How to find an alternative meeting location for your pack, troop, ship or crew
We’ve heard from a number of unit leaders looking for an alternative meeting place during the pandemic. Here’s the five-step plan.
Remembering Harley Nygren, Eagle Scout, Sea Scout and scientific pioneer with NOAA
Harley Nygren’s legacy demonstrates the value of Scouting to get young people outside, foster an interest in STEM and deliver hands-on leadership lessons.
Members of the 2020 National Flagship share their favorite Sea Scouting memories
There are many great reasons to explain why Sea Scout Ship 198 of Lewes, Del. (Del-Mar-Va Council), was named the 2020 National Flagship.
Florida brother, sister earn Sea Scouting’s top rank
Harvey and Taylor Morrissey of Sea Scout Ship 116 in Ocala, Fla., both earned Sea Scouting’s top rank this year — a rare feat.
How to run a virtual election for your troop, crew or ship’s youth leaders
If your Scouts BSA troop, Venturing crew or Sea Scout ship can’t hold its next election in person, it’s both easy to move that process online.
What’s the highest award in every Boy Scouts of America program?
There are dozens of awards in Scouting, but each BSA program (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts) has one that towers above the rest.
Professional costume designer starting a cosplay Venturing crew
A former Venturer is starting a cosplay Venturing crew, blending her self-proclaimed “nerdery” with her professional experience in costume design.
Advancement during COVID-19: Eagle extensions and more
During this unprecedented interruption to Scouting nationwide, the BSA has released new guidance on advancement during COVID-19.
Aven Alexander to lead Sea Scouts as 2020–2021 National Sea Scout Boatswain
Aven Alexander, a high school junior from Texas who has earned the Quartermaster Award, will serve as the 2020-2021 National Sea Scout Boatswain.
Exciting change makes this award available to more volunteers
Updates to the William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer Award make it possible for units to recognize multiple volunteers for their efforts to organize a new unit.
BSA membership fee to change beginning Jan. 1, 2020
Starting next year, the Boy Scouts of America membership fee will be $60 a year for all registered youth in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts. The annual fee for adult members and youth in the Exploring program will be $36.
Help your Scout discover their future by checking out these scholarships, offers
Your Scouts can apply for expeditions and scholarships on this page; some application deadlines are at the end of this month.
17 interesting, poignant or clever reasons behind pack, troop and crew numbers
Over the years, we’ve heard from a number of packs, troops, crews and ships with the fascinating story behind their unit number. Here are 17 examples.
Former Sea Explorer recounts her groundbreaking voyage around the world
This former Sea Explorer sailed around the world — her story is now being shared on the big screen in a new documentary.
6 reasons why Ship 16 of Virginia was named 2019’s top Sea Scout ship
This “united family” was rewarded with the 2019 Sea Scouts BSA National Flagship Award — an honor presented to the country’s top Sea Scout ship.
Scouting Show and Tell: Sea Scout vessels
For this Show and Tell, share photos and stories of your Sea Scout vessel.
Hannah Carter named 2019-2020 National Sea Scout Boatswain
The National Sea Scout Support Committee selected Hannah Carter of Dana Point, Calf., as the 2019-2020 National Sea Scout Boatswain.
What is Journey to Excellence, and why should you care?
Journey to Excellence, or JTE, is a self-evaluation tool that lets unit leaders see, quantitatively how well their unit is meeting the goals of Scouting.
What Venturers and Sea Scouts need to know about joining Scouts BSA
When the Scouts BSA program launches on Friday, Feb. 1, girls already in Venturing can join a Scouts BSA troop without paying a second membership fee.
Sea Scout Ship 24, the oldest continuously operated Sea Scout ship, turns 95
Ship 24, nicknamed “the Jolly Roger,” is the oldest continuously operated Sea Scout ship in the United States, officials have confirmed.
Sick of Black Friday sales, these Sea Scouts enjoy an annual Black Friday Sail instead
Instead of sprinting into big-box stores for Black Friday sales, young men and young women would step aboard sailboats for the Black Friday Sail.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary establishes Sea Scouts as its official youth program
The BSA and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary announced an agreement to make Sea Scouts the official youth program of the Auxiliary.
‘You have to live near the coast’ and four other Sea Scouting myths, dispelled
The belief that Sea Scouts must live near the coast is just one of the myths being perpetuated about Sea Scouting, the BSA’s program for young men and women ages 14 to 20.
Sea Scouts from Northeast Region dominate at 2018 Koch Cup sailing event
A pair of Sea Scouts from Cambridge, Mass., took home the top prize at last week’s 2018 William I. Koch International Sea Scout Cup in Galveston, Texas.
Powder Horn in Paradise: Scouters take training course in Hawaii
Scouts and Scouters visited Hawaii for a fun-filled high adventure course.
Order of the Arrow to open unit elections to Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts beginning Feb. 1, 2019
Beginning Feb. 1, 2019, OA unit elections will be permitted in Scouts BSA troops, Venturing crews and Sea Scout ships. Previously, elections only were for Boy Scout troops.
Meet George Oldroyd: hero, Eagle Scout and one of the youngest Scoutmasters ever
George Oldroyd became a Scoutmaster on his 21st birthday, making him one of the youngest Scoutmasters ever. But that’s not even the most interesting thing about this incredible man.
10 things to know about Voice of the Scout, the survey for Scouts, parents and leaders
Want to have a say in the future of this great movement we call Scouting? Use your voice. More specifically, use your Voice of the Scout annual survey.
Nametags on Scout uniforms are OK — and probably a good idea for larger troops
At more than 100 Scouts strong, it’s getting to be tougher to know which Scout is Aiden and which is Jayden. That led Tom’s troop to consider nametags.