Want to be a merit badge counselor? Read this to get started!
With 141 merit badges available to Scouts, merit badge counselors are in high demand. Thinking about taking on this crucial role? Read this, and get started.
Scouts head to Capitol Hill to give annual Report to the Nation
Scouts met with government officials and Scouting advocates to highlight the positive impact Scouting is having on our nation’s youth.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 71: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
Aaron on Scouting posts before and after pictures of Eagle Scout projects to show how these projects transform communities.
Scouts can learn STEM and experience hot rod racing at the same time
The NHRA Youth in Education Services (YES) program is a natural fit for Scouting America and offers Scouts a chance to learn STEM at the track.
The perfect family vacation: Philmont! (Plus how to get a discount.)
The Philmont Training Center has you covered this summer. Adventure and family fun for kids of all ages are available – and affordable.
Shoot for the moon in your merit badge quest
The Orion spacecraft is set to launch tomorrow as part of the Artemis II mission. Here’s how this around-the-moon trip relates to merit badges.
Scouting prepares for Season 2 of Clean Waterways! Here’s how you can participate.
Launched last year, the Scouting for Clean Waterways annual initiative is already one of Scouting America’s most impactful projects. Pitch in. Protect our most valuable resource.
Want to get your Scout to talk? Try a chat around the campfire
Informal settings like campfires or hikes lower the pressure that comes with direct, structured conversations. It’s a place where teens feel emotionally safe and are more likely to open up.
Merit badge test lab turns 1. We ask an expert how it’s working.
Nine concepts are currently in the Scouts BSA Test Lab. Here’s how the lab is shaping future of Scouting.
First Aid is first — again. 2025 merit badge rankings are here.
The latest merit badge rankings show First Aid is still popular. Golf made the biggest jump for the second consecutive year. What else is trending?
Meet your 2026 Silver Buffalo, Silver Antelope classes
Scouting America volunteers help transform the lives of this country’s youth, preparing them to make a lifetime of ethical and moral choices. These outstanding Scouters will be honored in May at the National Annual Meeting.
How Scouting America plans to engage and equip volunteers for membership growth
When volunteers feel acknowledged, prepared and enabled, membership growth becomes more sustainable. This is Part 2 of a two-part series on the membership team’s strategy.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 70: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
Aaron on Scouting posts before and after pictures of Eagle Scout projects to show how these projects transform communities.
Help your Scout write their way to $2,500
Authors of the Scout-inspired book, George Goodwin, Dragon Slayer: A Scouting Legend, offer start-to-finish tips on how to tackle the annual Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation student writing challenge.
From attics to online archives, Scout leaders built a 13,500-item virtual museum
Curators aren’t finished yet. There’s still plenty of memorabilia to collect in time for the Horseshoe Scout Reservation’s 100th anniversary in 2027.
Why the next issue of Scout Life magazine is a must-read for kids
The March issue features outdoor tips, amazing camp options, STEAM, jokes and more.
221 and counting: how this Houston-area troop continues to turn out Eagle Scouts
Troop 242 has produced more Black Eagle Scouts than any troop in the nation. We caught up with its Scoutmaster to discuss the troop’s legacy and success.
Troop Traditions: See what this council and the KC Royals have in common
Scouting America councils organize amazing annual events for their troops and packs. Read about this baseball outing in Kansas City.
Scouts Then and Now
Scouts Then and Now showcases photos of a Scout or Venturer, one from their early Scouting years and one from later.
Scouts learn lifesaving skills in this Indiana council program
See how “100 Hearts in 100 Days” will teach families how to perform CPR and use an AED.
80 merit badges updated for 2026
Some merit badges were tweaked. Some experienced an overhaul. The goal is to modernize and refresh the merit badge program so it runs more efficiently.
Eagle Scout and former college sprinter suits up for Team USA’s bobsled team
Caleb Furnell rebounded from a horrific leg injury in high school to become a college runner. Now, he’s an Olympic bobsledder for Team USA in the 2026 winter games in Italy.
How the Super Bowl can inspire Scouts to earn merit badges
Sure, the Super Bowl is all about athletics, and, yep, there’s a merit badge for that! But there are merit badges for plenty of other non-sports-related activities at the Super Bowl too!
Meet 116 Scouts who became famous
This list of 116 Scouts who became famous includes presidents and Pulitzer Prize recipients, astronauts and athletes, celebrities and CEOs.
See which Eagle Scout could play in Sunday’s Super Bowl
Seattle Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert, an Eagle Scout since 2012, is expected to suit up for Sunday’s Super Bowl.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 69: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
Aaron on Scouting posts before and after pictures of Eagle Scout projects to show how these projects transform communities.
Pro racing meets Pinewood Derby in this fun event
Scouting America held a Pinewood Derby in conjunction with the World of Outlaws sprint car season finale in Charlotte, North Carolina. See how it came together!
Hillcourt Foundation recognizes 13 for their contributions to Scouting history
Initial class of Scouting historians are honored with the Hillcourt Foundation Bronze Awards. Read about their amazing contributions to Scouting history.
Join the discussion at 2 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) on #TroopTalkLive
Topics include advancement resources and updates to merit badges requirements, including Personal Fitness, Safety and Wilderness Survival.
Get more from your meetings with these new resources
Want to run more meaningful, productive and fun Cub Scout meetings. These new resources are for you.