Focus on reverence with Scouts Read Sacred Texts
Scouts are invited to read on May 7 in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer or anytime between now and then when it’s convenient.
Troop Traditions: Scouts step into history at Lincoln Pilgrimage
This weekend in Illinois, Scouts will hike, camp and honor the 16th President of the United States. The annual event highlight is a 19-mile hike from New Salem to Springfield.
Enter the 2026 Scout Life camping gear giveaway
The contest is now open and runs through May 31. The amazing gear in this prize package is offered by ALPS Mountaineering.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to celebrate America’s 250th with your Cub Scouts
#CubChatLive focused on America250 and how Scouts can explore citizenship and service through Cub Scout-geared activities. Celebrate! And earn the new Liberty in Action patch.
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.
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.
Your next travel adventure: the International Scout Centre
For more than a century, a place nestled in the mountains of Switzerland has welcomed Scouts and Scouters from around the world. It’s a place for adventure, fellowship and camaraderie.
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.
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.
New summer opportunity for Sea Scouts
Sea Scouts, Venturers and anyone interested in nautical knowledge are invited to Tanah Keeta Scout Reservation from July 5-11.
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.
Greatest hits: The 10 most popular Aaron on Scouting blog posts of 2025
Professional athletes, rock stars and Scouts doing amazing things dominated the Aaron on Scouting blog in 2025. Before the calendar flips, let’s revisit the year’s most popular posts.
Guest Post: I’m a retired Navy officer. Here’s why Scouting while serving mattered to me.
Retired Navy officer Jeffrey L. Johnson explains why Scouting in the military is valuable to Scouting and to host countries. Johnson was stationed in Bahrain and tells of adventures while he served as Scoutmaster.
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.
Venturing Ranger Award has been updated to add new interests, enhance safety
The Ranger Award encourages high-adventure activities, such as backpacking, spelunking and whitewater rafting.
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.
This Eagle Scout national yo-yo champion shares how a yo-yo can introduce you to the world
When Jared Marcus first saw someone perform the Mach 5 yo-yo trick, he was instantly mesmerized and wanted to learn how to do it.
How Scouting’s new EVP plans to grow membership
Scouting American’s membership team is focusing on six core pillars to increase growth, retention, engagement and value for Scouts and their families.
Troop’s postcards reach space, thanks to Blue Origin mission
Assistant Scoutmaster David van Alphen was looking for ideas to keep older Scouts in his troop engaged.
Scouts triumph in multisport events as part of new merit badge
Scouts from across the country have been working on this badge and participating in local events or organizing their own.
Registration is open for one of Scouting’s most unique events for older youth
The 2026 version of Winterfest, a signature event for Explorers, Venturers, Sea Scouts and older Scouts BSA youth, will take place from Feb. 6–8, 2026, in the scenic Great Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Register now to join the USA contingent at the 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Poland
Registration is open now for the 26th World Scout Jamboree, set for July 30 — August 8, 2027, in the historic city of Gdańsk, Poland.
Take the plunge with PADI Dive to Adventure scholarships
Scuba diving is a serious adventure. It’s the kind of thing that gives you a thrill just hearing about it,
Meet the 2025 recipients of the Hillcourt Silver Medal
The “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt Foundation created the Hillcourt Silver Medal to honor those who have dedicated a significant amount of time to preserving Scouting’s long and illustrious history.