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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Innovative tool empowers Scout troops to evaluate and strengthen their programs Scouts BSA introduces its revised Troop Self-Assessment program, which enables Scout troops to evaluate their performance and improve their program quality. The new assessment tool functions as a replacement for Journey to Excellence (JTE) by providing troops with specific methods to enhance their operations. […]