Here’s how you take home the Silver Buffalo
Learn more about the 2026 class. Plus: 2027 nominations are now open! Deadline is August 31.
Aaron on Scouting is now simply “On Scouting”
You can remove the Aaron from Aaron on Scouting, but you can’t take away years of joy writing for Scouting America.
Registration is open for one of Scouting’s most unique events for older youth
The 2026 version of Winterfest, a signature event for Explorers, Venturers, Sea Scouts and older Scouts BSA youth, will take place from Feb. 6–8, 2026, in the scenic Great Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Register now to join the USA contingent at the 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Poland
Registration is open now for the 26th World Scout Jamboree, set for July 30 — August 8, 2027, in the historic city of Gdańsk, Poland.
buildOn Treks allow Scouts to develop character and serve others brick by brick
Helping other people at all times comes in many forms. For Aeron Gurskis and Julian Vignoles from Troop 27 in Belmont, Calif., it meant spending 10 days last summer in a remote village in another part of the world, working alongside members of that community to change lives.
Scouting America is now offering Spanish-language versions of Cub Scout and Scouts BSA program materials
Every family should have access to the values of Scouting. That’s why Scouting America is proud to announce that the latest versions of most of the program materials for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA are now available in Spanish.
Meet the 2025 recipients of the Hillcourt Silver Medal
The “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt Foundation created the Hillcourt Silver Medal to honor those who have dedicated a significant amount of time to preserving Scouting’s long and illustrious history.
Eagle Scout triplets set their sights on the 2026 Winter Olympics
The Rivers triplets of Long Island, N.Y. — Helaina, Henniyah and Henri IV — are hoping to make it to the 2026 Winter Olympics as alpine skiers.
The numbers are in: Scouting for Clean Waterways is making an impact
More than 130,000 pounds of plastic and other trash have been removed from the environment since the launch of Scouting for Clean Waterways earlier this year.
Scouting America reaffirms commitment to safeguarding youth at SAFE Scouting Summit
Scouting America believes that safety is a value that must be taught and reinforced at every opportunity. That mantra was on full display at the SAFE Scouting Summit, held last month at Philmont Scout Ranch.
Meet Craig Yoe, one of the creative forces behind the Muppets, who got much of his inspiration from Boys’ Life
Decades before he was recruited by the legendary Jim Henson to be the creative director, vice president and general manager of the Muppets, Craig Yoe was a Scout in Troop 11 in Akron, Ohio.
Scouting America launches merit badges in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
Scouting America’s merit badge program continues to expand, this time with the launch of two badges aimed at giving Scouts some of the skills to be successful in our constantly evolving digital world.
This Halloween-themed bookmark from Scout Shop is an easy way to raise awareness of your pack
On the front, the bookmark has a QR code that takes families to the BeAScout homepage. On the back, there’s a blank space in which you can add information about your local Cub Scout pack.
Calling all Cub Scouts to spread holiday cheer to our military (while completing citizenship Adventures)
The holidays can be a lonely time for troops stationed at military bases far from home. Thanks to a new initiative available only for the next month, Cub Scouts can help — and complete a citizenship requirement at the same time.
At Philmont, Scouts are taking the pledge to conserve the environment then spreading the word when they get home
Julianna Munoz, Aarya Paraskar and Andrew Penrose all went to Philmont Scout Ranch this year to experience one of the most pristine, gorgeous wilderness areas in North America. They each returned home with so much more.
Just in time for spooky season, the latest book in the Greeking Out series is chock-full of family-friendly chills
Greeking Out: Tales from the Underworld, the latest in the hit book series from National Geographic Kids, is just the right amount of scary.
This Purdue University program helps Scouting alumni stay connected with Scouting
When Eagle Scout Janith D’Alwis started his college days at Purdue University, he noticed early on that something was missing.
Do you have your Cub Scouts wear their uniforms to school?
Sometimes all it takes is one look at the uniform to convince a child to join Cub Scouts. That’s why it’s a good idea to occasionally ask your Cub Scouts to wear their uniforms to school.
Which of the new Messengers of Peace learning paths is best for your Scout?
The Messengers of Peace initiative is being realigned to better empower Scouts to serve as peace builders and global citizens.
Make sure your new Scouting families know about this limited-time uniform offer
Starting this week, both new and returning families can save 20% on a full Cub Scout, Scouts BSA or Venturing uniform.
Scouting can help youth find a career in this field that desperately needs workers
Earning one or more of these merit badges could be a Scout’s first step into a rewarding — and highly paying — career in shipbuilding.
Here’s how to earn a free recruiter strip, plus a significant discount on uniforms, from Scouting America Outfitters
It might be the most important patch in Scouting, and for the next four months it’s free for anyone who completes five simple steps.
This might be the most important thing you can do after you recruit new Scouts
Families who don’t feel welcomed after they sign up for Scouting are very likely to simply leave. And once they leave, they don’t come back.
How to sign up for the 2026 National Jamboree
The 2026 National Jamboree is on track to being one of the most exciting events in Scouting. The good news
Everything you need to know about Scoutly, Scouting America’s new AI tool
Say hello to Scoutly, Scouting America’s powerful new AI assistant designed to provide instant, reliable support for the entire Scouting community.
Six things to consider as you prepare to ramp up your fall recruiting efforts
Though there’s still technically a few weeks left of summer, now’s the time to start seriously considering your fall recruiting strategy.
5 Quick Questions with: Glenn Ault, chair of the 2026 National Jamboree
As you can imagine, one of the biggest gatherings in Scouting requires one of the biggest planning efforts in Scouting. Thankfully, the event is in good hands under chairman Glenn Ault.
Why the Multisport merit badge was the perfect outdoors activity for these Scouts
For three Scouts from Troop 737 in Evergreen, Colorado, the Multisport merit badge arrived at just the right time.
Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and Silver Buffalo recipient, dies at 97
Jim 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.
On what would have been his 125th birthday, let’s celebrate the legacy of ‘Green Bar Bill’
William Hillcourt, also known as “Green Bar Bill” and the “Scoutmaster to the World,” was born on this date in 1900.