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Scouts BSA Program Updates·September 22, 2026Scouts BSA Advancement Guide Survey
Your voice matters. The Scouts BSA Advancement Committee is updating the Guide to Advancement, and before any decisions are made, we want to hear from the people who use it. The new Scouts BSA Advancement Survey asks how you use the Guide today, what works well, and where it leaves you with questions. Your answers […]
Scouts BSA Program Updates·September 4, 2026Scouts BSA Program Update: SPL SummitFirst-Ever SPL Summit — October 25th, 2026 Scouts BSA is excited to announce the first-ever Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) Summit, bringing Scouts together from across the nation for an evening of connection and collaboration. Who Should Attend? Each troop’s Senior Patrol Leader or a designated Scout participant When and Where? Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026Location: […]
Scouts BSA Program Updates·July 23, 2026NEW – Scouting America Tech HubScouting America’s technology is evolving fast—and for the first time, you can see exactly what’s happening behind the curtain. If you’ve ever wondered what’s happening with ScoutBook, BeAScout, or My.Scouting, now you don’t have to guess. The new Tech Hub (https://techhub.scouting.org/) gives volunteers a single, reliable place to see what’s being built, what’s changing, and […]
Scouts BSA Program Updates·July 14, 20262026 National Fall Scouts BSA Membership Recruitment Kick-OffDate: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM MT / 5:00 PM PT Scouts BSA unit leaders and a select group of council staff will be invited to attend this impactful webinar. A high-energy webinar will be conducted, featuring both national and council-level volunteers and staff. […]
Scouts BSA Program Updates·July 14, 2026New FAQ: Test Lab to Scouts BSA Merit BadgesScouts BSA will announce in mid-July 2026 which Test Lab badges will become official merit badges — and we know many Scouts, parents, and leaders have questions about what happens next. A new FAQ document explains how Scouts get credit for completed Test Lab work, how badges are recorded in Scoutbook Plus, what to do […]
Scouts BSA Program Updates·July 2, 2026Guidance for Laser Tag and Squirt Tag & Squirt Guns PublishedSafety Moments for Laser Tag and Squirt Tag & Squirt Guns have been published and are ready for use. These safety moments allow us to have fun, engaging activities while also ensuring we focus on the right steps to prevent serious harm to our Scouts and Scouters. https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/laser-tag-safe-checklist/ Laser tag is permitted at indoor, commercial […]
Scouts BSA Program Updates·June 11, 2026Scouts BSA Announces the SPL SummitThe Next Chapter of the National Youth Council Scouts BSA is excited to share the next step in gathering youth voice: the Scouts BSA SPL Summit, an evolution of the National Youth Council. Building on the foundation the National Youth Council established, the SPL Summit invites Senior Patrol Leaders from troops across the country to […]
Scouts BSA Program Updates·May 8, 2026Program Update: Advancement Demystified – Special Needs Webinar Now AvailableThe recording of our recent webinar, Advancement Demystified: Special Needs – Accommodations, Modifications, RBAE and more, is now available for viewing. This session covers the transition from Scoutbook Legacy to Scoutbook Plus, including new and upcoming features you’ll want to know about. Our presenters know both platforms inside and out and share best practices straight […]