Guest ArticleThe Scout leader’s role in suicide prevention
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Use these tips to help kids who might be in crisis.
Recruitment-ReadyInvite a friend to do something fun. It could lead to Scouting.
The promise of a great time — not a hard sales pitch — is the key to peer-to-peer recruiting.
Recruitment-ReadyGrow your unit with help from social media and locally famous parents.
Many Scout parents are community leaders and influencers who people follow. Let them help you.
The back-to-Scouting checklist every parent needs
A successful fall Scout experience starts with summer prep. Two Cubmasters offer their tips.
Recruitment-ReadyMake sure Scouts can find your unit
Review and update your BeAScout pin. Then monitor leads and respond quickly to interested families.
Recruitment-ReadyWhy yard signs and cute handmade ones can be a secret to recruitment success.
Why yard signs and cute handmade ones can be a secret to recruitment success.
Recruitment-ReadyUse National Night Out to show off Scouting
The first Tuesday in August offers your unit a chance to engage with the community, have fun and show Scouting’s value.
Recruitment-ReadyConsistent service = Scouting success in schools
Here’s how to foster relationships with schools for strong fall recruiting.
Citizenship in the World merit badge digital resource guide now available
Scouting America’s new Citizenship in the World merit badge digital resource guide helps Scouts earn this Eagle-required badge with interactive resources and activities.
This sweet fundraiser makes a buzz in Colorado
The Scouts of Troop 989 in Littleton, Colo., have recruited a lot of volunteers to help in their annual fundraiser.
Recruitment-ReadyFind a great speaker for your next recruitment meeting
A great speaker can bring energy and excitement to your pack and troop meetings. It’s also great for recruiting. Make it happen by following these steps.
The secret to retention: Fun! (According to this new book)
Plus: Real activities to keep youth, parents, and volunteers engaged in this book by Eagle Scout and longtime Scouting volunteer Larry Green.
Scouts speak up about cellphone use at events
With social media and rapidly advancing technology becoming more accessible, it’s not uncommon to see cellphones at Scout events. As members of the 2025-26 National Youth Council cohort, we were tasked with considering this issue.
Tips for gathering letters for an Eagle Scout court of honor
Your Eagle Scout court of honor ceremony shouldn’t stress everybody out because of letter solicitation. Here are some tips to make it easier.
Get ready for the 2027 National Wood Badge course
Registration for the next national course — the first since 2022 — is now open.
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.
Safeguarding Youth Training refresher course available. Here’s why it’s so crucial.
In this guest blog, Scouting America’s EVP & Chief Safety Officer says young people need challenge, adventure and appropriate risk in order to grow. What they do not need is exposure to preventable harm.
New digital tools to help earn merit badges
These free online pages for each merit badge will house informational videos, downloadable resources and helpful links for extended learning.
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.
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.
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.
5 secrets to planning a must-attend Cub Scout campout
A great camping experience builds confidence and strengthens new friendships in ways a good pack meeting can’t always do.
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!
Your guide to this year’s Scout Sunday, Scout Shabbat and Scout Jumuah
Traditionally, many units celebrate Scout Sunday on the Sunday before Scouting America’s birthday, which is Feb. 8. This year, that Sunday falls on Feb. 8.
Guest Blog: Here’s how we went from no Scouts to 100 in 4 years
Boston parent Kim Kulasekaran decided to get involved in Scouting four years ago. Today, the pack and troop are thriving and happily serve this urban community.
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.
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).
How to prepare Arrow of Light Scouts for a successful transition to Scouts BSA
The AOL adventures are designed to bridge Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA programming.
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.