Upcoming Safety-at-Sea EventsWith fall approaching, it is time for our annual Safety-at-Sea (S@S) events sponsored by the US Coast Guard and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Here are the upcoming S@S events: Safety at Sea GAM REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2025 Safety at Sea GAM will be held 19-21 September 2025 at the US Merchant […]Sea Scouts News·August 20, 2025
Scouts BSA has released new guidance for ‘Using Digital Tools to Strengthen the Merit Badge ExperienceNew Resource for Merit Badge Counselors! As new digital resources become available, it’s exciting and challenging to adapt and integrate their use in the merit badge program. Our technology is changing and evolving, and Scouting should work to embrace these new ideas and technologies while keeping what makes Scouting meaningful — the personal connections, character-building, and the […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·August 19, 2025
Six things to consider as you prepare to ramp up your fall recruiting effortsThough there’s still technically a few weeks left of summer, now’s the time to start seriously considering your fall recruiting strategy.Scouting Magazine·August 19, 2025
From One to Many: Sidney Palomino’s Path to Transforming Young Lives From Guatemalan villages to Ohio summer camps, Sidney Palomino’s volunteering journey shows how one person’s courage to care can spark change and transform young lives.Scouting America Foundation·August 18, 2025
Marcia French & Lizzy Kwock: Inspiring Youth in World Scouting From Georgia to Hawaii, Marcia and Lizzy share their passion for working with youth, giving them a voice, and showing them they are part of a 57-million-member global Scouting family.Scouting America Foundation·August 18, 2025
Check Out These New Scouting America TV Spots and Social Media Videos Pro Football Star and Scouting America spokesperson David Montgomery appears in two new commercials debuting this fall on Hulu, Disney+, ESPN+, and YouTube TV. In each spot, Montgomery reflects on how Scouting shaped his journey—from his early days as a Cub Scout to his success as a professional athlete.Scouting America Foundation·August 18, 2025
Why the Multisport Merit Badge Was the Perfect Outdoor Activity for These Scouts For 50 years, Law Enforcement Exploring Post 9269 has been preparing youth for careers in public service, and your support ensures a new generation is ready to protect and serve. Learn more about two Explorers who recently graduated from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Academy.Scouting America Foundation·August 18, 2025
Den meeting decks now available at Scout Shop: Plan your meeting in minutes!Planning your den meetings just got a lot easier (and way more fun). Cub Scout den meeting activity card decks are now officially available on ScoutShop.orgScouting Magazine·August 18, 2025
Scouting grows in Washington state, plus other news in ScoutingScouting grows in Chewelah as troop rebuilds, plus other positive news in ScoutingScouting Magazine·August 15, 2025
It’s Not Too Late to Register for the National Outdoor Conference!No excerpt available.Trail to Adventure·August 14, 2025
A Letter to Camp Directors in 2025 – Thank YOUNo excerpt available.Trail to Adventure·August 14, 2025
CASTing Call: Extend Your Summer of Scouting at the 2026 National JamboreeNo excerpt available.Trail to Adventure·August 14, 2025
Enhancing Range and Target Activities Education: No excerpt available.Trail to Adventure·August 14, 2025
Finished with Summer Programs at your camp? – Now is a good time to do the CFETNo excerpt available.Trail to Adventure·August 14, 2025
5 Quick Questions with: Glenn Ault, chair of the 2026 National JamboreeOne of the biggest gatherings in Scouting requires one of the biggest planning efforts in Scouting. Thankfully, the event is in good hands.Scouting Magazine·August 13, 2025
Why the Multisport merit badge was the perfect outdoors activity for these ScoutsFor three Scouts from Troop 737 in Evergreen, Colorado, the Multisport merit badge arrived at just the right time.Scouting Magazine·August 12, 2025
Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and Silver Buffalo recipient, dies at 97Jim Lovell, the Eagle Scout astronaut whose leadership and ingenuity are credited with helping save the lives of the entire Apollo 13 crew, has died. He was 97.National Eagle Scout Association·August 11, 2025
SAFE Project Tool UseEnsuring Age-Appropriate Participation in Scouting Activities Creating safe, meaningful, and age-appropriate experiences is at the heart of every successful Scouting program. To support that goal, the Health and Safety Policies outlined on the Scouting Safety Resources page provide clear, age-based activity guidelines. These standards ensure that all Scouting experiences are not only developmentally appropriate butScouting Wire·August 11, 2025
Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and Silver Buffalo recipient, dies at 97.The Eagle Scout astronaut whose leadership is credited with helping save the lives of the entire Apollo 13 crew, has passed away.Scouting America Foundation·August 11, 2025
Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and Silver Buffalo recipient, dies at 97Jim Lovell, the Eagle Scout astronaut whose leadership and ingenuity are credited with helping save the lives of the entire Apollo 13 crew, has died.Scouting Magazine·August 11, 2025