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How do you start a troop tradition?

Planning campouts and day outings works well when adult leaders and Scouts collaborate. If you need help, we have tips and printable planners.

5 hacks for making 2026 your unit’s best year yet

An excellent year of Scouting in 2026 happens with intention, not luck. So let’s get into a simple 5-step plan to make this year your best yet in Scouting.

Want Scouts to stay safer? Check out our Safety Moments

Scouting America’s Safety Moments range from treating asthma to proper food storage to water bottle rocket safety. There’s even one on bunk beds!

A leader’s guide to Reverence in Cub Scouting

Teaching reverence doesn’t need to be complicated (or something you only feel comfortable sending off as homework).

Kick off the new year with this issue of Scout Life magazine

Scout Life keeps Scouts engaged in the program and ready for adventure all year long. Grab your copy today!

Six New Year’s resolutions from the Personal Fitness merit badge

We took a look at the Personal Fitness merit badge to inspire six goals attainable for Scouts and adults, alike, who want to pay special attention to their health in 2026.

Register Soon for Your High Adventure Experience

Registration opens next month for Scouts and crews looking to experience the Summit Bechtel Reserve, Northern Tier and Sea Base in 2027. If you’re looking for a Philmont Scout Ranch option, registration is open.

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Why Scout Life makes a great gift

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a young person, one that pays dividends for their mind and spirit, search no more.

It’s here! Unwrap the December issue of Scout Life magazine

The holidays are in full swing, and what makes a better gift for Scouts than a subscription to Scout Life?

We’re issuing this new challenge to all Scout leaders

Scouting U has launched a new goal for leaders who have direct contact with Scouts: Trained to Make a Difference.

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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.

How to observe Veterans Day with your Scouts

Given Scouting’s excellent relationship with the military, it’s no surprise thousands of Scouts will take time to honor our heroes on Veterans Day.

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7 tips to empower parents to lead your pack

How do we recruit and engage adults to help lead an awesome group of kids?

Feast on the cornucopia of awesomeness in the November issue of Scout Life magazine

Check out a rapid-fire roundup of our favorite features from the new issue (but honestly, this is just a sample of all the goodness behind the cover). Let’s go!

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Add to our list of big and small ways to say thanks to Scouting volunteers

Recognition comes in two forms, formal and informal. Both can be powerful, and both help Scouting’s adult leaders feel valued.

The October issue of Scout Life is all treats (and a few tricky jokes)

The October 2025 issue of Scout Life is fall-ing into mailboxes everywhere, and this month is packed with Halloween surprises and animal adventures.

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The most popular elective Adventures in Cub Scouts

Ready to put the adventure in elective adventure? This top ten list will put your pack on top when it comes to activities kids LOVE.

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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.

Cub Scouts bring joy to cancer patients, plus other news in Scouting this week

Cub Scouts bring joy to cancer patients, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Golden flamingos fly through neighborhoods to support Cub Scout, Scout honors community with repairs and Duck rescue project takes flight.

How to create eye-catching recruitment materials with customizable templates from the Brand Center

Whether you need a flyer for an upcoming recruitment night, a poster to hang at your local elementary school or a social media frame to use on your troop’s Facebook, the Brand Center has your back.

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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.

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).

What smart Scout leaders do right after summer camp

As Scouts return from their summer adventures, there’s nothing quite like post-camp energy. And many leaders know it’s this contagious

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Share your go-to ideas with the Cub Scout community using this new resource

The Cub Scout team is excited to launch a new way for you to share your great Cub Scouting ideas: a crowdsourced hub for activities, games and ceremonies.

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This could be the most important tool for keeping your Scouts BSA unit going strong

The Scouts BSA Troop Self-Assessment tool functions as a replacement for Journey to Excellence, providing troops with methods to enhance their operations.

Marines and Scouts partner to expand camp, plus other news in Scouting this week

Marines and Scouts partner to expand camp, plus other news in Scouting this week, including an Eagle Scout acts for unhoused youth, a Scout rises to new heights with tower project and Eagle Scout builds memorial bridge for pets.

In case you missed it: Every merit badge pamphlet is now available for free online

Almost as soon as it began, Scouting America’s merit badge program began to evolve to better meet the needs of the Scouts of the time. Now, the latest evolution of the program is here: All merit badge pamphlets are available as free PDFs on the official Scouting America Merit Badge Hub.