Sea Scouts sail to glory, plus other news in Scouting this week
Sea Scouts sail to glory, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Scout’s pantry project supports local needs and Scout brings color to community.
Scouting America launches merit badges in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
Scouting America’s merit badge program continues to expand, this time with the launch of two badges aimed at giving Scouts some of the skills to be successful in our constantly evolving digital world.
Scouting makes a comeback in Ohio Town, plus other Scouting news this week
Scouting makes a comeback in Conotton Valley, plus other news this week, including Scouting spirit shines in New Palestine and From fields to food drives: Scarecrows team up with Scouts
Get ready for a travel-free jamboree
Your Scouts can experience the excitement of an international Scouting event – without leaving home!
This Purdue University program helps Scouting alumni stay connected with Scouting
When Eagle Scout Janith D’Alwis started his college days at Purdue University, he noticed early on that something was missing.
Atlanta college hosts Scouts for a day of growth, plus other news in Scouting
Atlanta college hosts Scouts for a day of growth, plus other news in Scouting, including Scout’s invention helps local firefighters, Scouts bring relief to fire victims and Preserving nature, one birdhouse at a time.
It is time to nominate deserving volunteers for the 2026 Silver Antelope Award
If you want to nominate someone for the 2026 Silver Antelope Award, now is the time.
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.
Let’s meet this year’s national Venturing officers
Every year, Venturers are selected to serve in the national Venturing officers’ association.
Two new merit badge concepts join the Scouts BSA Test Lab
As promised, the Scouts BSA Test Lab is growing! Two exciting new concepts are now available for Scouts to explore
Scouting can help youth find a career in this field that desperately needs workers
Earning one or more of these merit badges could be a Scout’s first step into a rewarding — and highly paying — career in shipbuilding.
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).
Scouting grows in Washington state, plus other news in Scouting
Scouting grows in Chewelah as troop rebuilds, plus other positive news in Scouting, including Eagle Scout empowers girls with hygiene donation project and Scouts unite across states after wildfire.
5 Quick Questions with: Glenn Ault, chair of the 2026 National Jamboree
As you can imagine, one of the biggest gatherings in Scouting requires one of the biggest planning efforts in Scouting. Thankfully, the event is in good hands under chairman Glenn Ault.
Check these new Scouting America TV spots and social media videos
Scouting America is proud to reveal two commercials featuring NFL star and official Scouting America spokesperson David Montgomery.
Let’s tip our caps to the latest recipients of the Woods Services Award
A volunteer from the Sam Houston Area Council and a volunteer from the Heart of America Council have been named by the Scouting America National Special Needs and Disabilities Committee as the 2025 recipients of the Woods Services Award.
Meet the 2025 recipients of the National Venturing Leadership Award
The National Venturing Leadership Award is given to youth and adults who have gone above and beyond in the Venturing program to make an impact nationally.
Ohio council invests in skilled trade education at camp
The Dan Beard Council is building a 10,000-square-foot facility at Camp Friedlander in Loveland, Ohio.
Is this the best merit badge for new Scouts BSA members?
Just as it was important to introduce Cub Scouts to camping without frightening them off, it is also important to introduce Scouts BSA members to the merit badge program without making it seem intimidating or unachievable.
It is time to nominate deserving volunteers for the 2026 Silver Buffalo Award
The Silver Buffalo Award is Scouting’s highest volunteer commendation, and nominations are now being accepted for next year’s awards.
Rocketry team made up of Scouts BSA members brings home international championship
Makayo Cheung, 15, Thomas Jenkins, 15, and Chase Eagan, 17, from Troop 74 in Montville took first place in the International Rocketry Challenge in Paris, France, last month.
Here’s how you can help send more Scouts to the National Jamboree
The Platinum Package and Diamond Package programs offer two options for Scouting families to contribute to the 2026 National Jamboree Scholarship Fund.
Applications now open for the Scouts BSA National Youth Council
The Scouts BSA Youth Council is the platform for passionate youth leaders to help shape decisions across the organization, and applications for the next term are now open.
Elevate Your Jamboree Journey with these valued Scouting America partners
The only thing better than attending the National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve near Beckley, West Virginia, is reserving a few days before or after to explore all the area has to offer.
Scouts Then and Now: Chapter 33
Scouts Then and Now: Chapter 33 shares two photos of the same Scout or Venturer — once in his or her early Scouting years and again in his or her later Scouting years.
Here’s the reason behind those major Chemistry merit badge updates
Chemistry, one of the original 57 merit badges offered when the organization was founded in 1911 and one of the 11 that have used the same logo continuously since then, has a whole new set of requirements.
Scout keeps her family’s Eagle legacy alive, plus other news in Scouting this week
Scout keeps the Eagle legacy alive, plus other news in Scouting this week, including a Scout leads shoreline revival and Community commitment earns Scouts highest honor.
Eagle Scout named festival princess, plus other news in Scouting this week
Eagle Scout named festival princess, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Scouts rally to restore WWI memorial damaged by storm and Planting seeds of service: Eagle Scout project feeds the community.
NYLT Leadership Academy is life-changing — take it from these Scouts
This summer, the NYLT Leadership Academy is offering three weeks of courses: one at the NorCal Adventure Area in California, another in Washington, D.C., and one at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.