Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award for Bears and Wolves Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova AwardFor 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 active with […]

SUMMARY Have you ever been told that your insurance is dependent upon wearing your field uniform (which is a myth, by the way)? Well, get ready, because we’re going to talk about what types of insurance coverage are available and where to find more information on coverage for Scouts, registered volunteer Scouters, and chartered organizations […]

https://youtu.be/2pMPpWuqWtg SUMMARY The Boy Scouts of America and the National Rifle Association (NRA) have worked together for more than 100 years to develop a strong shooting sports program. Many NRA trained men and women in BSA local councils are willing and available to work with units and youth. Too often, individual units want to go […]

SUMMARY So you want to launch a water bottle rocket. These pressurized rockets use pressurized air and water and can fly at 100 mph. Unfortunately, used improperly or carelessly, they have been known to burst, strike spectators, or launch into the face of a participant. And yes, this has really happened. The rockets have also […]

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 […]

SEA SCOUTS Co-Ed 14-20 years old SEA SCOUTS For over 100 years Sea Scouting has promoted better citizenship and improved members’ boating skills through instruction and practice in water safety, boating skills, outdoor, social, service experiences, and knowledge of our maritime heritage. LEARN MORE SEA SCOUTS Sea Scout units–called ships–are established all across the country on […]

100+ years of tradition backed by the latest digital technology The Scouts BSA tools and resource section is your one-stop resource to help you serve more Scouts in your area. From recruiting ideas to social media best practices, this section provides resources you need to build, activate, and improve your troop marketing and recruiting strategy. […]

Check out our visualization of Summit Rank recipients around the country! Recipients are mapped by the location of the council headquarters and the size of the Venturing logo indicates the number of awardees from that council. Our list is updated periodically based on the national database of Summit Rank recipients. If you have received your […]

Filter Awards by Program Cub Scout Eagle Scout Explorer High Adventure Base Staff Order of the Arrow Scout Sea Scout Venturer Amount: $500 – $999 $1,000 – $1,999 $2,000 – $4,999 $5,000 – $9,999 $10,000 – $49,999 $50,000 – $70,000 SHOW RESULTS NESA World Explorer Alumni Relations Award Amount: Varies To qualify as a Eagle […]

Fiscal Management Fiscal Management (FM) is designed to give council staff and volunteers a greater understanding of the fiscal management and administrative processes of a local council. The greatest benefits from this course occur when the Scout executive and accounting specialist attend together, as well as the council treasurer or other finance volunteers. Due to […]

RESOURCES CAMP DIRECTOR RESOURCES Camp Director Resources Page This page is meant to have a place for directors of local council camps to access a variety of resources that may help your camp operation. Many of these resources are on the public domain and are not affiliated with the BSA. We do not endorse any […]

Pat Fountain’s Reflection on his time as an International Staff Support Team Stafferat the 2017 BSA National Jamboree. Imagine you are at a Scout camp and awakened to the sounds of foreign languages. Or rolling out of your tent to be greeted by Scouters in yellow, red or bright blue uniforms. No you would not […]

International 101: International Letters of Introduction and Event Verification While you are considering future International Scouting Travel, now is a great time to review one of the resources offered by the International Committee and Department: the International Letter of Introduction (ILI) and Event Verification Request. Let’s take a look at what it is and the process […]

Throughout the last few months, we heard from parents in our Scouting family who are navigating the challenges of parenting through the COVID-19 crisis. We posed these questions to independent experts on matters related to youth development to help provide some answers to our community. Importantly, these answers are designed to provide information and should […]

What is a Short-Term Camp? A short-term camp is any council-organized overnight camping program, whether one-time or continuing, that is one, two or three nights in length where the council or its agents provide the staffing and may provide program and food services, and includes camps conducted off council properties. National training courses are subject […]

For over 100 years, the Order of the Arrow (OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Learn more about the Order of the Arrow.

“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 […]

In order to qualify to host the Short-term camp Administrator course, the council will need to provide the name of the qualified trainer. A trainer qualifies if they hold a current certification in Resident Camp Director from National Camping School.  If approved councils will be authorized to offer the training multiple times over a one-year […]

The Leave No Trace principles might seem unimportant until you consider the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors. One poorly located campsite or campfire may have little significance, but thousands of such instances seriously degrade the outdoor experience for all. Leaving no trace is everyone’s responsibility. Leave No Trace Awareness Instilling values in young […]

Back to: Marketing Awards 2022 Honorees The National Marketing Awards honors councils who have demonstrated marketing excellence in building and promoting the Scouting brand through: Fundraising, Membership Recruitment, Program Implementation, or Social/Digital Outreach. We celebrate the work of this year’s award-winning councils! FUNDRAISING Chattahoochee Council – Columbus, GA Circle Ten Council – Dallas, TX Gateway […]

NATIONAL MARKETING AWARDS The Boy Scouts of America National Marketing Awards Program is designed to recognize outstanding efforts by councils in marketing, communicating, implementing and promoting the Scouting program. Through the awards, the BSA will gather and share best practices submitted by councils across the country. View Past Honorees Get Ready for the 2024 National […]

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 […]

The Leave No Trace principles might seem unimportant until you consider the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors. One poorly located campsite or campfire may have little significance, but thousands of such instances seriously degrade the outdoor experience for all. Leaving no trace is everyone’s responsibility. Leave No Trace Awareness Instilling values in young […]

This common saying is a simple yet effective way to get backcountry visitors to take their trash home with them. There is no reason why people cannot carry out of the backcountry the extra food and packaging materials that they carried in with them in the first place. Trash and litter in the backcountry ranks […]

Quick Concept for Leave What You Find Exploring Natural Settings and Archaeological Areas This activity should take about 60 minutes. What Your Group Will Learn After participating in this activity plan, which is designed to help participants learn about the value of leaving natural features and cultural artifacts undisturbed, participants will be able to Describe […]

The principles of Leave No Trace might seem unimportant until you consider the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors. One poorly located campsite or campfire may have little significance, but thousands of such instances seriously degrade the outdoor experience for all. Leaving no trace is everyone’s responsibility. 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare Proper trip […]

What Activities Do Scouts BSA Participants Do? Scouting allows boys and girls to experience the thrills of adventuring with the guidance of more than 100 years of outdoor experience. Whether paddling a kayak down a white-water stream or sharing stories by the campfire with other Scouts, we encourage young people to grow into their best […]

The Boy Scouts of America offers an online member and unit renewal process.  Listed below are several resources to assist with smooth and improved renewal processes.  All units and members currently registered with the BSA need to complete this process on a yearly basis. Use these resources to help your unit’s renewal. You can also […]

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