The purpose of the Guide to Safe Scouting is to prepare adult leaders to conduct Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner.
Trained leaders provide a quality, fun-filled program for crews. When leaders understand Scouting, they are more effective in their roles.
These helpful resources and reference materials are available to help you support your troop or team.
As a universal symbol of scouting, the Official Scouting America Uniform is known for lasting through countless adventures and bringing Scouts together with a common thread.
Resources you need to build, activate, and improve your troop marketing and recruiting strategy.
The transition from a Arrow of Light Scouts den to a Scouting America troop is an important stage in the Scouting journey.
The unit’s program calendar and budget information can youth and their parents gain a greater understanding of just what fun is waiting for them during the unit’s entire program year.
A planning tool for troop leaders with resources that contribute to making parts of the troop meeting more meaningful, engaging, and fun.
Useful information and practical ideas to help make it easier for youth and adult troop leaders to present Scout meetings that are fun with positive outcomes.
Program Features consists of 48 themed modules to help make program planning easier for troop leaders.
Identify the skills and interests of parents so that they can take a more active role in helping Scouts.
Detailed information to enable our members to wear the correct complete uniform on all suitable occasions.
The Scouting America’s online unit management tool to help Scouts, parents, and leaders track advancement and milestone achievements along the Scouting trail.
The definitive resource on terms and style specific to Scouting and the organization.
The basic premise of Scouting for youth with disabilities is that all youth want to participate fully and be respected like every other member of the unit.
The official store for Scouting America – offering outdoor gear, Scout uniforms, camping supplies, and Scouting expertise
Appreciation for our natural environment and a knowledge of the interrelationships of nature bolster our respect and reverence toward the environment and nature.
The member-driven Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.
A simple check-the-box style start-up process for the new Scoutmaster who may be unfamiliar with Scouting America.
The chaplain can encourage Scouts in their work and other aspects of their total lives, and contribute to their spiritual welfare and growth.
Brief presentations to draw new Scout parents into the troop experience.
A one-page, customizable document to be used at parent orientation.
Resources to assist the new troop in planning their first month’s meetings and programs.
Quick references and complete courses designed to help youth members improve leadership skills and deliver a quality program.
This workbook includes valuable information that can help ensure your success.
These informational resources are provided to assist you in your role as a troop member.