Joe Azzarello Appointed Director of Alumni Relations & Annual SupportJoin us in congratulating Joe Azzarello as he embarks on his new journey as Director of Alumni Relations & Annual SupportNational Eagle Scout Association·April 29, 2024
Youth Protection and Mandatory ReportingScouts BSA joins many other organizations in recognizing the month of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. During this month, we’ll be highlighting crucial program aspects to ensure youth safety. Child abuse is an uncomfortable topic but an important one for us to cover to ensure the safety and well-being of our Scouts and […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·April 26, 2024
Six Sea Scouts Selected to Sail Aboard the USCG Barque EagleFour primary selectees and two alternates have been selected to sail aboard the US Coast Guard Barque Eagle this summer, from August 10-16, sailing from Boston to New London, CT. The four selectees are: The two alternates are: We have been fortunate in recent years that our alternates have also been able to sail on […]Sea Scouts News·April 25, 2024
Updated In-person Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training AvailableThe Training sub-committee has issued an updated version of the in-person Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training (SSALBT) and it is available on the Adult Training web page. This includes a new syllabus, course slides, and speaker notes for use in training. This information will be passed along to ScoutingU, so that the online training […]Sea Scouts News·April 25, 2024
Eagle Scout shares why she continues to serve Scouting both at home and abroadAs a college student studying biomedical engineering at the University of Missouri, Selby Chipman is plenty busy with her current day-to-day tasks. And still, she makes time for Scouting.National Eagle Scout Association·April 24, 2024
BSA President & CEO Roger Krone Shares Remarks at the Know2Protect Launch Press Conference 4.17.24BSA President & CEO Roger Krone joined the Department of Homeland Security and other key partners to help introduce Know2Protect, Together We Can Stop Online Child Exploitation™, a first-of-its-kind national public awareness campaign that brings together public and private sector partners. Visit know2protect.gov for more information and resources.National Eagle Scout Association·April 24, 2024
Abilities Digest Winter-Spring 2024Here is the Winter-Spring 2024 issue of Abilities Digest. Contents include:Abilities Digest·April 23, 2024
Summer Camp and Youth ProtectionScouts BSA joins many other organizations in recognizing the month of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. During this month, we’ll be highlighting crucial program aspects to ensure youth safety. Child abuse is an uncomfortable topic but an important one for us to cover to ensure the safety and well-being of our Scouts and […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·April 23, 2024
Stay Connected: Participate in the Eagle Scout DirectoryNESA has partnered with Publishing Concepts (PCI) to produce a commemorative Eagle Scout Directory, inviting Eagle Scouts nationwide to participate and update their information. This opportunity allows you to reconnect with fellow Eagle Scouts and celebrate shared adventures.National Eagle Scout Association·April 18, 2024
Sea Scout Times – AprilSea Scout BSA’s Official Newsletter for January & February 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·April 18, 2024
Coast Guard Tech Talk – 4/23: AUXPAD—Paddle Safe: Evidence Based Padding Safety from the American Canoe AssociationPlease join us for our April 2024 Coast Guard Tech Talk Table on 23 April 2024 at 9pmET/8pmCT/7pmMT/6pmPT on the Zoom Webinar link below https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84547165133?pwd=WXryYVj3gH2L26OnSdyubOfaw71vGC.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 over three decades of experience in […]Sea Scouts News·April 16, 2024
Protecting Youth OnlineScouts BSA joins many other organizations in recognizing the month of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. During this month, we’ll be highlighting crucial program aspects to ensure youth safety. Child abuse is an uncomfortable topic but an important one for us to cover to ensure the safety and well-being of our Scouts and […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·April 11, 2024
Beyond Criminal Background Checks – Making Sure That “Great Guy,” Really IsThis is a guest article from Boy Scouts of America Youth Protection Executive Glen Pounder. While criminal background and reference checks can be valuable tools in helping to prevent abuse, no organization should ever rely on them alone. Youth-serving organizations, schools, sporting organizations, houses of worship – every institution where adults interact with kidsScouting Wire·April 10, 2024
Personal Safety Awareness Videos AnnouncementScouts BSA joins many other organizations in recognizing the month of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. During this month, we’ll be highlighting crucial program aspects to ensure youth safety. Child abuse is an uncomfortable topic but an important one for us to cover to ensure the safety and well-being of our Scouts and […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·April 8, 2024
The 2024 Sea Scout Leadership AwardsThe Sea Scout Leadership Award is presented to deserving Sea Scout youth members and Scouters who made exceptional contributions to Sea Scouting at the National, Council Service Territory (CST), and Council level and who exemplify the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, and the Sea Scout Promise. We are proud to announce the 2024 Honorees for both […]Sea Scouts News·April 8, 2024
The Guide to AdvancementThe Guide to Advancement (https://www.scouting.org/resources/guide-to-advancement/) is the official source for administering advancement in all Boy Scouts of America programs. The current version of 2021 (2022 printing) is in the process of being updated, and we welcome your feedback! Please use the form at https://forms.gle/L5pHray2RdD4Xt2R9 to provide suggestions for clarification, updates, or other modifications. We respectfully request that […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·April 2, 2024
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