First Aid Kits Matter!“Be Prepared” isn’t just a motto—it’s how we keep Scouts safe, confident, and ready for adventure! From hiking rugged trails to camping under the stars, even minor injuries like scrapes, blisters, or insect bites can slow down the fun. That’s why first aid kits are your secret weapon for keeping Scouts safe, happy, and readyScouting Wire·September 17, 2025
Scouts BSA Program Updates, September 2025We know there is a lot of excitement about what’s next for Scouts BSA, and we want to share a quick update on a few projects: **The Scouts BSA Combined Troop Pilot has recently concluded its final participant survey. The feedback has been reviewed and is being presented to the National Executive Council in October. […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·September 11, 2025
Scouts BSA Advancement Demystified: Separating Myth from Reality**Scouts BSA Advancement Demystified: Separating Myth from Reality New Monthly Webinar Series Scouts BSA is excited to launch a new webinar focused on troop advancement. This new monthly webinar series is titled “Scouts BSA Advancement Demystified: Separating Myth from Reality” and is scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month at 8pm Eastern. Our first […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·September 11, 2025
New Merit Badge Resources Now AvailableWe’re making it easier to work on your merit badges with new videos and online resources. What’s New? We just updated multiple merit badges with brand-new materials: Nuclear Science Sustainability Exploration Genealogy Painting Sculpture Dog Care Fingerprinting Scholarship Robotics Insect Study Mammal Study Environmental Science Graphic Arts Music Pets Family Life Bird Study Nature Animation […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·September 11, 2025
Two new merit badge concepts join the Scouts BSA Test LabAs promised, the Scouts BSA Test Lab is growing! Two exciting new concepts are now available for Scouts to explore and provide feedback on.Scouting Magazine·September 10, 2025
From Eagle Scout to Navy HeroUtilitiesman 1st Class Steven Schumacher, an Eagle Scout from Maryland, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, the highest non-combat award for heroism, after saving a fellow sailor during a maritime training accident off the coast of Southern California.Scouting Alumni·September 10, 2025
Venturing Scout’s Training Saves a LifeSeventeen-year-old Sam VanNorman, a Pennsylvania high school senior, Eagle Scout candidate, and community volunteer, has been recognized for his heroic actions this summer at the Philmont Training Center at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, NM.Scouting Alumni·September 10, 2025
Eagle Scout Tejasvi Manoj Named TIME Magazine 2025 Kid of the YearTejasvi Manoj, who recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, has been named TIME Magazine’s 2025 Kid of the Year.Scouting Alumni·September 10, 2025
Extreme Makeovers, Round 65: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photosExtreme Makeovers, Round 65: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photosScouting Magazine·September 9, 2025
Make sure your new Scouting families know about this limited-time uniform offerStarting this week, both new and returning families can save 20% on a full Cub Scout, Scouts BSA or Venturing uniform.Scouting Magazine·September 8, 2025
Cub Scouts bring joy to cancer patients, plus other news in Scouting this weekCub Scouts bring joy to cancer patients, plus other news in Scouting this weekScouting Magazine·September 5, 2025
NSSC Roundtable – Staffing the 2026 National JamboreeLooking to Elevate your Sea Scout experience? Come staff the 2026 National Jamboree! During this special Roundtable session for Sea Scouts, learn about staffing the Jamboree and ways that you can have fun, make new friends, and provide an incredible experience to fellow Scouts! Please register for our Sept 2025 National Sea Scout Roundtable on […]Sea Scouts News·September 5, 2025
Scouting can help youth find a career in this field that desperately needs workersEarning one or more of these merit badges could be a Scout’s first step into a rewarding — and highly paying — career in shipbuilding.Scouting Magazine·September 3, 2025
How to create eye-catching recruitment materials with customizable templates from the Brand CenterWhether you need a flyer for an upcoming recruitment night, a poster to hang at your local elementary school or a social media frame to use on your troop's Facebook, the Brand Center has your back.Scouting Magazine·September 2, 2025
Brotherhood Forged in Lodge Mergers<span>Brotherhood Forged in Lodge Mergers</span>
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Sea Scout Summer CampAll right, Mates, you have been complaining that there are no summer camps for Sea Scouts… Well, that is about to change! Gulf Stream Council is about to launch their FIRST SEA SCOUT SPECIFIC SUMMER CAMP, July 5-11, 2026, at the outstanding Camp Tana Keeta, near Jupiter, Florida. This is not a boot camp, but […]Sea Scouts News·August 30, 2025
Here’s how to earn a free recruiter strip, plus a significant discount on uniforms, from Scouting America OutfittersIt might be the most important patch in Scouting, and for the next four months it’s free for anyone who completes five simple steps.Scouting Magazine·August 28, 2025
Write a Funny Caption For This PhotoWhat’s going on in this picture? What is that girl or that dog doing or thinking? Write your funniest caption and we’ll post it for everyone to read.Scout Life·August 27, 2025
This might be the most important thing you can do after you recruit new ScoutsFamilies who don’t feel welcomed after they sign up for Scouting are very likely to simply leave. And once they leave, they don’t come back.Scouting Magazine·August 27, 2025
How to sign up for the 2026 National JamboreeThe 2026 National Jamboree is on track to being one of the most exciting events in Scouting. There's still plenty of time to sign up and Be Prepared.Scouting Magazine·August 26, 2025