Scouts BSA Program Updates Archive
Scouts BSA Program Updates Archive
- All
- Advancement updates
- Best Practices
- Combined Troop Pilot Updates
- Linked Troops
- Merit Badge Updates
- Safety/SYT
- Troop Talk Live/ Webinars
- Youth Council
- All
- Advancement updates
- Best Practices
- Combined Troop Pilot Updates
- Linked Troops
- Merit Badge Updates
- Safety/SYT
- Troop Talk Live/ Webinars
- Youth Council
Scouts BSA
December 15, 2025
We’re excited to share the planned improvements to Scouts BSA merit badge requirements that will take effect on January 1, 2026. These updates will help Scouts explore modern career paths and hobbies, develop practical skills, and engage with current topics while maintaining the quality and tradition of the Scouting advancement program. These changes are tentative; […]
Scouts BSA
December 15, 2025
Our recent Scouts BSA Advancement webinar provided valuable guidance on Boards of Review, covering the policies and procedures that support these critical milestones in a Scout’s journey. If you weren’t able to attend or would like to review the content, the recording is available here: Power of the Panel: Elevating Your Boards of Review. We’d […]
Scouts BSA
December 15, 2025
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Scouts BSA Membership Corner—a comprehensive resource hub designed to support troop leaders with membership, recruitment, and troop growth. What You’ll Find This new platform serves as your central resource for building a stronger troop. Whether you’re looking to recruit new Scouts, retain current members, or strengthen your […]
Scouts BSA
November 19, 2025
The “Family Troop” option has been approved and will become available to all chartering organizations as a third option on December 15th, 2025. Troops will continue to be able to organize as boy troops and girl troops. With enormous gratitude for their work, the troops participating in the combined troop pilot may continue to operate […]
Scouts BSA
November 7, 2025
The Scouts BSA Test Lab just added the Dance badge—one of the most requested topics for potential future merit badges. Available now through November 1, 2026, this badge gives Scouts the chance to explore different dance styles, learn proper warm-up techniques, research famous dancers, and perform their own routine. The Test Lab helps develop new […]
Scouts BSA
November 7, 2025
Don’t miss out—register today for our upcoming Scouts BSA membership webinars! These sessions bring together volunteers and leaders who want to build strong Scouting programs in their communities. Whether you’re launching a new troop or growing an established one, you’ll find strategies and ideas you can use right away. We’ll share what’s working in troops […]
Scouts BSA
November 7, 2025
Did you miss the Scouts BSA advancement webinar titled “Click, Learn, Earn: Digital Tools for Merit Badge Counselors”? The recording is now available to watch at your convenience. This session covers how to use digital tools effectively in the merit badge process, including best practices for incorporating digital resources, new online merit badges, the Scouts […]
Scouts BSA
October 31, 2025
If you couldn’t make it to our first Scouts BSA Membership Webinar, “Stronger Troops, Empowered Youth: Recruitment and Retention that Works,” good news—the recording is now available! We know schedules get busy, so we’ve made it easy for you to catch up on all the valuable insights and strategies shared during the session. Please feel […]
Scouts BSA
October 27, 2025
Join us for two essential Scouts BSA Advancement webinars from our “Scouts BSA Advancement Demystified: Separating Myth from Reality” monthly series! “The Power of the Panel: Elevating Your Boards of Review” Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM Eastern Learn best practices for conducting boards of review that benefit Scouts on their advancement journey. We’ll […]
Scouts BSA
October 15, 2025
AI and Cybersecurity badges help Scouts learn digital skills Scouting America and Scouts BSA is excited to launch two new merit badges that teach technology skills every young person needs. Two new merit badges highlighting artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, are now available to all Scouts nationwide! Young people already use AI and face online […]
