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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: Leader Guide:
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 […]
Scouts BSA
May 7, 2026
The recording of our recent webinar, Advancement Demystified: Special Needs – Accommodations, Modifications, RBAE and more, is now available for viewing. This session covers the transition from Scoutbook Legacy to Scoutbook Plus, including new and upcoming features you’ll want to know about. Our presenters know both platforms inside and out and share best practices straight […]
Cub Scouts
May 7, 2026
Includes a Pack Planner and activity ideas for earning the Liberty in Action patch celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Download the file here
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