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Great news for jamboree attendees, Scouting memorabilia collectors, and anyone else looking for the latest Scouting gear: the 2017 National Jamboree online catalog is now available. While anyone can head to scoutstuff.org and buy a range of jamboree-branded merchandise, only those who are attending the jamboree — as either a participant or staff member — can purchase…
When Villanova Wildcat Josh Hart steps on the court this March for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, he’ll be doing so as a young man who has already achieved something great. No, we’re not talking about how Josh and his team became national champions when they won the tournament during Josh’s junior year in 2016.
Story contributed by Kevin V. Hunt, a Scouting historian, author, camp director, blogger and speaker About this time each year all over the country, an interesting phenomenon occurs as Pinewood Derby cars race down tracks again. It’s something that Cub Scouts live for and dream of for months before it happens.
New discoveries are made every day, thanks to technological advancements and the keen curiosity of today’s explorers. To encourage future discoveries, the nation’s largest youth-serving organization is working to inspire the next generation of explorers by introducing the new Exploration Merit Badge.
Congratulations to Jeff Isaac, who will serve as Scout executive of Pathway to Adventure Council in Chicago, Illinois, effective April 1, 2017. Jeff began his Scouting career as a district executive at Tukabatchee Area Council in Montgomery, Alabama, where he later became the field director.
The Academy Awards are days away, and they’re bringing pop culture and the future of Scouting to a timely intersection with Black History Month. The Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures tells the inspiring true story of three African-American women working as mathematicians and engineers for NASA in the 1960s.
Are you a youth looking to make a big impact within the Venturing community? Do you want to further develop your leadership skills through amazing experiences and opportunities? If so, a position within the Venturing Officers’ Association (VOA) could be exactly what you’re looking for.
Boy Scouts of America volunteers play a critical role in helping to deliver Scouting programs that build character, leadership, and integrity in thousands of youth members across the country. Every Scouting volunteer – from a Cub Scout’s first den leader to the council representative reviewing a Scout at an Eagle Scout board of review – contributes to…
As Kori L. walks the halls of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in Las Vegas, NV, she proudly carries the title of Exploring Commander. While she may only be 20 years old, the young dispatcher already has an impressive five years of law enforcement learning under her belt.
Families have changed, and so have the ways we reach them. The 2017 NextConnect Marketing Summits will showcase the latest marketing and communications content, research, best practices, and how-to strategies and tactics for reaching moms, youth, and families with invitations to join Scouting.
It’s Pinewood Derby season and time to enter the annual Pinewood Derby Photo Contest! By sharing a snapshot of your favorite Derby moment, you’ll qualify for a chance to win a $100 gift card from ScoutStuff.org. “The Pinewood Derby is an iconic Cub Scouting activity.
Please join us in congratulating Michael Hesbach, who will serve as Scout executive of the Pee Dee Area Council in Florence, South Carolina, effective March 1, 2017. Michael began his Scouting career as a district executive at the Heart of Virginia Council in Richmond, Virginia.
When the results of a recent survey revealed that the staff of the Orange County Council in southern California felt largely satisfied with their jobs and were engaged in the council’s work to deliver Scouting programs to more than 20,000 youth members in the area, Scout Executive Jeff Herrmann was pleased.
Happy birthday, Boy Scouts of America! Today, February 8, 2017 marks the 107 th birthday of the Boy Scouts of America. As the nation’s top youth-serving organization, the BSA continues to educate on the principles of Scouting while creating value for thousands of people across the country.
Story contributed by Kevin V. Hunt, a Scouting historian, author, camp director, blogger and speaker I have been to a hundred or more Eagle courts of honor in my day, but I’ve never seen a parade of flags at the entry of a ceremony until I arrived at one unique court of honor in Mesa…
Meet Keith, an Explorer from Post 725 of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Keith loves the city of Las Vegas; after all, it’s his home. So when he began to think about his future, he wanted to find a way to improve his community.
The town of Dora, Alabama is filled with citizens who care for their community. From local fire station volunteers, to a driven city council, the townspeople are always finding ways to help improve the place they call home– which is why Dora city council members are working to re-establish an Exploring post.
Are you heading to the 2017 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve? If so, you’ll get a chance to experience some of the most extensive, engaging programming available in one location. The Summit Program Leadership Action Team, known affectionately as SPLAT, has devised a slate of programs in five distinct areas that will ensure…
The Boy Scouts of America designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day) as Scout Sunday, which is the primary date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. However, each chartered organization can use either of the two as options to celebrate this special day.
For the third year in a row, a youth member of the BSA has won the Youth category in the Outdoor Inspiration Awards! To those in Scouting (or even those that know someone in Scouting), this winning streak comes as no surprise considering the enormous pool of talented young men and women that comprise the…
For Ellen Colson, a second grade student at Little Valley Elementary School, getting through an average day at school requires an effort that is anything but average. As a child with special needs, she faces challenges many of the other students in her school do not.
Please join us in congratulating Scott Seibert as Scout executive of the Blackhawk Area Council in Rockford, IL, effective March 1, 2017. Scott began his Scouting career as a district executive in the Mid-America Council, headquartered in Omaha, NE. He moved on to become the senior district executive and later director of support service, all…
Congratulations to Brian Fasci, who will serve as Scout executive of the Alameda Council in Alameda, CA, effective February 16, 2017. Brian began his Scouting career as a district executive at the National Capital Area Council in Bethesda, MD. He moved on to become a district director and later field director with the Connecticut Rivers…
Story by Jay Shipinski of the Pathway to Adventure Council A group of elementary boys and girls in the Pathway to Adventure Council accepted the fun challenge of learning more about science, technology, engineering, and math by becoming STEM Scouts.
Please join us in congratulating Charlie Tinsley in his new position as Scout executive of the Bay Area Council in Galveston, TX, effective March 1, 2017. Charlie began his Scouting career as Exploring executive of the Detroit Area Council in Detroit, MI.
Scouting has played an integral role in the life of 17-year-old Will H. of the Mason-Dixon Council . Will’s involvement in the program at a young age introduced him to the importance of leadership, service, and hard work. Today, he credits Scouting for leading him to discover his life calling.
Congratulations to Chris Mehaffey who will begin serving as Scout executive of the Mid-America Council in Omaha, NE, effective March 1, 2017. Chris began his Scouting career as a district executive with the Chickasaw Council in Memphis, TN. He moved on to become a district director and later a field director with the Circle Ten…
Although Venturer Savannah McMillan of the Great Smoky Mountain Council had an incredible time while serving on the STEM staff at the 2013 National Jamboree, it wouldn’t be accurate to call it a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience. Why is that? Because she’s headed back to the mountains of West Virginia and the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout…
Story contributed by Kevin V. Hunt, a Scouting historian, author, camp director, blogger and speaker. For almost fifty years I have heard the lore of the magnificent Philmont Scout Ranch and have had a lifetime dream to go there. I have done almost everything in Scouting, but the illusive Philmont has been one thing that…
Happy New Year! If you’re like me, the start of the new year is a welcomed reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the holidays. It’s a time to hit the reset button, make resolutions, establish goals and refocus on priorities.
Have you checked out Venturing.org lately? If not, you’re in for a surprise because the website is now completely revamped and optimized to fit the Venturing experience. Even better, the site redesign was entirely youth-driven! National Venturing President Pratik Vaidya says the site makeover was one of the key goals he sought to accomplish during…
The Inland Northwest Council , which serves more than 15,000 youth members and volunteer leaders in eastern Washington and northern Idaho, has spent considerable time and effort to find — and simplify — the key drivers of success for their council. What works?
Please join us in congratulating Todd McGregor, who will serve as the next director of the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia, effective March 1, 2017. Todd will succeed Dan McCarthy, who has chosen to retire following successfully serving as the director of the Summit since the spring of 2012.
Seeing a family member experience a life-threatening situation would be enough to make most people lose their composure, but many Scouts are trained specifically on how to respond in an emergency. When Scout John H. of the Boy Scouts of America Northern Star Council saw his father in a life-threatening situation, he sprang into action…
The holidays have come and gone, and school is back in session. How can you help your children clear the fog after the long break and get a jump start as they head back to the classroom? An after-school STEM program !
The alliance between Scouting and the National Park Service is a natural kinship. After all, “some of the best Scouting happens in National Park Service sites,” according to Scouting expert Bryan Wendell. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) that seals the bond between the two groups was recently renewed in an effort to continue educating young…
Please join us in congratulating Anthony Escobar as Scout executive of the Caddo Area Council in Texarkana, Texas, effective January 15, 2017. Anthony began his Scouting career as a district executive at the Sequoia Council in Fresno, Calif. He moved on to become the district director with the Conquistador Council in Roswell, N.M.
The holiday season is known as the season of giving – giving to friends, family and loved ones. But it is also a season for giving back to the community. It is no surprise that our Scouts are celebrating the spirit of the season by fundraising and volunteering in service to others – after all, our Scout…
2016 was an incredible year of growth for Scouting Wire. Officially named the blog of the Scouting Movement, Scouting Wire was designed to be every volunteer and employee’s hub for Boy Scouts of America program updates, leadership news, training, recruiting, fundraising, Scouting success stories and more.
Ready to take your Exploring know-how to the next level? Exploring sales tools are here to help! Keep reading for a breakdown on these helpful materials, then get ready to watch your council’s Exploring membership grow. Head to the Exploring section of the BSA Brand Center or contact your local Scout executive to check out…
Are you still searching for the perfect gift this holiday season? Well, look no further, because there is still time to give a Boy Scout, Venturer, or Explorer the gift of a lifetime with a trip to the 2017 National Jamboree!
For more than a century, the Boy Scouts of America has provided a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of citizenship, and develops personal fitness. It has helped build the future leaders of this country, and it has done so, in part, thanks to the generosity of those who…
Set sail on one of the most awe-inspiring experiences offered in Scouting by taking advantage of entering the Sea Base’s lottery for 2018! At the National High-Adventure Sea Base, participants have the opportunity to explore the largest wilderness on earth – the ocean.
Please join us in congratulating Jeffrey Hunt as Scout executive of the Greater Los Angeles Area Council in Los Angeles, CA, effective February 1, 2017. Jeff began his Scouting career as a district executive at the South Florida Council in Miami Lakes, FL, in 1985.
The BSA’s 2017 Growth Plan is here, and it’s updated to reflect the growing needs of our councils. Serving as the organization’s roadmap for successful recruitment, the 2017 Growth Plan is designed to help you reach even more young people with the life-changing programs of Scouting.
When the Voice of the Scout (VOS) survey was originally developed, the goal was to hear from members and volunteers about the quality of their Scouting experiences and their satisfaction with the support and resources of the BSA. Over the course of conducting this study, we realized the extent to which scores were affected by…
A season of giving, thanks and cheer, the holidays are a special time to look back on all of the wonderful Scouting memories of 2016. The BSA has always been committed to serving the youth of America through its programs and adventures, and today, we wish to say ‘thank you’ to all of the leaders…
Please join us in congratulating Jason Pierce as Scout executive of the Lincoln Heritage Council in Louisville, KY, effective January 15, 2017. Jason began his Scouting career as a district executive at the Atlanta Area Council. He moved on to become the director of development and later the director of field service with the Atlanta…
Looking for the perfect gift for your young scientist, technologist, engineer, or mathematician? Thanks to a recent STEM Scouts blog post , we’ve got a plethora of gift suggestions for youth of all ages who have a penchant for STEM excitement!
The BSA recently announced that some Cub Scout adventure requirements that previously were mandatory will become optional, in a move intended to give Cub Scouters more control over their den program. We’ve seen your questions regarding how these modifications will affect your pack and den and shared an extensive Q&A on Bryan on Scouting.
