If you’re a Scout parent or leader who likes to keep a finger on the pulse of youth interests, the list you’ve been waiting for is here! Once a year, we share our roundup of the most-earned merit badges from the last calendar year. And we just got the results from 2023. In 2022, we […]

Through the celebrations known as Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah, Scouts can reflect on their faith and the 12th point of the Scout Law. Any weekend in February is appropriate for reminding your Scouts to focus on reverence; however, many units choose to reflect on their faith on the nationally observed day. According

The purpose of the Scouts BSA board of review is to determine the quality of the Scout’s experience and decide whether the requirements to achieve the Scout’s next rank have been fulfilled. It is not, notes Scouts BSA national program chair Angelique Minett, a job interview, retest or examination, or any other kind of challenge

When Roger Mosby became the BSA’s President and CEO in December 2019, he did so at the beginning of an extraordinary time of both change and opportunity for the entire organization. Four years later, Mosby has announced his retirement, having successfully navigated the turbulent waters of bankruptcy, the unchartered territory of a global pandemic, and

I hear a lot about Scout units across the country taking advantage of community events to promote their programs. And for good reason: It’s a great way to remind people that the BSA is alive and well, performing service, going on adventures, and changing lives along the way. And if someone happens to ask about

Campout planning can be a challenge for both youth and adults. What activities do we do? How do we fit it all into a workable schedule for the weekend? How can we compete with sports, school and sometimes even other Scouting events? The answer can be found by following a few basic guidelines. Thanks to

During the second week in August, wildfires ravaged the Hawaiian Islands — predominantly Maui — consuming thousands of buildings and leaving more than 100 people dead. Scouts in the Aloha Council jumped into action. They found and set up a hospital bed for a man whose house burned down. They collected food, clothing and supplies. They built

As you plan your unit’s upcoming year, you might want to mark down annual celebrations and events. You have Feb. 8 — the birthday of the Boy Scouts of America. Next year, the BSA turns 114 years old. Check the BSA’s social media for a fun party. Want to go on an exciting trek at

The Scouts BSA program is meant to be led by youth and guided by adults. The National Youth Council — a group of youth that will help shape the future of the Scouts BSA program — is an extension of that philosophy. The National Youth Council is made up of 30 youth with a wide

As Scouts get ready to head off for summer camp — some for the very first time — be mindful of how they’re feeling. Homesickness can affect many campers — most often younger Scouts. Talk with your Scout beforehand to gauge how they’re feeling about being away from home. If they’re feeling anxious, you can go over different