Welcome Aboard National Commodore-Designate Salvatore CiampoWe are pleased to announce that Sal Ciampo will serve as the next National Sea Scouts BSA Subcommittee Chair (National Commodore). Sal has served on the National Sea Scout Subcommittee, Northeast Region Sea Scouts BSA Committee, as Territory 10 Commodore, Area Commodore, and Seabadge course director and staff. In addition to his service within Sea […]Sea Scouts News·March 26, 2024
How to Get Involved at the 2024 National Annual Meeting (NAM)Discover how to Get Involved in the 2024 National Annual Meeting (NAM) of the Boy Scouts of America in Orlando, FL. Explore exciting opportunities from NESA and the BSA Alumni Association, including an alumni reception, elective sessions, and the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award Reception.National Eagle Scout Association·March 26, 2024
Cub Scout Program Updates PresentationA presentation is now available for those who want to present the Cub Scout program updates to Cub Scout Packs. The slides are PDF files and you can find the presenter notes by clicking on the comments tab on each page. Download the file hereCub Scouts Program Updates·March 26, 2024
Maximizing Post-Camp/Pre-Camp Inspections For Summer 2024Post-camp/Pre-camp Inspection Checklists (430-310) stand as essential tools in ensuring the safety, functionality, and improvement of scouting facilities (see NCAP Standard FA-701). They serve not only as a checklist for immediate repairs but also as an incredibly useful board tool for making capital improvement decisions, laying the groundwork for enhancing the Scouting experience.Trail to Adventure·March 22, 2024
Dive into National Water Safety Month with Scouting: ensuring safe adventures for all As we look toward the warmer months, it's time to gear up for a splash of excitement and safety awareness.Trail to Adventure·March 22, 2024
Stay safe on the road: distracted driving awareness for Scout leaders and camp driversNo excerpt available.Trail to Adventure·March 22, 2024
Three maintenance myths that can impact your camp’s financesMaintaining a Scout camp property involves various challenges that can affect the bottom line of the camp and your local council.Trail to Adventure·March 22, 2024
Register Now for the 2024 National Outdoor Ethics and Conservation Conference!The National Outdoor Ethics and Conservation Conference is Scouting’s largest gathering of volunteers and professionals in the areas of Outdoor Ethics and Conservation within the BSA. During the two days of the conference you can experience:Trail to Adventure·March 22, 2024
COPE and Climbing Facility Standards – Inspection and ReportingNo excerpt available.Trail to Adventure·March 22, 2024
Understanding Camp Staff Training NCAP SQ-402: A guide for Camp DirectorsAs the countdown to camp season begins, camp directors shoulder the responsibility of ensuring their staff are well-prepared to deliver exceptional experiences for our Scouts who will attend.Trail to Adventure·March 22, 2024
Navigating the NCAP Declaration of Readiness: Collaborating with Your Zone Assessment TeamNo excerpt available.Trail to Adventure·March 22, 2024
Coast Guard Tech Talk – 3/26: From Sea Scouts to the Maritime Academy to the High SeasPlease join us for our March 2024 Coast Guard Tech Talk on 26 March 2024 at 9:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. CT / 7:00 p.m. MT / 6:00 p.m. PT Here about the journey of Addison Lash from Sea Scouts, to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, to his maritime career. Our speaker is Addison Lash […]Sea Scouts News·March 13, 2024
Planning for Neurodiverse Scouting Mini-ConferenceJoin us at the National Special Needs & Disabilities Committee’s Spring Mini-Conference, where we’re diving deep into planning for neurodiversity in Scouting. This in-person training event is happening Friday-Saturday, April 26-27, 2024, at the Northern Star Leadership Center at Historic Fort Snelling in Minneapolis, MN. UPDATE: Here is a link to materials shared at the […]Abilities Digest·March 11, 2024
The Sea Scout Times – MarchSea Scout BSA’s Official Newsletter for March of 2024! Take a moment to check out what the National Quarterdeck has put together for their monthly newsletter! Please share with your Ships and other Scouting friends! A downloadable pdf format can be found here.Sea Scouts News·March 11, 2024
Which Role in a Troop is Best for You?In a world of ever-increasing soccer practices, swim meets, and back-to-school nights, becoming an adult Scouter may seem terrifying. Will Scouting consume your free weeknights and weekends until the end of time? Never fear! Regardless if you are brand-new to Scouting or have been your child’s den leader for years, there’s a role for you […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·March 7, 2024
5th Anniversary of Girls in Scouts BSA SurveyWe’re celebrating the 5th anniversary of girls joining the Scouts BSA program, and we want to know about your Scouts BSA experience! Every registered girl for whom we have a valid email address in the Scouts BSA program and a statistically representational number of boys from across the country will receive an invite to participate in […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·March 4, 2024
Webelos and Arrow of Light At A GlanceAfter June 1st the following updates will be made to Webelos and Arrow of Light in Cub Scouting. Webelos will only be for 4th grade Cub Scouts and Arrow of Light will no longer be associated with Webelos. The Webelos badge of rank is earned by completing the six required Adventures and any two elective […]Cub Scouts Program Updates·February 29, 2024
NASA’s New Astronaut Class Soars with two Eagle ScoutsNASA introduces its newest Artemis astronaut class, featuring two Eagle Scouts: Jack Hathaway, U.S. Navy Commander, and Christopher L. Williams, Ph.DNational Eagle Scout Association·February 28, 2024
From Eagle Scout to World Explorer: A Real-Life Indiana JonesLearn about this Eagle Scout’s extraordinary adventures of exploration and discovery around the world fueled by his passion for the great outdoors.National Eagle Scout Association·February 28, 2024
Trimester Report Oct ’23- Jan ’24Here is the second-trimester report from your 2023-2024 national quarterdeck! It can be viewed or downloaded here! Some highlights include the NQD’s current goals, NVSSA data, Seabage recaps, and our Newest ships!Sea Scouts News·February 26, 2024