On select occasions National VOA Officers and Advisors may be available to attend Venturing events in order to inspire others, present trainings, lead discussions, act as keynote speakers, or explain opportunities available in Venturing throughout the nation. If you would like a National Officer/Advisor to attend your council event, fill out the following form. Please […]

Den Meeting Resources Coming Soon Click the image above to access the den meeting resrouces for Bear Adventures Literature Webelos Cub Scout Handbook 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 […]

CUB SCOUTS Boys & Girls |Grades K-5 Ready to Join? DO YOUR BEST. HAVE FUN DOING IT. The best way to find out what you do best is to do it. Catch a fish. Ride a bike. Set up a tent. Build a Pinewood Derby® car. Shoot a bow and arrow. Cub Scouting offers boys […]

Recruitment RESOURCES Nothing highlights the fun and excitement of Scouting like being in the outdoors. Whether it’s daycamp, summer camp, or a fall camporee, getting outside is what kids want to do! And no one does ”the outdoors” better than the BSA. Let’s help new families join the fun. With these recruiting materials, invite families […]

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The Outdoor Programs and Properties National Subcommittee is proud to announce Diamond Brand as the Title Sponsor of the 2021 National Outdoor Conference! With a history of reliability and innovation, Diamond Brand first supplied the United States military dating back to WWI and WWII. In 1931, they manufactured the very first backpack for the Boy […]

BB-2: Camp Programs: Waterfront and Boating IN THIS MODULE OVERVIEW COMMUNICATION MOBILITY ACCESS TO THE WATER’S EDGE INCLUDING NONSWIMMERS & BEGINNER SWIMMERS PFD RISK ASSESSMENT BUDDIES AND BUDDY BOATS SPECIFIC SITUATIONS Physical Disabilities Blind Scouts Deaf Scouts and Scouts that are Non-verbal Intellectual/Learning/Executive Function AQUATICS DECISION FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW This module is for Waterfront Directors at […]

UPDATED 02/23/22 – The most recent updates are indicated by a diamond in front of the question. In-Person Unit Activities ♦ Q: Should we hold in-person Scouting meetings, outings, or activities? We expect everyone in Scouting to follow the measures listed below, based on CDC guidance. Members, staff, and volunteers must also follow all federal, […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Spring 2022 Craig MartinExploring Chair bruin1967@aol.com With summer just around the corner, Exploring units may soon be formulating their annual plans for the next program year. Much of the annual planning process for Exploring is based on the Exploring Guidebook for Post & Club Leaders—Youth & Adult, […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Spring 2022   John CherryUnit Service Operations Group Chair jcherry628@aol.com Planning is a critical part of almost every successful endeavor. Though it may sound daunting, each commissioner should be actively engaged in multiple planning processes with the goal of strengthening yourself, the organization, and the units you […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Spring 2022 Chris BeaverRoundtable Chair cbbeaver@gmail.com As commissioners, we seek to ensure that every member of the BSA has a great Scouting experience. For sure, this applies to the roundtable program as a whole. Let’s be clear; roundtable exists in districts and councils across the BSA to […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Spring 2022 Linda Bakerlalbaker@aol.comCommissioner Facilitator NSTs 9-16 Commissioners strengthen Scouting as they encourage and facilitate the annual planning of units, districts, and councils. Commissioners strengthen their own Scouting engagement when they develop personal annual plans as groups and as individuals. Construction is never easy, whether you […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Summer 2022   John CherryUnit Service Operations Group Chair jcherry628@aol.com The last few years have been interesting to say the least. We have experienced a pandemic, major legal issues, membership declines, staffing changes, etc. But for the most part, commissioners have remained focused on our priorities and […]

Get Ready for an adventureof a lifetime Register For an Adventure Trek At One of the bSA’s 4 National High Adventure Bases Our National High Adventure bases are the next evolution of your outdoors Scouting experience. It’s the opportunity to take your adventure to an adrenaline pumping level! Get ready to unlock an unforgetable experience […]

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 […]

Overview To encourage troops to do more outdoor trips and long-term camping, have an annual program plan, have an activity with a Webelos den, conduct a Leave No Trace program, and teach outdoor-related merit badges. Who Can Earn This Award? Earned by Scouts BSA members. How to Get the Award Return completed form to your […]

Overview To encourage a pack to be active when school is out for the summer, by doing one activity per month in June, July, and August. Who Can Earn This Award? This is an individual recognition for Scouts. The pack can qualify for the certificate and streamer by planning and conducting three pack activities—one each […]

Resource Material Aquatics Supervision is the primary resource for aquatics at the unit level. Aquatics activities at district and council day and short-term/long-term (overnight, resident) camps must follow appropriate National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) standards. Aquatics Leadership Training Programs Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training programs are available online at my.scouting.org and may also […]

Doing service projects together is one way that Cub Scouts keep their promise “to help other people.” While a Scout should do his best to help other people every day, a group service project is a bigger way to help people. While you’re giving service, you’re learning to work together with others to do something […]

To serve as a chaplain or chaplain aide is a unique opportunity for ministry. While serving in these offices, you will have the opportunity to help Scouts as they grow, both physically and spiritually. Some techniques to be used are modeling, mentoring, and offering faith-based experiences. Use this manual to help you become better oriented […]

Below are pack meeting plans that can be used if your pack wants to focus on a specific value of the Scout Law.  In addition the meeting plan has a theme to make the meeting fun.  These pack meeting plans can be used in any order.  The meeting plans are a template and may reference […]

Playing games before flag raising, Cub Day Camp at Camp Belzer, Crossroads of America Council, Lawrence, IN

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 […]

The end of summer means many units are returning from high-adventure time. And many of those adventures happen on, in or under the water. If a unit you serve has just come back from a fantastic sailing, paddling, or diving adventure, remind them that they can sail or paddle or dive all year around if they join or start a Sea Scout Ship (unit).

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Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Summer 2022 Linda Bakerlalbaker@aol.comCommissioner Facilitator NSTs 9-16 To rebuild Scouting, we must put extraordinary effort into welcoming millennial parents. Most parents of current school-age children are in the 26-to-42 age range of the generation called “millennials” because they came of age starting in the millennial year […]

Cub packs have long had special relationships with their unit commissioners, and the best way to create a special relationship is to make the commissioner a member of the Cub Pack family.

“When we get too caught up in the busyness of the world, we lose connection with one another – and ourselves.” – Jack Kornfield, Buddhist scholar, author, teacher

A year ago, the theme for the Fall 2021 The Commissioner was our new commissioner culture theme Be the Heart. Built Relationships. Change Lives. Boy, does that theme apply also to this Fall 2022 “The Commissioner” theme of “Taking Care of Commissioners”. And, I think, we could all agree our commissioner staffs need this same consideration applied to them too.

National Service Territory Commissioners recently reflected on how important it is for commissioners to help each other feel productive and appreciated. Keeping TR’s quotation in mind and mentally adding “about them” to the end of the wording can help. Remember that Teddy Roosevelt was himself a Council Commissioner and knew what he was talking about.