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.
Early impressions of Scouting America’s new Safeguarding Youth training
Scouting America’s most important training module has been updated with an entirely new look and feel, including a greater emphasis on the organization’s SAFE initiative and the use of real volunteers in real Scouting environments.
Eagle Scout who earned every merit badge reflects on his multiyear endeavor
“I earned all the Eagle-required merit badges,” Luka Herrera says. “Once I earned Eagle, I had filled out one merit badge sash. Why not fill out another sash?”
Camp Tahquitz and its all-volunteer staff mark 100 years of serving Scouts
Long Beach Area Council will celebrate with an anniversary event on June 28, capping off the first week of summer camp.
Scouting America names its 2025 National Alumnus of the Year
Scouting Alumni, the official alumni association of Scouting America, has named Michael Thompson of Greenville, South Carolina, its 2025 National Alumnus of the Year, as announced at the 2025 National Annual Meeting.
Why boys and young men need Scouting now more than ever
Boys and men are increasingly lonely and at a higher risk of suicide now than at any time before. Scouting can help.
Everything that’s happened at Scouting America’s National Annual Meeting so far
Not in Orlando for Scouting America’s National Annual Meeting (NAM)? We’ve got you covered.
Scouting America recognizes the 2025 recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award, presented for distinguished service to youth
The 2025 recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award include volunteers from all over the country who have shaped almost every aspect of Scouting. Each of them has provided truly noteworthy and extraordinary service to youth.
The Aviation merit badge just got a first-class upgrade: introducing a new digital experience
The Aviation merit badge is officially the first to feature an online, interactive resource guide packed with multimedia tools.
Meet Devang Desai, Scouting America’s newest national commissioner
Incoming national commissioner, Devang Desai, envisions opportunities to retell the organization’s incredible century-long history as well as showcase the many ways today’s youth can grow and have fun in Scouting.