Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award for Bears and Wolves Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award For Cub Scouts – Bear and Wolf This Supernova award can be earned by Cub Scouts like you who want to soar in science.To earn the award you must be a Bear or Wolf Cub Scout who is […]

[…] Fill out the Outdoor Ethics Guide Goals and Evaluation form with your advisor. (See Appendix A.) 1. Explain and Demonstrate Advancement Requirements OUTDOOR ETHICS RELATED RANK REQUIREMENTS: SCOUT 1E. Repeat from memory the Outdoor Code. List the seven principles of Leave No Trace. Explain the difference between the two.  TENDERFOOT 1C.  Explain how you […]

[…] outdoor-related rank advancement requirements were reviewed and realigned based on guidance from the National Outdoor Ethics and Conservation Subcommittee. These adjustments will help more effectively build a Scout’s outdoor ethics knowledge and align with the information in the Scouts BSA Handbook and Fieldbook. The requirements now build in a logical way through the ranks, […]

Merit badges, badges of rank, and Eagle Palms may be earned by registered Scouts, including Lone Scouts, and by qualified Venturers or Sea Scouts who are not yet 18 years old. Venturers and Sea Scouts qualify by achieving First Class rank as a Scout or Lone Scout (or as a Varsity Scout prior to […]

[…] Youth: BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award Adult: BSA Distinguished Conservationist Organizations and Individuals: BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award Certificate World Conservation Award The World Conservation Award provides an opportunity for individual Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Sea Scouts to think globally and act locally to preserve and improve our environment. This program is designed to help youth members gain awareness that all […]

Eagle Scout candidates will continue to use the current rank requirements until June 30, 2022 and will not be required to complete the new Citizenship in Society Merit Badge as long as they complete all of the current Eagle Rank requirements before July 1, 2022.   They do not have to submit their final Eagle […]

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 […]

Frequently Asked Questions Q: Why are the updates taking effect on June 1? A: In the BSA computer systems all Scouts are automatically moved from one grade to the next, this is called “roll-over”.  The effect date of June 1 is to coincide with grade roll-over.  As a practical matter, June 1 is the […]

Welcoming Refugees and Foreign Nationals into the Boy Scouts of America The work of one’s parents or the situation of one’s nation should not derail a young person’s Scouting ambitions. The BSA has a long history of welcoming refugees and foreign nationals into our program – especially in times of need and conflict. In […]

ESP The Boy Scouts of America Introduces New Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Merit badge will be available to youth in Scouts BSA program beginning November 1 Irving, TX – November 1, 2021— Today, The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, announced the launch of […]

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 […]

The 14th edition of the  Scouts BSA Handbook includes changes to advancement requirements. For example, the number of overnight camping activities required for the First-Class rank was reduced from six to three, and for the Scout Rank, members are no longer required to demonstrate, but must discuss, pocketknife safety to satisfy the requirement. The text […]

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 […]

This FAQ will hopefully answer your questions on how you can join your local Scouting program as a Scout, Parent or Volunteer. How old (or young) can a youth be to join Scouting? Is there a Scouting unit in my area? Must I be a U.S. citizen to join Scouting? Are Cub Scouts the […]

Since 1910, conservation has been an integral part of the program of the Boy Scouts of America. The BSA has been a positive force in conservation and environmental efforts. Scouts have rendered distinguished public service by helping to conserve wildlife, energy, forests, soil, and water. Past generations of Scouts have been widely recognized for […]

[…] have not already earned.) Discuss with your counselor what kind of science, technology, engineering, and math was used in the adventure or option.     Wolf Cub Scouts Bear Cub Scouts Webelos Scouts Code of the Wolf Robotics Game Design     Option A: Complete both of the following: (a) Conduct an opinion survey through […]

It’s official!  The Cub Scout program will be updated for the 2024-25 program year.  Over the past several years the National Cub Scouting Committee under the leadership of past chair Lisa Wylie and current chair Audrey Oakes has identified four areas to improve the Cub Scout program to ensure that it is fun, simple, […]

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, […]

[…] in or serve on staff for leadership training such as National Youth Leadership Training, National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience, Order of the Arrow National Leadership Seminar, Sea Scout SEAL Training, or Wood Badge (for Venturers 18 or older). You may also participate in non-BSA leadership training courses such as those delivered by the National […]

Outdoor Adventures Each rank in Cub Scouting has Adventures that take Cub Scouts outdoors.  The outdoors can be urban or rural it does not need to be a remote location.  From a one foot hike to a five mile hike Cub Scouts learn about their natural surroundings. Pack Overnighter Packs can conduct overnight campouts.  […]

Applications Workbook FAQ Award Requirements Conservation & Environment Conservation Awards Introduction of the BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award Conservation and the Boy Scouts of America have been partners for a long time. Camping, hiking, and respect for the outdoors are a part of the Scouting heritage. Many of the requirements for advancement from Tenderfoot […]

NOTICE For further resources and information please email us at SpecialNeedsChair@ scouting.org The basic premise of Scouting for youth with disabilities is that all youth want to participate fully and be respected like every other member of the unit. While there are, by necessity, units exclusively composed of Scouts with disabilities, experience has shown […]

Den Leader Tips & Tricks Videos Rank Overview Den Leader Tips Scoutbook Hacks Scoutbook is the BSA’s online unit management tool and helps Scouts, parents and leaders track advancement and milestone achievements along the Scouting trail. The Den Leader Experience is a web app that makes it easier than ever for den leaders to […]

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 […]

Cub Scout Position-Specific Training Facilitated Learning Materials (for use by Council/District Training Staff) Instructor Syllabus Spanish Instructor Syllabus  Leaders who complete either the online or facilitated training are considered trained for their position.   Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) This one-and-a-half day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor […]

General Questions What is the age range for joining Scouts BSA? Youth can join Scouts BSA if they are at least 10 years old, currently in the fifth grade and register on or after March 1st; OR have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old, OR are age 11 but have not reached age […]

After June 1st the following updates will be made to Webelos and Arrow of Light in Cub Scouting. Webelos will only be for 4th grade Cub Scouts and Arrow of Light will no longer be associated with Webelos.  The Webelos badge of rank is earned by completing the six required Adventures and any two […]

[…] March 01, 2022, those modifications will be removed, and the standard rules for advancement and merit badges will again become effective.  These requirements are published at https://www. scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/ and in the Requirements Guidebook.  Specifically, these modifications related to the swimming requirements for Second and First class ranks, virtual activities for Tenderfoot, Second and First […]

When compared to the cost of sports and many other activities, there is no doubt that Scouting delivers great value to its members!  Costs include BSA membership fees, uniform costs, and nominal activity fees that may be charged locally. Of course, these costs may be offset by unit fundraising and other available scholarship funds. […]

Webelos Scout Supernova Award Please use the Advancement Report, No.34403, as documentation for the Nova Award. Submit the Supernova Award Application, below, as instructed in the requirements. Submit any questions regarding the Nova or Supernova awards to program.content@scouting.org Effective June 1, 2015, the rank requirements for Cub Scouts are changing (see www.scouting.org/programupdates for these new requirements). Cub Scouts […]