Welcome to the Boy Scouts of America Incident Landing Page! At the Boy Scouts of America, the safety and well-being of our members are of paramount importance. We are dedicated to maintaining a secure environment where Scouts, leaders, and volunteers can engage in enriching Scouting experiences with confidence. By reporting an incident In Scouting, you play […]

[…] required? A. WFA training is required by the National Camp Standards for council high-adventure and backcountry camps, backcountry COPE and climbing, and by our national high-adventure bases. There are no unit-centric requirements, only program requirements. Unauthorized and Restricted Activities Q. Is laser tag an approved activity? A. No.  Laser tag is prohibited.   Please review additional information located in the Prohibited […]

[…] 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 currently working on the Nova awards or one of the Supernova awards have two […]

[…] you earn at least two Nova awards for Cub Scouts before earning the Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award. Requirements 1. Complete the adventure appropriate for your rank AND complete either option A or option B. Wolf Cub Scouts Bear Cub Scouts Code of the Wolf Make It Move Option A:  Do all of […]

[…] adults in the family. Your time volunteering in Cub Scouting will be rewarding and fun, and the information here will help you get off to the right start.   This brochure is designed to help new families understand the basics of Cub Scouting when they first join. The Cub Scout Leader Book provides details […]

[…] course of a multi-day camp session, Scouts with disabilities may tire out or act out more as time goes on.  Some Scouts with milder special needs may start camp without needing accommodations but begin to need them later on. The Scouts that come to participate at the waterfront do not necessarily identify themselves to […]

[…] guardian.  This pamphlet can be found in the front of the Scout Handbook.  These Personal Safety Awareness videos replace the Cyber Chip requirement for the Scout and Star ranks. Scouts are encouraged to inform their Parent or Guardian and unit leader before viewing the videos.  For the Scout rank, Scouts must view Digital Safety, […]

A total of 21 merit badges (10 more than required for the Life rank) must be earned for the Eagle Scout rank, including these 14 merit badges: (a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in Society, (e) Citizenship in the World, (f) Communication, (g) Cooking, (h) Personal Fitness, […]

[…] aims of character, citizenship, leadership, and personal fitness are developed. Learn More Cub Scout Awards Cub Scouts can earn other awards in addition to their badge of rank. Check out the awards your child can earn. Learn More Adult Recognition There are various awards for those who serve as Cub Scout leaders. Some have […]

[…] In addition to a certificate and medal, a green-and-white square knot on a khaki background is available to wear on the uniform. CUBMASTER’S KEY AWARD APPLICATION Service Stars Just as you recognize Cub Scouts with service stars, adult leaders are also eligible to receive these pins. After one year of service an adult may […]

[…] fail to address. Participants will likely find it the most valuable program they’ll ever take.  WFA Certification BSA has identified the following providers as meeting the BSA’s requirements for WFA training:   American Red Cross, American Red Cross, and Boy Scouts of America Training Agreement  Emergency Care & Safety Institute, Emergency Care & Safety Institute […]

[…] items highlighted in bold underline below were inadvertently left off the list of qualifying positions of responsibility for the Eagle Scout Award. The requirement should read as follows: EAGLE Rank Requirements While a Life Scout, serve actively in your troop for six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility: Scout troop. Patrol […]

Who is required to take Wilderness First Aid (WFA)? Requirements are program centric. As an example: All four of the BSA high-adventure bases require at least one person per trek (two per trek at Philmont Scout Ranch) to be certified in WFA through an approved provider. Additional participants trained in WFA skills are recommended. […]

[…] just like other elective adventures. Here you will find the requirements, den meeting plans, and program resources.   Preview Adventure recognition items are purple in color for all ranks to signify they are in preview mode. Adventure loops and pins for preview adventures can only be purchased online at ScoutShop.org.  Have an idea for a […]

[…] 2025  at Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron New Mexico. Pre-course opportunity- Chainsaw Certification, March 7-8. Additional cost $150. Chainsaw course participants must arrive Thursday evening 3/6 for 8am start on Friday 3/7. November 2025 at Camp Bartle, Osceola, Missouri Pre-course opportunity- Chainsaw Certification.   How to Register Upon approval of your Scout Executive: Visit www.MyBSA2.Scouting.org and […]

[…] to the Cub Scout program the Arrow of Light becomes a separate program from Webelos.  For this reason, it is important that current 4th-grade Webelos DO NOT start any work on any Arrow of Light requirements.  Work on current Arrow of Light requirements will not count for the updated Arrow of Light badge of […]

[…] All bouldering moves should have appropriate spotters. Participation in canyoneering activities in ACA-rated Class 4 canyons is not allowed for any BSA units. Climbing and Rappelling The requirements applicable to climbing and rappelling listed in National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP), apply to district and council activities. Climbing activities in which the participant’s feet are […]

Overview A program for units to add a memorial gold star to their unit flag if a previous or present member of the unit has given their life for their country. Who Can Earn This Award? Awarded at the unit level to those who meet the criteria. How To Get the Award Purchase memorial […]

[…] August 31st. Q: What do we do with current 4th graders who are Webelos? A: Current 4th grade Webelos should focus only on Webelos required Adventures and not start any work on Arrow of Light.  It is suggested that they focus on the elective Adventures that will not be available to them next year as […]

[…] coordination, and/or organization. Part 2 includes elements such as analysis, reflection, experimentation, design, or invention, and culminates in a report created by you. Click here to get started. STEM Exploration Requirements Science Technology Engineering Mathematics –> The following requirements apply to any specific STEM field of interest chosen by a Venturer or Sea Scout in the course of completing a Nova or Supernova […]

[…] watched.       2. Discuss two of the questions or ideas with your counselor.   2. Complete ONE adventure from the following list for your current rank or complete option A or B. (If you choose an Adventure, choose one you have not already earned.) Discuss with your counselor what kind of science, […]

[…] 512-076 Eagle Scout Application for youth who completed requirements before July 1, 2022, No.512-728 This is the revised 2022 Eagle Scout Rank Application. Scouts who have already started preparing their application using the 2020 version may continue to use it. They do not need to redo it using the 2022 version. Eagle Scout Application […]

[…] Award is a symbol of quality leadership.                      The William D. Boyce award is presented to those who start a new Pack, Troop, Crew, or Ship. Adult Uniforms The uniform is one of the methods of delivering the Scouting program. Adults who serve youth directly should […]

[…] see if it stocks these booklets in its store, or contact the religious organization directly. Second, parents must review the specific guidelines for their particular program; age/grade requirements vary from program to program. Some programs require that the youth be an official “member” of the local religious institution, others may not. Each program determines […]

[…] they can lead a successful cub scout program. Scouts BSA The following Scouts BSA resources were provided in a recent article from Bryan on Scouting. A quick- start guide to Scouts BSA – Program Resources Page A checklist for a new Scoutmaster who might be unfamiliar with Scouts BSA The main page for family Scouting, which is […]

[…] youth members; however, they also serve to protect adult leaders. Registered leaders must follow these guidelines with Scouting youth outside of Scouting activities.   GENERAL INFORMATION Registration Requirements The chartered organization representative, or in their absence the executive officer of the chartered organization, must approve the registration of all unit’s adult leaders. Scouting uses […]