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Scouts BSA
September 21, 2026
Your voice matters. The Scouts BSA Advancement Committee is updating the Guide to Advancement, and before any decisions are made, we want to hear from the people who use it. The new Scouts BSA Advancement Survey asks how you use the Guide today, what works well, and where it leaves you with questions. Your answers […]
Cub Scouts
September 13, 2026
While there are lots of wonderful resources available to Cub Scout leaders online, sometimes it can be a lot to sort through as well. The Cub Scout Printed Program Guide is designed especially for new cub scouts leaders with small packs or multi-rank dens. The first four meetings are available to print now, and more […]
Scouts BSA
September 3, 2026
First-Ever SPL Summit — October 25th, 2026 Scouts BSA is excited to announce the first-ever Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) Summit, bringing Scouts together from across the nation for an evening of connection and collaboration. Who Should Attend? Each troop’s Senior Patrol Leader or a designated Scout participant When and Where? Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026Location: […]
Cub Scouts
September 1, 2026
Since last fall, the New Programs Department has partnered with the Atlanta Area, Greater St. Louis Area, Green Mountain, and Coastal Georgia Councils on a project to better understand — and improve — first-year Cub Scout retention. Each council identified highly successful packs, and the project team surveyed and interviewed leaders and parents from those […]
Cub Scouts
August 19, 2026
A great Cub Scout experience starts with a great welcome. Follow these steps to help new Cub Scouts and their families feel welcomed, connected, supported, and part of the Pack. Parent Guide: Click image to expand and download Leader Guide: Click image to expand and download Watch: Welcoming New Cub Scout Families https://vimeo.com/1231724245/04eb17bc3c?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Upcoming Momentum […]
Scouts BSA
July 23, 2026
Scouting America’s technology is evolving fast—and for the first time, you can see exactly what’s happening behind the curtain. If you’ve ever wondered what’s happening with ScoutBook, BeAScout, or My.Scouting, now you don’t have to guess. The new Tech Hub (https://techhub.scouting.org/) gives volunteers a single, reliable place to see what’s being built, what’s changing, and […]
Scouts BSA
July 14, 2026
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM MT / 5:00 PM PT Scouts BSA unit leaders and a select group of council staff will be invited to attend this impactful webinar. A high-energy webinar will be conducted, featuring both national and council-level volunteers and staff. […]
Scouts BSA
July 14, 2026
Scouts BSA will announce in mid-July 2026 which Test Lab badges will become official merit badges — and we know many Scouts, parents, and leaders have questions about what happens next. A new FAQ document explains how Scouts get credit for completed Test Lab work, how badges are recorded in Scoutbook Plus, what to do […]
Scouts BSA
July 2, 2026
Safety Moments for Laser Tag and Squirt Tag & Squirt Guns have been published and are ready for use. These safety moments allow us to have fun, engaging activities while also ensuring we focus on the right steps to prevent serious harm to our Scouts and Scouters. https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/laser-tag-safe-checklist/ Laser tag is permitted at indoor, commercial […]
Scouts BSA
June 10, 2026
The Next Chapter of the National Youth Council Scouts BSA is excited to share the next step in gathering youth voice: the Scouts BSA SPL Summit, an evolution of the National Youth Council. Building on the foundation the National Youth Council established, the SPL Summit invites Senior Patrol Leaders from troops across the country to […]
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