National Sea Scout RoundtableNational Sea Scout Webinar: October 17, 2024 at 9pmET/8pmCT/7pmMT/6pmPT Join us for our October National Roundtable, with guest speakers Skipper Mike Matzinger (Ship Ship 3, Greensboro, NC) and Vice Commodore Charlotte Brownstone (GGAC). Skipper Matzinger will present on Including Youth With Special Needs and Abilities and Vice Commodore Brownstone will speak on Marketing Your Sea […]Sea Scouts News·October 6, 2024
October 2024 Coast Guard Tech TalkSubmarine Telecommunications and Power Cables will cover a brief history of submarine cables, cable types, cable ships, cable plows, engineering and at sea installation, repair Please join us for our October 2024 Coast Guard Tech Talk on 23 Oct 2024 at 9pmET/8pmCT/7pmMT/6pmPT on the Zoom Webinar link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89826660023 This presentation on Submarine Telecommunications and Power […]Sea Scouts News·October 3, 2024
Happy 100th Birthday to Scouting Alumnus and 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter!Today, October 1, 2024, we celebrate the 100th birthday of Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, who was a Scoutmaster and Explorer advisor while his three sons were Scouts. His wife, Rosalynn, was also active as a Den Mother and Cubmaster. Their youngest child, Amy, is the mother of Errol Carter Kelly, a Scout in Troop 101.Scouting Alumni·October 1, 2024
Did you know Cub Scout packs are not the only units who can benefit from recruiting?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 Program Updates·October 1, 2024
Become a 2026 National Jamboree Staff Member The National Jamboree is Scouting’s premiere event, bringing together thousands of Scouts and leaders from across the country. If you've ever attended a Jamboree or just hear others talk about it around the campfire, you know it's an unforgettable and life-changing experience. And we need you to be a part of the Staff who make it happen! Serving on the Jamboree staff is an opportunity for Scouts and Scouters aged 16 and up to Elevate Scouting for all of those in attendance. Let me give you the top 10 reasons to Elevate your Scouting by becoming a Jamboree staff member: Trail to Adventure·September 27, 2024
Safety Tips for Operating ChainsawsScouting America properties rely on chain saws to help clear trails, remove deadfalls, clear timber, and stockpile wood for campfires and heating buildings. To allow for this use, specific guidelines for safety have been adapted for use at all Scouting America activities.Trail to Adventure·September 27, 2024
Holiday Festivities Done Right: Ensuring SAFE and Fun Hayrides and Parades for ScoutsAs the weather begins to cool and the season changes, now is the time that many of our units and councils are looking toward the holiday season and fall festivals. Many of these events include parades and hayrides or wagon rides. While these events are approved for Scouts of all ages there are a few things you need to remember in planning and executing a parade or hayride as a part of your camp or unit program. Trail to Adventure·September 27, 2024
2024 Range and Target Activities Manual, NCAP Circular 21 now available on Scouting.orgThe 2024 National Range & Target Activities Manual is now available for download on scouting.org. This document replaces all previous versions of the National Shooting Sports Manual and has a revision date of September 1st, 2024. A quick note, the Guide to Safe Scouting states that any range & target activities not detailed in our program literature or the National Range & Target Activities Manual are prohibited. Trail to Adventure·September 27, 2024
50 Ways to Boost Your Camp’s Attendance Next SummerPromoting attendance for Scout camp in 2025 requires a multi-faceted approach that speaks directly to the key decision makers: parents, Scouts, and unit leaders. Or to use 2025 vernacular these are the “influencers”. Trail to Adventure·September 27, 2024
Do Your Best to Facilitate These Exciting New Outdoor Adventures in Cub ScoutingThe updated Cub Scout program has a significant new number of outdoor focused adventures that can be a great addition to your district or council event. We will continue to highlight these new outdoor focused Cub Scout adventures over the coming months. Have a great idea? Submit it to outdoorprograms@scouting.org and we would love to feature it on an upcoming blog! Trail to Adventure·September 27, 2024
Effective Camp Staff Interview Techniques for Camp DirectorsCamp has just ended it seems and already you know it is time to begin the process of hiring your staff for next season. Hiring the right staff is one of the most important things for you to do to ensure your camp’s success. With camp staff directly interacting with Scouts and adult leaders, staff members need to embody the camp’s values, be responsible, and work well in team environments.Trail to Adventure·September 27, 2024
Scouting America Lifeguard Certification Program Retiring Effective December 31, 2024After careful consideration and evaluation, Scouting America will transition away from the Scouting America Lifeguard certification program effective December 31, 2024. Over the last decade, training lifeguards across the entire aquatics industry has continued to evolve.Trail to Adventure·September 27, 2024
Sea Scout Advancement Requirements UpdatedAs of August 2024 the rank advancement requirements have been updated. They can be found here: https://seascout.org/advancement-central/Sea Scouts News·September 22, 2024
Update on Electronic Marine Charts and How to Download ThemPlease join us for our September 2024 Coast Guard Tech Talk on September 24 2024 at 9pmET/8pmCT/7pmMT/6pmPT on the Zoom Webinar link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87665650400 Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) are vector data sets that support all types of marine navigation. Originally designed for large commercial vessels using a sophisticated navigational computer called an Electronic Chart Display and […]Sea Scouts News·September 20, 2024
Abilities Digest Summer 2024Here is the (Late) Summer 2024 issue of Abilities Digest. Contents include:Abilities Digest·September 11, 2024
On this day, the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack.Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Flight 93. We honor the lives lost and heroes like Welles Crowther, Troop 2 alumnus.Scouting Alumni·September 11, 2024
Suicide is a growing public health crisis; here’s how Scouting is trying to help.Suicide remains a grave public health issue, claiming 49,476 lives in 2022—one every 11 minutes. As "Aaron on Scouting" describes, Scouting offers key strategies to create protective environments, promote healthy connections, and teach coping skills.Scouting Alumni·September 9, 2024
Scouts BSA Joining cardJoining 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 cardsScouts BSA Program Updates·September 4, 2024
Scouts ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange!On August 23, 2024, the New York Stock Exchange welcomed Scouting America to the podium to celebrate the kick off of their Fall Membership Drive. To honor the occasion, Harrison Gray, Eagle Scout, will ring The Closing Bell®.Scouting Alumni·August 23, 2024
Coast Guard Tech Talk – 08/27: Lessons Learned from Boating AccidentsPlease join us for our August 2024 Coast Guard Tech Talk Table on 27 August 2024 at 9pmET/8pmCT/7pmMT/6pmPT on the Zoom Webinar link below https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84860848064?pwd=ILVeQ4GGVc5pnuTUWsIbXKmsN4PRL6.1 Our speaker is Robin Pope, Ph.D., PA-C, FAWM, currently serves as Deputy Director of the USCG Auxiliary’s Recreational Boating Safety Outreach Directorate. Dr. Pope has more than 3 decades of […]Sea Scouts News·August 20, 2024