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Scouting is fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.| Scouting America
Scouting is fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.| Scouting America
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Eagle-RequiredMerit Badges Discover all the merit badges that as a Scout, you need to complete to achieve the Eagle rank! Instructions Scouts need to accumulate at least 21 merit badges before earning the Eagle Scout rank. Of those 21 badges, 14 must come from this list of Eagle-required merit badges and the rest can be […]| Scouting America
Digital Resource Guides Back to: Merit Badges MERIT BADGE MERIT BADGE DIGITAL RESOURCE GUIDES Welcome to your digital resource guide This resource is a companion to the content found in merit badge pamphlets to assist Scouts by providing additional support materials to enhance their learning experience. Access the guides below! NEW! Aviation Merit Badge Backpacking […]| Scouting America
Merit Badges A-Z Merit BadgesA-Z The requirements posted here are the most current, accurate, and official. This will always be the best place to find the most up-to-date requirements.| Scouting America
Scouting SKILLS Prepared. For Life.® Through Scouting America programs, Scouts learn a variety of skills that prepare them to confront challenges through their life. Explore the various topics below to learn more! Merit Badges Through the Merit Badge program, Scouts test themselves with new obstacles across a variety of disciplines they will use for life! […]| Scouting America
Outdoor ethics training is included in all core Scouting America outdoor training programs: National Youth Leader Training (NYLT) and National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) for Scouts, and Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) and Wood Badge for all adult volunteers with outdoor leadership responsibilities. Scouting America also offers specialized outdoor ethics and Leave No […]| Scouting America
Scouting America Outdoor Ethics Resources for Cub Leaders Activities for each rank Posters Scouting America Resources for Teaching and Promoting Outdoor Ethics and Leave No Trace General Resources Teaching Leave No Trace Chapter 7 of the Scouts BSA Handbook Chapters 7-10 of the Fieldbook Outdoor Ethics Orientation Course: Lesson Plan & Instructor Guide (Draft – […]| Scouting America
Guided by the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace, millions of Scouts have enhanced their awareness of the natural world around them, minimizing impact to the land. For Scouts who have a deep interest in the outdoors, nature, and the environment, Scouting’s outdoor ethics will give you an ever-deeper appreciation of the richness of the […]| Scouting America
Outdoor Programs Outdoor Programs/Properties Trail To Adventure Blog Most Popular View Articles By Category ATV Safety Program Aquatics Awards Wheels & Board Sports Camping Cub Scout Day Camp Short Term Camp The Scouts BSA Outdoor Program Conservation & Environment COPE and Climbing Fishing Leave No Trace National Camping School National Camp Accreditation Program Outdoor Ethics […]| Scouting America
The National Venturing Officers Association (NVOA) consists of the National Venturing President, the five National Venturing Vice Presidents, and their respective advisors. Give Feedbackto the NVOA Request a NVOA Memberat your Event List of PastNVOA Officers Effective June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025 National VOA President Andrea Marron Advisor: Julie Dalton Staff Advisor: Tim […]| Scouting America
The Venturing A-L-P-S program model provides a framework for a dynamic program of Adventure, Leadership, Personal growth, and Service. It is grounded in a flexible program of continuous, youth-led adventure, with the recognition system providing Venturers with benchmarks of progress. Venturing-specific trainings provide opportunities to learn and apply leadership skills. Venturing’s program model provides explicit training experiences […]| Scouting America
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home crews. The program is usually presented by individual Scout councils in a week-long program, although it can be split over two weekends. LEARN […]| Scouting America
Common sense tells us that training is important, and research shows the importance of trained leaders. A trained leader is knowledgeable and more confident in the role being performed. Trained leaders exhibit a knowledge and confidence that is picked up by people around them. Trained leaders impact the quality of programs, leader tenure, youth tenure, […]| Scouting America
Dozens of universities, Scouting America local councils, and religious, civic, and military organizations offer college scholarships to Venturing Summit Rank recipients. Some scholarships are needs-based; others are merit-based. Some go to every Summit Rank recipient who applies; others are highly competitive. We have compiled a list of scholarships available to Summit Rank recipients and will […]| Scouting America
In order to be a good advocate for the Venturing program, it is essential to know the correct program terminology and organizational structure. This page details some of the specific terms and classifications used when discussing Venturing. Venturing Age Groups Venturers Youth Participants: those who are age 14 (or 13 and graduated 8th grade) through […]| Scouting America
You love exploring your passions, making new friends, and discovering the world. You’re always looking for an adventure. Rappelling a cliff. Perfecting your shot. Designing a robot. Kayaking into the sunset. Exploring your faith. Volunteering at an animal shelter. The choice is yours! Each activity provides an opportunity to shine and learn more about yourself […]| Scouting America
1910: Scouting America was established. In the very first National Executive Board meeting report, there was a discussion about finding ways to retain older boys with age-specific program and challenges appropriate for them. 1935: Scouting America created a “Senior Scout” division for boys 15 and older. The Senior Scout programs included the Sea Scouts, Air Scouts, […]| Scouting America
Learn More You love exploring your passions, making new friends, and discovering the world. You’re always looking for an adventure. Rappelling a cliff. Perfecting your shot. Designing a robot. Kayaking into the sunset. Exploring your faith. Volunteering at an animal shelter. The choice is yours! LEARN MORE The ALPS Model Getting the most from your […]| Scouting America
Discover the five main programs of the Boy Scouts of America; Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Exploring!| Scouting America
We would like to welcome the 3 new members of the National Executive Board Reuben Brigety, II William Q. Derrough Frederick W. Grimm Glenn Adams President, CEO & Managing Director Stonetex Oil Corp. Fort Worth, TX David Alexander Managing Member Caljet Phoenix, AZ Bray Barnes Director, Global Security Innovative Strategies Toms River, NJ Scott Beckett […]| Scouting America
National Chair Brad Tilden Brad Tilden, the 39th national chair of Scouting America, is one of the organization’s top two volunteers (along with the national commissioner). The national board is responsible for providing oversight of Scouting America’s strategic direction. A Distinguished Eagle Scout, Tilden has been involved with Scouting America for more than 50 years. […]| Scouting America
View current Skating Merit Badge requirements and resources from the official Scouting America Merit Badge Hub| Scouting America
SUMMARY Beyond camping, a number of cold-weather activities present challenges to Scouts and leaders, such as alpine or cross-country skiing, ice skating, sledding, ice fishing, and snowshoeing. Essential ingredients for fun include skill training and an awareness of the hazards unique to these activities. GENERAL INFORMATION Here are a few key points that can help […]| Scouting America
Range and Target Activities Scouting America adheres to its longstanding policy of teaching its youth and adult members the safe, responsible, and intelligent handling, care, and use of firearms, air rifles, BB guns, and archery equipment in planned, carefully managed, and supervised programs. Except for law enforcement officers required to carry firearms within their jurisdiction, […]| Scouting America
Merit Badges All Merit Badges A-Z Eagle-required Merit Badges Digital Resource Guides Counselor Information Featured Career Sponsors Tips and Guides Scouts BSA Test Lab Auctioneering Life Skills Wildland Fire Management About Merit Badges You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. There are more than 135 […]| Scouting America
The Leave No Trace principles might seem unimportant until you consider the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors. One poorly located campsite or campfire may have little significance, but thousands of such instances seriously degrade the outdoor experience for all. Leaving no trace is everyone’s responsibility. Leave No Trace Awareness Instilling values in young […]| Scouting America
What is Venturing, the Boy Scouts of America’s premier co-ed program for young adults age 14 to 20? Learn about it here!| Scouting America
