topic but an important one for us to cover to ensure the safety and well-being of our Scouts. The Boy Scouts of America has partnered with subject-matter experts from the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation […]

Scouting Safely Guide to Safe Scouting Boy Scouts of America Scouter Code of Conduct Exploring Program Youth Protection and Adult Leadership Aquatics Safety Camping Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs Medical Information and First Aid Chemical Fuels and Equipment Activity Planning and Risk Assessment Sports and Activities Insurance Transportation Winter Activities Animal and Insect Hazards Incident Reporting […]

SUMMARY High-adventure trips are intended to deliver wilderness and learning adventures that last a lifetime. Being both medically and physically prepared for these trips will help ensure they are as safe and enjoyable as they are memorable. While this is true for all Scouts, it is especially critical for adult leaders to be prepared! GENERAL […]

SUMMARY Make sure you and your entire group read and understand the Risk Advisory before you begin. GENERAL INFORMATION Signing up for a high-adventure trip just because it sounds great might be problematic if you aren’t healthy or physically prepared to complete it. Understanding what you will experience and what will be expected of you […]

Bobcat Overview Video https://vimeo.com/349486692 The Bobcat Badge is the first badge a Cub Scout earns when they join, with the exception of Lions (Kindergarten).  The Bobcat Badge can be completed in one meeting and is designed to introduce Cub Scouts to the values of Scouting and for them to complete the exercises in the pamphlet […]

“Webelos” stands for “We’ll Be Loyal Scouts.” As Webelos near the end of the Cub Scout trail, it’s time for them to embrace that pledge and prepare for the next leg of the journey: Scouts BSA. Webelos and their families should be familiar and comfortable with the youth and adult leaders of the Scouts BSA […]

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Who Should Attend? Any employee assigned to perform a ranger’s responsibilities on a year-round basis, regardless of title, including assistant rangers. Camp Ranger Basic training must be obtained within 12 months of the date of employment. For information regarding NCAP training requirements for rangers, please review NCAP standard SQ-404.    Why attend Camp Ranger Basic? […]

2019_Unit_JTE_Status_Record_Sheet

2019_Unit_JTE_Status_Record_Sheet

2020_Unit_JTE_Status_Record_Sheet