Scouts BSA Program Updates Archive
Scouts BSA Program Updates Archive
- All
- Advancement updates
- Best Practices
- Linked Troops
- Merit Badge Updates
- Safety/YPT
- Troop Talk Live/ Webinars
- All
- Advancement updates
- Best Practices
- Linked Troops
- Merit Badge Updates
- Safety/YPT
- Troop Talk Live/ Webinars
Scouts BSA
August 19, 2025
New Resource for Merit Badge Counselors! As new digital resources become available, it’s exciting and challenging to adapt and integrate their use in the merit badge program. Our technology is changing and evolving, and Scouting should work to embrace these new ideas and technologies while keeping what makes Scouting meaningful — the personal connections, character-building, and the […]
Scouts BSA
August 8, 2025
“Sewing and Needlework” and “Physics” now available for Scout feedback and exploration Scouts BSA has two new badges coming to the Test Lab: the Sewing and Needlework badge and the Physics badge will be joining the Test Lab platform over the next few days for Scouts to test and share feedback. These new Test Lab […]
Scouts BSA
July 25, 2025
As troops prepare for summer camp and plan troop aquatics events, confusion often arises about who is authorized to perform swim classification tests. These tests are essential for safe aquatic adventures, including boating activities. The Guide to Safe Scouting, Hazardous Weather, Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat protocols (found in my.scouting training modules) apply to […]
Scouts BSA
July 17, 2025
In May 2025, Scouts BSA introduced a revised Troop Self-Assessment program to replace the discontinued Journey to Excellence (JTE) system. This revised program incorporated feedback from troops indicating that JTE was too complex and time-consuming. The Troop Self-Assessment program is not a patch or recognition program. Instead, it’s a tool designed to help troop leaders […]
Scouts BSA
July 17, 2025
Chartering Organizations have a history of joining with Scouting America to deliver a program of character development, citizenship training, leadership, and personal fitness to youth in their community. Critical to this success is the selection of quality leaders representing the values of Scouting America and the chartering organization. Attached is a guide to assist the […]
Scouts BSA
July 9, 2025
Applications are now open for the Scouts BSA National Youth Council! In this #TroopTalkLive, we’ll chat with past council members about what it’s like to serve, and share how Scouts can apply to be part of this influential group of youth leaders. Learn more about the National Youth Council: https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/06/30/applications-open-for-the-national-scouts-bsa-youth-council/ Find the application here: https://scouting.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bkZw3OBD3l1B3oy […]
Scouts BSA
June 23, 2025
In Scouts BSA, we believe that youth are the experts of their experience. The National Youth Council gives youth leaders a chance to help shape the future of Scouting by working directly with top leaders on decisions that affect the program. This is the council’s fifth year. Up to 40 youth from across the country […]
Scouts BSA
June 23, 2025
Streamed live on June 18, 2025: Here’s what you missed from the National Annual Meeting! In this #TroopTalkLive, we’ll sit down with Devang Desai, Scouting America’s new national commissioner, to discuss the biggest highlights and key takeaways from NAM. WATCH THE RECORDING
Scouts BSA
May 21, 2025
Streamed live on May 21, 2025: What’s new with Scoutbook! We talk with one of the brains behind Scouting America’s official unit-management tool to find out what you need to know if you’re a current user and what you’re missing out on if you aren’t. Download slides Apply to be a Scoutbook Plus BETA unit […]
Scouts BSA
May 21, 2025
New Initiative: Sharing Scouting’s Benefits in Medical Offices We’re launching an exciting new community outreach effort that puts the power of advocacy directly in the hands of our Scout families. Many pediatricians regularly recommend physical activity, social engagement, and confidence-building activities to support healthy child development – but they may not know how perfectly Scouting […]
