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Who said STEM doesn’t get kids outside? Scouters know, any chance to head outdoors is an opportunity for Scouts to witness science in action. The STEM Scouts pilot program , Venturing, and Boy Scouts are packed with emerging science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) professionals.
Visited CubScouts.org lately? The site you love just got an overhaul we think you’ll love (and updates are ongoing). Bookmark this comprehensive resource now, and read on as we cover the highlights of what the new CubScouts.org has to offer and what you can look forward to in coming weeks.
The Boy Scouts of America has been leading the way in outdoor education and environmental stewardship for more than a century. Continuing the conversation about sustainability ensures your council contributes to this legacy. On Tuesday, October 27, 2015, the LeaderSHIFT Forum will give you an opportunity to do just that.
BMX, skateboarding, mountain biking, zip lines, climbing and High-Adventure sports galore – at the Summit, there’s never a shortage of fun. But you know what makes the Summit better? A discount! Groups that register for the 2016 High-Adventure season and pay a $100 per person non-refundable deposit by November 30, 2015, will receive a 10% discount…
Any Cub Scout will tell you, nothing says summertime like Cub Scout day camp. Obstacle courses, arts and crafts and sporting activities aplenty, at day camp, there’s never a dull moment. And that’s exactly what mom blogger Stephanie Wagner and her twin sons discovered upon experiencing their local council ‘s twilight day camp for the…
Remember sprawling in front of the TV to watch Saturday morning cartoons or cowboy movies? We’ve come a long way since then with HD-TV, DVDs and video games. Regardless of the technology, there have been many studies that say too much TV watching can lead to behavior problems, lack of sleep and poor health.
On Monday, July 27, the National Executive Board ratified a resolution that removes the national restriction on openly gay adult leaders and employees. The resolution was recommended for ratification by the Executive Committee earlier this month. Of those present and voting, 79 percent voted in favor of the resolution.
You’ve read about the five reasons not to miss the 2015 Build An Adventure Recruiting LiveCast, but maybe you didn’t get a chance to tune in to the live stream (or you want to watch again). Well you’re in luck because this incredible Cub Scout recruiting livecast is still available to watch and share with…
I think our Scouts often do the best job of telling the story of how Scouting benefits today’s young people. However, sometimes it’s difficult to get them to sit still long enough to pull those thoughts together. I enjoyed reading one Scout Mom’s account of how she quizzed her son about what Scouting has done…
It is with a very heavy heart we reflect on the recent event in Chattanooga and the tragic loss of four Marines and one sailor who represent the best about our country. Each and every day the women and men who volunteer as soldiers, sailors, airmen, coastguardsmen and Marines, along with their families, serve this…
The gravel paths a the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve were stirred in a cloud of excitement as veterans and Scouts set off on a 2K relay. Some participants manned wheelchairs as they rolled for the finish line, others pounded the road with spirited sprints.
Oscar de la Renta, right, with iconic uniform redesign How many men and women can say they own a custom Oscar de la Renta design? Very few. Yet Scouts across the country are among the select crowd touting ownership over the fashion icon’s coveted designs.
This week marks 46 years since the Apollo 11 first landed on the moon. But before that, NASA sent a team of astronauts to Philmont to study the geology in preparation for the launch. In this picture is James Lovell (Apollo 8 &13), Neil Armstrong (Apollo 11), Alan Bean (Apollo 12), and Roger Chaffee (Apollo…
The 2017 Jamboree might seem like lightyears away but plans for the big event are in full swing! This week marks exactly two years until Jamboree and now’s the time to keep the momentum going. The BSA encourages volunteers to join the fun by lending a helping hand as a Jamboree staff volunteer at the…
Seeing your little boy grow into a well-rounded young man is an unequalled experience for Scouting parents. For mom blogger Michelle, whose son is on the autism spectrum, watching her child grow through Scouting is a journey packed with rewarding milestones.
The ability of our organization to sustain itself depends not only on recruitment and the quality of our programs, but also on the commitment of our great volunteer force to keep our Scouting units alive and active. Sometimes it takes the efforts of just one person to make a difference in terms of whether a…
Scouts and Scouters across the nation can rejoice because tomorrow, Thursday, July 16, 2015, is officially “Order of the Arrow Centennial Day” in the state of Maryland! Maryland’s Governor Larry Hogan signed a proclamation which details the importance of the Order of the Arrow’s 100 th Anniversary and urges “all citizens to support this observance.”
One of the best parts of Scouting is sharing what we do with the communities we serve, especially helping those with special needs. That’s why I am pleased to introduce you to what I’ll call the “Buddy Troop,” Troop 133 .
Read those two URLs quickly and you might not notice a difference – which may be why a lot of volunteers have questions about the differences between Myscouting.org and my.Scouting.org . If you’re confused about which site houses which resources, never fear.
As Scouts pour into camp this summer, be sure to keep track and report how many are taking advantage of a Scouter’s favorite pastime. The Camping Manager Tool is available for councils to report camping statistics for the past year.
New skills, character building, social development, family bonding, mind-challenging fun. Most parents agree they want to give their children the opportunity to cultivate all of these as they grow up. And the Boy Scouts of America covers it all for its current members.
Curating an effective and creative recruiting strategy that unites with marketing efforts is no easy feat. But this council seems to have the magic touch! By using their building as a larger than life canvas, the Sagamore Council of North Central Indiana is not only upgrading their curb appeal – they’re sharing the Scouting story, too!
During the 2015 Boy Scouts of America National Annual Meeting in May, Dr. Gates encouraged the Scouting family to reflect on the challenges, primarily regarding adult leadership standards, facing the BSA and potential alternatives for addressing them. As a result of the rapid changes in society and increasing legal challenges at the federal, state, and…
Our first wave of interactive digital merit badge pamphlets has been getting great traction lately, with more than 2,000 sold since we introduced this new Scouting technology in mid-May. Right now, there are four merit badges with interactive digital pamphlets available, including Animation , Cooking , First Aid and Robotics .
Not long ago, I shared information from a recent bullying study by the U.S. Department of Education indicating a drop in bullying in schools across the country. I was encouraged by its findings and am hopeful that this downward trend will continue.
Summer camp gives our Scouts a chance to stretch their wings and learn what it’s like to assume leadership, make decisions on their own and build confidence. There’s plenty of fun, too, but deep down, we also want our Scouts to learn the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law while experiencing these new…
If you’ve been following our Scouting Wire series on understanding what makes Cub Scout members tick, you’re feeling more confident than ever about the new program and how it appeals to the youth you serve. We’ve taken a look at the mind of a Cub Scout, better understand their parents , and now we’re completing the…
Are you looking to energize your current Cub Scout recruiting efforts and pump up your future plans for years to come? Well you’re in luck, because on July 20, 2015, at noon CST you’ll have the opportunity to learn about some helpful tools and resources for supporting your recruiting efforts this fall during the National…
From the early 20th century to the golden years to the far out 70s, 80s and 90s , Scouting Wire has taken you down memory lane of one hundred years of Scouting’s beloved history in TV, movies, music and beyond. As we’ve traveled through the decades, you’ve undoubtedly discovered some of the many reasons why America…
The next return window for discontinued Cub Scout products is open now and continues until September 30 . This special returns process is for items that are now obsolete because of the recent transition to the new Cub Scout program. Items returned following the process outlined below (during the authorized window) will receive full credit with…
The BSA’s marketing intelligence manager Scott Olson is back on the scene to give you insights on what drives the masses to head outdoors this season. Use the information he’s sharing below to help plan for your recruiting season and round out your summer camping plans.
As we enter the thick of summer with recruitment season right around the corner, many kids and families are experiencing a timeless Scouting activity – camping. For the BSA, nothing is more iconic than summer camp. It’s where friendships that last a lifetime are born and a commitment to Scouting is often solidified.
We are innovating. I know that can be unsettling to some of you, who are concerned that we are getting away from the traditional Scouting program with initiatives like STEM Scouts and our new Cub Scout Adventure program. On the contrary, I think if our founder, Lord Robert Baden-Powell , were still with us today, he…
On the Fourth of July, the Scouting nation will celebrate one of the most revered and celebrated days in American history: Independence Day. A time for appreciating our nation’s freedom, Independence Day is a special holiday for Scouts and Scouters to commemorate America’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
Your troop is packed with youth leaders, diverse talent, countless community service projects, and adventurous outdoor memories. You might feel like families not involved in Scouting don’t totally understand all your Scouts accomplish. But that’s a problem when it comes to successful membership recruitment.
My heart always swells with pride at the sight of a Scout unit leading the way or aboard a float for a Fourth of July parade. It’s our way of honoring those brave souls who led our nation to freedom as we declared our independence.
Did you know the Boy Scouts of America is one of the very few organizations that have an official code for flag retirement? Respect for our nation’s symbols are an integral part of being a reverent, responsible Scout; thus we have specific rules for the appropriate retirement of the United States flag.
How do eight to ten-year-olds wielding knives impact your job satisfaction? LinkedIn blogger Nathaniel Sellers made some pretty telling observations when he and his wife assisted Cub Scouts in carving soap. This activity is a staple in Cub Scouting, but to someone assuming a Scouting volunteer role with fresh eyes, soap carving smuggles in a…
You may have heard about the Scouting family who’s kicking some serious robot butt in the television competition series “ Battle Bots ,” and now you’re probably thinking “how can I do that, too?” Well, we thought the same thing (who doesn’t want to build really cool fighting robots).
Even the Weather Channel’s Wake Up with Al (that’s Al Roker) turns to Scouters for advice on how to thrive in the outdoors – which is why correspondent Dave Malkoff caught up with the Atlanta Area Council’s Bert Adams Scout Camp staff member Samantha Grinstead for the show’s Hot Jobs series.
At this point in our Scouting in pop culture series, your mind may be swimming with nostalgia, like images of Fred Flinstone and Barney Rubble taking the stage at Jamboree or Carey Grant gracing the screen as the adopted father of a Scout .
In Scouting, respect, honesty, and leadership are among the values we teach through the Scout Oath and Scout Law. We teach the importance of helping other people at all times, and how a Scout is helpful, friendly, courteous and kind.
I often receive notes and news coverage about the accomplishments of many of our Scouts who have disabilities and how they have overcome those challenges to lead wonderful and rewarding lives. Here are two such accounts that I think you will find inspiring.
We heard how well you know Scouting in pop culture , you heard about Scouting references in the early 20th century , and now, Scouting Wire is uncovering Scouting in pop culture from 1940 to 1969. You might even say these decades were the Scouting ‘golden years’ as far as pop culture features go.
For the last 105 years, the experience of being a Boy Scout has had a positive, lasting effect on the lives of millions of young people. Scouting is building tomorrow’s leaders while teaching a powerful set of real-life skills and developing fundamental qualities like leadership, character and respect.
Last week we explored how a Scout could get Eagle Scout after turning 18 years old . But did you know that prior to 1965 adults could earn the rank of Eagle? (If you did, let us know in the comments.)
There’s no better way to honor veterans than with the help of service men and women. And that’s what the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) are teaming up to accomplish next month. The BSA is hosting a Veterans’ Appreciation Day, which will be open to West Virginia National…
Last week we explored what goes through the mind of a Cub Scout as he seeks out structured fun and outdoor adventures. Scouting proves to be the perfect fit for inquisitive young minds, but there’s only one way to help get these kids into your Pack and prepared for life: demonstrating the worth of the…
Don’t bother telling the swarms of potential Scouting families what the Boy Scouts of America’s programs can add to their lives. Show them. Your council is probably zoned in on capturing the attention of millennial parents who have kids old enough to join Scouting programs.
With the first day of summer arriving this week, it’s important for all of us to remember to keep the canteens and water bottles full as we head out for summer camp and other outdoor activities. A study released this month notes that more than half of all children and adolescents in the U.S.
