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The secret to retention: Fun! (According to this new book)

Scouts speak up about cellphone use at events

Tips for gathering letters for an Eagle Scout court of honor

Get ready for the 2027 National Wood Badge course

7 steps to de-stinky-fying skunk spray

Want to be a merit badge counselor? Read this to get started!

Safeguarding Youth Training refresher course available. Here’s why it’s so crucial.

New digital tools to help earn merit badges

Shoot for the moon in your merit badge quest

How Scouting America plans to engage and equip volunteers for membership growth

221 and counting: how this Houston-area troop continues to turn out Eagle Scouts

5 secrets to planning a must-attend Cub Scout campout

How the Super Bowl can inspire Scouts to earn merit badges

Your guide to this year’s Scout Sunday, Scout Shabbat and Scout Jumuah

Guest Blog: Here’s how we went from no Scouts to 100 in 4 years

How do you start a troop tradition?

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

A leader’s guide to Reverence in Cub Scouting

How to prepare Arrow of Light Scouts for a successful transition to Scouts BSA

We’re issuing this new challenge to all Scout leaders

Scouting America is now offering Spanish-language versions of Cub Scout and Scouts BSA program materials

How to observe Veterans Day with your Scouts

7 tips to empower parents to lead your pack

Scouting America reaffirms commitment to safeguarding youth at SAFE Scouting Summit

This Halloween-themed bookmark from Scout Shop is an easy way to raise awareness of your pack

Do you have your Cub Scouts wear their uniforms to school?

Which of the new Messengers of Peace learning paths is best for your Scout?

Make sure your new Scouting families know about this limited-time uniform offer

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

Here’s how to earn a free recruiter strip, plus a significant discount on uniforms, from Scouting America Outfitters