Scouts BSA Program Updates Archive
Scouts BSA Program Updates Archive
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- 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
February 7, 2025
Streamed live on Sep 11, 2024: There’s no better way to learn leadership skills than Wood Badge. In this #TroopTalkLive, we’ll talk to the directors of an innovative course at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Find out what makes this Wood Badge course special and how you can register to attend. WATCH THE RECORDING
Scouts BSA
February 7, 2025
Streamed live on Aug 28, 2024: Your Scouts can apply for the 2024-25 Scouts BSA Youth Council, aimed at putting youth perspectives central in program decision making. In this #TroopTalkLive, we’ll talk with one of the council’s chairs and some of its youth members about what it is and how it works. WATCH THE RECORDING
Scouts BSA
December 19, 2024
In 2017, Hazardous Weather Training was made mandatory for all Direct Contact Leaders, however completion of this training has not been properly reflected in training reports. Effective the week of December 2, 2024 this training will be reflected in training reports. Please see the attached file for more information. Download the Hazardous Weather Training Frequently […]
Scouts BSA
December 19, 2024
The Guide to Advancement has been updated and can be found https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/resources/The majority of these changes were clarifications to reduce confusion and were based on feedback from the field. Significant changes may be found in Section 1.0.3.0. These changes will become effective on January 1, 2025. For questions or concerns please email advancement.team@scouting.org
Scouts BSA
December 10, 2024
Scouts BSA is excited to share the planned updates to Merit Badges that will take effect on January 1, 2025. These updates will be reflected in Scoutbook and on our online Merit Badge Hub (https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/) towards the end of December. These preliminary updates are subject to change before final implementation on January 1, 2025. Per […]
Scouts BSA
November 20, 2024
Earlier this year Scouting America launched a new membership renewal process separate from the Unit Charter renewal. This new process syncs with each member’s annual enrollment date. Members (youth & adult) join Scouting year-round, and their membership fees are tied to the month of their enrollment. For most members, this is the same month as […]
Scouts BSA
October 1, 2024
When Scouts BSA troops recruit, it helps foster increased membership, healthier units, and increased opportunities to find adult leadership. Join us in learning how troops can join in the fall media campaign, plan for a successful middle school recruitment, identify opportunities to recruit females, and more! The 2024 SBSA Fall Recruiting Webinar and other amazing […]
Scouts BSA
September 4, 2024
Joining cards are now available to print and customize for new Scouts BSA members. These cards can be presented to new Scouts who take part in the Arrow of Light to Scouts BSA ceremony. These cards do not replace the official Scouting America registration card. Single fillable card Multiple fillable cards
