Empowering council operations: understanding the Council Facility Evaluation Tool (CFET) As Scouting America continues to strengthen the impact of its programs across the country, the Council Facility Evaluation Tool (CFET) has emerged as a critical asset for local councils aiming to enhance the safety, effectiveness, and sustainability of their camp and facility operations. Trail to Adventure·May 21, 2025
Registration for the 2025 National Outdoor Conference is now openNo excerpt available.Trail to Adventure·May 21, 2025
Retaining your summer camp staff: strategies for 2026 and beyondYou may be just beginning your summer season or maybe it has not even started. You may still be looking for that last piece of the puzzle for this summer, but it is not too early to begin thinking about summer 2026. We know that staffing a great summer camp is no small feat but retaining that team for the following year is even harder.Trail to Adventure·May 21, 2025
Welcome Bill Beaumont: Our New National Scout Jamboree DirectorWe’re thrilled to share some exciting news with you: Bill Beaumont has officially joined us as the Director of the 2026 National Scout Jamboree. Trail to Adventure·May 21, 2025
Scouting America Welcomes Three Distinguished Leaders to National Executive BoardScouting America is proud to announce the appointment of Reuben Brigety II, William Q. Derrough, and Frederick W. Grimm to its National Executive Board.Scouting Alumni·May 21, 2025
Camp Tahquitz Celebrates 100 Years of ScoutingCamp Tahquitz, the Long Beach Area Council’s beloved mountain camp, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this summer—joining a select group of century-old Scout camps in the country.Scouting Alumni·May 21, 2025
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Camp Tahquitz and its all-volunteer staff mark 100 years of serving ScoutsLong Beach Area Council will celebrate with an anniversary event on June 28, capping off the first week of summer camp.Scouting Magazine·May 20, 2025
Illinois Scout focuses Eagle project on helping veterans“Veterans have done so much for this country, and I just want a turn to help them out when they are in need,” Chris Vargas says.Scouting Magazine·May 19, 2025
Michael Thompson Named 2025 National Alumnus of the YearMichael Thompson has demonstrated exceptional dedication to Scouting alumni engagement over many years and in numerous leadership roles. He has consistently worked to recognize and reconnect alumni, exemplifying the spirit of “bringing others back to the campfire.Scouting Alumni·May 18, 2025
Devang Desai Becomes 13th National CommissionerDevang Desai was officially announced as Scouting America’s 13th National Commissioner during the 2025 National Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, becoming the second person to hold this role under the organization’s new name.Scouting Alumni·May 18, 2025
Boys and Young Men Need Scouting More Than EverAt the 2025 Scouting America National Annual Meeting, attendees gathered for a powerful and thought-provoking keynote address by Richard V. Reeves, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men.Scouting Alumni·May 18, 2025
Mac McLean Named One of Four Territory Alumnus of the YearArthur F. “Mac” McLean III of Greenville, South Carolina, has been named a 2025 Territories Alumnus of the Year, representing CST 15. An Eagle Scout from the Pee Dee Area Council, Mac began his Scouting journey in 1971 as a Cub Scout.Scouting Alumni·May 18, 2025
Anthony Kenney Named One of Four 2025 Territories Alumnus of the YearAnthony B. Kenney of Mount Sterling, Kentucky, has been named a 2025 Territories Alumnus of the Year, representing CST 14. An Eagle Scout from the Blue Grass Council, Anthony began his Scouting journey as a Cub Scout in 1996.Scouting Alumni·May 18, 2025
Mike Boggs Named One of Four Territories Alumnus of the YearCongratulations to Mike Boggs of Okemos, Michigan, who has been named a 2025 Territories Alumnus of the Year, representing CST 9. Since 2018, Mike has played a transformative role in Scouting Alumni engagement through his leadership in developing and managing the SPARK Alumni membership portal.Scouting Alumni·May 18, 2025
Steve Silbiger Named One of Four 2025 Territories Alumnus of the YearCongratulations to Steve Silbiger of Frisco, Texas, who has been named the Territories Alumnus of the Year, representing CST 8. An Eagle Scout with over 40 years of service to Scouting.Scouting Alumni·May 18, 2025
Scouting America names its 2025 National Alumnus of the YearScouting Alumni has named Michael Thompson of Greenville, South Carolina, its 2025 National Alumnus of the Year.Scouting Magazine·May 16, 2025
National Boatswain Change of Watch at the Scouting America National MeetingThe National Boatswain Change of Watch with Gabi F and Abigail “Abbey” H. of Hampstead, North Carolina the Scouting America National Annual Meeting. National Chair Brad Tilden attended the ceremony.Sea Scouts News·May 16, 2025
National Boatswain Honored at Scouting America National Annual MeetingGabi Furnans received her National Sea Scout Leadership Award from Roger Krone, CEO of Scouting America, at the National Annual Meeting of Scouting America.Sea Scouts News·May 16, 2025