Q: How should commissioners serve units experiencing difficulty in times of social distancing? During times of social distancing, units that have not found ways to meet virtually risk losing the attention and participation of their Scouts. This hinders the experience promised to the youth. Commissioner service for units not meeting and other high-risk units becomes […]

  When Reece Kilbey asked me if I wanted to write a blog about all I have done in Scouting my first reaction was: “No, I don’t think anybody would be interested”, but then I thought that it would be fun to record my journey from a little girl in Nazi Germany to Bronze Wolf […]

FAQs 1. May service be provided by individual Scout and their Family? Yes, of course. If you have identified an opportunity right next door and your smaller working group is the right personal approach; great! Successfully addressing a defined need (even Next Door) will inspire youth and adults in and out of Scouting to higher […]

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 […]

Over the last 20 months as our country has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic, people have gone outside to experience outdoor recreation in record numbers. But not everyone has the time and resources to pack up and head out outside. How can the BSA part of solving this issue? These were the questions we began to […]

These helpful resources and reference materials are available to help you support your troop. Troop Leader Guidebook, Volume 1 – This resource gives new and relatively inexperienced troop leaders an introduction to the Scouts BSA program. However, leaders of all experience levels will find this resource helpful. Troop Leader Guidebook, Volume 2 – The second […]

8 Elements to Consider When Planning a Trip Wilderness is a necessity…a fountain of life… thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people who are beginning to find out that going to the mountain is going home; that wilderness is a necessity; that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating […]

Quick Concept for Dispose of Waste Properly Activity Plan 1 for Dispose of Waste Properly —Exploring Trash Disposal Activity Plan 2 for Dispose of Waste Properly —Exploring Disposal of Human Waste Arrangements for this activity must be made a week or two in advance. Find a location that is littered with garbage—for example, a roadside, […]

Overview A youth program between Keep America Beautiful Inc. and the BSA that recognizes outstanding efforts of Scouts in their communities in regard to citizenship and environmental improvement; provides way for Scouts to make significant contribution toward keeping America beautiful. Who Can Earn This Award? Earned by Scouts BSA members. How To Get the Award […]

Scouts BSA Handbook, 14th Edition – Newly updated, this 14th edition of the Scouts BSA Handbook is still the go-to book for every Scout. There are two versions:  the Scouts BSA Handbook for Girls and the Scouts BSA Handbook for Boys. Patrol Leader Handbook: Completely revised for 2019, this handbook for new patrol leaders provides […]

Unit Leader Awards The training awards and keys are designed to recognize unit Scouters for tenure, training, and performance in their leadership roles. Progress record forms, for these awards, can be found using the links below Den Leader Training Award Den Leader Training Award Scouter’s Training Award Scouter’s Training Award for Cub Scout Leaders Scouter’s […]

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 […]

Guiding Our Youth Into the Future – 70 Years of the Outdoor Code Page Index News General Schedule Program Accommodations Cost Registration Camp Info Transportation Health & Safety September 12-15, 2024 Pre-Conference Courses Sept 9-12 Camp Tracy, Salt Lake City, Utah News / Updates Registration is now live – review the options under Cost below […]

Crew Officers Orientation (New)  Crew Officers Orientation is back up and running with a conversion from flash. This version will allow Crews to offer the same training to Crew Officers while Scouting U works on a full revision of the course. This course is designed for Venturing youth that hold elected officer positions within their […]

The Den Meeting is the most important part of Cub Scouting.  It is where Cub Scouts build friendships, work together to learn new things, and progress towards earning their common badge of rank.  Serving as a Den Leader is providing an opportunity to make a positive life long impact on your child and others in […]

The Boy Scouts of America offers on online application process for youth and adults that can be completed from start to finish without a single piece of paper changing hands. This allows prospective members and leaders to register and pay in a way that’s convenient for them, and it creates a more efficient and user-friendly […]

A: Introduction IN THIS MODULE How to Use This Toolbox Purpose Scope BSA Inclusion Philosophy How Scouting Benefits Youth With Special Needs and Disabilities How Youth With Special Needs Benefit Other Youth How to Use This Toolbox The Inclusion Toolbox for Special Needs and Disabilities is a printable website that keeps special needs and disability information accessible […]

Navigation 2023 Annual Report Scouting for Adventure Scouting for Service Citizenship: Scouting a Better World Scouting Forward: The 2023 National Jamboree Silver Buffalo and Silver Antelope: Recognizing Exemplary Service to Youth Giving Leadership Home > About the BSA > Annual Reports & Financial Statements > 2023 Annual Report >  Scouting for Service Back to: 2023 Annual Report Preparing Young People for Lives […]

Overview To recognize den leaders who have completed training, tenure, and performance requirements. Available for Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, and Webelos den leaders. Who Can Earn This Award? Den leaders. How to Get the Award Some councils present awards at no cost; others sell awards. Supply Item Description and Uniform Placement […]

It is essential that commissioners are equipped to be successful! The Commissioner Development Team offers several resources to local councils and to individual commissioners. This includes: Commissioner Basic Training courses. College of Commissioner Science curriculum and resources to support local councils in delivery of a high-quality event. A full range of national level commissioner training […]

The Arrowhead Honor recognizes proficiency in the contemporary tools and techniques commissioners use to provide effective unit service. Once the Arrowhead is earned, a commissioner can continue to wear it on the uniform. When moving to another commissioner position, commissioners should review the Arrowhead requirements for that position and perform at that level. CATEGORY: DevelopmentCLASSIFICATION: […]

The Commissioner’s Key encourages and recognizes continuing training, performance, and tenure by commissioners. CATEGORY: DevelopmentCLASSIFICATION: ApplicationELIGIBILITY: All Commissioners Requirements and Progress Record for Commissioner’s Key Certificate

The National Catholic Committee on Scouting, acting through the local diocese, may award the St. George Emblem to members of the laity and clergy, Scouters and non-Scouters alike, who have made significant and outstanding contributions to the spiritual development of Catholic youth in Scouting. Annually, each (arch)diocese is permitted to present one emblem plus one […]

Frequency Listing Index Annual Resolutions Authorization to Borrow Funds Bylaws Acceptance Capitalization Policy Check Signing Authorization Code of Ethics Policy Committees of the Executive Board Conflict of Interest Policy – Board Conflict of Interest Policy – Council Employee Credit Card Number Security Policy Executive Board Minutes Gift Acceptance Policies Internet and Remote Access Security Policy […]

Sample Conflict of Interest Cover Letter Sample Conflict of Interest Policy for Employees Sample Conflict of Interest Policy for Executive Board Members May 2014 Sample Conflict of Interest Signature Form Sample Gift Acceptance Policies Sample Public Inspection Policy Sample Records Retention Policy Sample SE Compensation and Business Expense Policy Sample Whistleblower Protection Policy New York […]

The previous Commissioner manuals have been replaced with a series of PDF documents, outlined on this page.  Each manual module has several subtopics within the document.  There is no provision for printing the information in book form.  This format provides commissioners the opportunity to create their own hard copy book, or an ebook for tablet, […]

SUMMARY Camping is a long-honored tradition for many families, including the BSA family. Timing, supplies, and location should be determined ahead of time so you can make the most of your camping experience. There might be some instances where you overthink or underestimate a camping trip, but there are also many ways to enjoy the […]

Adult Audience Only, Update January 2024   Stay Focused, Arrive Safely – Avoid Distracted Driving Hello Scouts and Scouters, today’s safety moment is dedicated to a critical issue that affects us all: distracted driving. We must recognize that any activity diverting our attention from the road can lead to disastrous consequences. Let’s delve into this […]

As a VOA Officer, you will have privilege and responsibility of serving the Venturing community. You will work with a team of youth officers and adult advisors to suggest programmatic changes, lead events, and host trainings for the Venturing and Scouting community. As an officer, you have the opportunity to give back to the program […]

As a VOA Officer, you will have privilege and responsibility of serving the Venturing community. You will work with a team of youth officers and adult advisors to suggest programmatic changes, lead events, and host trainings for the Venturing and Scouting community. As an officer, you have the opportunity to give back to the program […]