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 […]

Venturing has no “official” uniform that all members must wear; in keeping with the flexibility of the Venturing program, uniforms are approved by each individual crew. A crew may choose to design or purchase a Venturing t-shirt, polo, or any number of options. However, the recommended uniform for Venturers and adult advisors is the BSA-supplied green […]

About the BSA Annual Report & Financial Statements Financial Statements Governance Boy Scouts of America Charter Key 3 National Executive Board Board Member Geographic Distribution Board Members Retiring In 2023 Contact the BSA Diversity & Inclusion Scouting’s Tradition and Commitment to Diversity, Our Continuing Journey The Boy Scouts of America Introduces New Citizenship in Society […]

Overview To recognize valuable service of an exceptional nature by a Scout to a religious institution, a school, a community, or another entity while doing his or her Eagle Scout service project. Who Can Earn This Award? Presented to select Eagle Scouts based on their Eagle Scout service project. How to Get the Award An […]

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 […]

  Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America, July 2023 The Boy Scouts of America is the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. Through our world-class programs, we bring together youth of every race, religion, ethnic background, and economic status in programs to develop character, citizenship, and fitness. […]

SUMMARY Youth suicidal behavior is a problem that you may encounter in Scouting or with friends of Scouting youth, but it is often preventable. In order to save the life of a youth at risk, it is important to have a plan in place beforehand, know local professional resources, understand the severity of the problem, […]

Welcome to Awards Central, the Boy Scouts of America’s repository for information about official awards and recognitions. This is where the most up-to-date information about BSA-related awards may be found, including award applications and nomination forms. Those interested in proposing a new award should complete an Award Proposal Application, which includes details about the proposal […]

One hundred years after Arthur Eldred of New York earned this nation’s first Eagle Scout Award, new, independent research demonstrates the significant, positive impact Eagle Scouts have on society every day.  Since it was first awarded in 1912, more than 2 million young men have achieved the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank. The study […]

Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. Scouts plan their own advancement and progress at their own pace as they meet each challenge. Scouts are recognized and rewarded for each achievement, which helps them gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Scout grow in […]

Scout Oath On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Scout Law The Scout Law has 12 points. Each is a goal for […]

What is Messengers of Peace? Messengers of Peace is a World Scout Committee initiative designed to promote and recognize service projects that contribute to world peace. What is the program’s goal? The goal of Messengers of Peace is to inspire millions of young men and women throughout the world to work closer toward achieving peace. […]

A printed copy of this essential reference may be purchased at ScoutShop.org or through your local Scout Shop. Section 1 Official Policy Excerpts from the Rules and Regulations Special Regulations Guidelines for Custom Patches And Emblems Section 2 Cub Scout Insignia Scouts BSA Insignia Venturing Insignia Sea Scout Insignia Section 3 Training Awards Scouting Honors […]

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 […]

If you thrive on challenge, then earning the Supernova award will be right up your alley. To be eligible, you must be a First Class Scout or higher. As a prerequisite, you must first earn any three of the four Nova awards for Scouts BSA. With your parent’s and unit leader’s help, you must select […]

  You must be a Venturer or Sea Scout to earn a Venturing or Sea Scout Supernova award. With your parent’s and unit leader’s help, you must select a council-approved mentor who is a registered Scouter. You may NOT choose your parent or your unit leader. Dr. Sally Ride Supernova Award First-Level Supernova Award for […]

The Boy Scouts of America allows chartered organizations to celebrate Scout Sunday on any day in February that best serves the chartering partner. Some organizations choose the Sunday that falls before February 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day) as the date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. For others, Scout Sunday is […]

B: Basics of Scouting From a Special Needs Perspective IN THIS MODULE Introduction Scouting Ideals Unit Structure Unit Leaders The Patrol Method The Outdoors Awards and Recognition (Advancement) Adult Mentoring Personal Growth Leadership Development The Uniform Protecting Against Abuse Introduction But the real way to get happiness is by giving out happiness to other people. […]

Start a Crew Have an idea for a brand new crew? There aren’t any crews close to you? Not finding what you want? Organizing a Venturing crew is easy to do! We’ve outlined the steps for you here. LEARN MORE Click here Recruiting In order for a crew to be sustainable, they must continually draw […]

Key 4 Julie Dalton National Venturing Advisor Bernie Lockard National Venturing ChairEmail Gail Plucker Commissioner Liaison to Venturing Tim Anderson Director of Older Youth Programs Teams Tanadet Itsarapakdetam Administration George Shields Membership David Bush Program Ken King Relationships Julie Dalton NVOA Advisor Andrew Steckner NVOA President Administration Ian Arnold Administration Support  Dan Carriveau Administration Support  […]

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, […]

Rank Focus: Mentoring The Summit Rank represents Venturing’s highest honor. To achieve this ultimate recognition, you will serve the crew as a leader— both formally and informally— and you will be a mentor to others. In addition, you will strengthen your community be designing and leading a service project to benefit others. The experience gained […]

National Venturing Advisor and Associate Advisor for Territory Support Julie Dalton Julie began her Scouting journey as a Girl Scout, earning her First Class Award, and as the sister to four brothers in Boy Scouts. As a Scouting mother, she has two sons who earned their Eagle award and a daughter who earned her Outdoor […]

The National Venturing Officers’ Association (NVOA) consists of the National Venturing President, the five National Venturing Vice Presidents, and their respective advisors. Give Feedback to the NVOA Request a NVOA Member at your Event Past NVOA Officers Effective June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024 National VOA President Jamey Schnasse Advisor: Julie Dalton Staff Advisor: […]

While working on the Quest Award, Venturers will be required to learn moreabout what makes up a nutritional diet as well as design their ownpersonal exercise plans based upon lifestyle, fitness levels, anddesires for a healthy and long life. Hopefully this program willintroduce Venturers to a sport or sports that they will enjoy the restof […]

BSA Participation in Carijam2020 Caribbean Jamboree hosted by the Scout Association of Trinidad and Tobago Carijam has been postponed until 2021by the event organizers Scouts and Leaders from the BSA are invited to participate in Carijam, a Caribbean jamboree hosted by the Scout Association of Trinidad & Tobago. Event will be held in 2021 – […]

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 through […]

“…Physically Strong, Mentally Awake…” Parts of our Oath and Law ask us to strive for a healthy lifestyle.  That is especially important as we navigate through the COVID pandemic.  Along with a focus on our own personal health and wellness during times like these, our Scouting spirit demands that we also reach outward.  That we help others around us […]

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