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After careful consideration and an extensive review process, the Boy Scouts of America named Michael Surbaugh its next Chief Scout Executive, the organization’s top professional. Surbaugh, the BSA’s current Group Director of HR, Innovation, Exploring and Learning for Life, will provide general direction of administrative work of the BSA.
Are you an Arrowman who’s ready to be challenged mentally, physically, and spiritually in the great outdoors? If you are up to the challenge, join the Order of the Arrow Trail Crew for a 14-day adventure at Philmont Scout Ranch!
What a catch! Professional fisherman Tom Redington took first place over the weekend for the FLW Rayovac Series on KY Lake in Gilbertsville, KY, after reeling in a hefty batch of winning fish. And competition was fierce, too. The Series included a mix of veteran and aspiring pros, along with the best local fisherman in…
Day camp madness is descending upon Cub Scout packs around the country. At least, it might feel like madness for the volunteers striving to strike organization in the dash to get kids outdoors this summer. But with the perfect combo of positivity, brevity, and directness, pack volunteers can get day camp season off to a…
Thanks to Scott Lagasse, Jr.’s lightening fast racing skills, STEM Scouts is a NASCAR racing champion! Not exactly the program itself, but Scott’s race car was covered in the STEM Scouts name, deeming it the STEM Scouts Chevy truck. And after 166 high-octane laps around the NASCAR track, Lagasse, Jr.
Imagine enjoying a week of quality time at Philmont– with your Key 3 and Key 3s from many other councils – discussing the role of the Key 3 and how they work together to build and operate a successful Scouting program.
Next week is the official start of the Boy Scouts of America’s national annual meeting ( NAM ). This one yearly event is where volunteers and employees meet t o share updates on the BSA, its programs, and its strides in innovative development for our future leaders (Scouts).
Congratulations to the 17th Annual President’s Marketing Awards winners! A list of honorees—whose entries were recognized for their excellence in marketing on behalf of the Boy Scouts of America, creativity, and alignment with national brand standards—is now available on the marketing awards website at www.scouting.org/marketingawards .
The BSA brings profound experiences – and a lot of fun – to children from all backgrounds, in all areas across the country. The All Markets Strategy Summit next Tuesday, May 19, at the BSA’s National Annual Meeting will bring Scouting leaders, employees, and volunteers together to ensure our mission of reaching all kids only grows more…
Rudy Gonzalez will take on the role of Scout executive for the Rio Grande Council in Harlingen, TX, starting May 16. With his passion for Scouting and youth development, Rudy heads into this new role with enthusiasm. He began his Scouting career as an intern and then district executive at the Sam Houston Area Council…
You may have heard that the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and the Pathway to Adventure Council have teamed up for the Space Station National Design Challenge, a student research competition in Chicago. As the competition (which sends winning projects on a voyage to the International Space Station) draws near, participants…
Boy Scouts of America is changing how the nation views science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and Fast Company took notice. Led by the National Directors of STEM Programs Trent Nichols and April McMillan, STEM Scouts is a national pilot program focused on teaching kids STEM subjects in a hands-on and fun-centric environment.
If you are like many Cub Scout volunteers and parents, you’ve probably run into a dilemma many consider to be a good yet challenging conundrum. Yes, we are talking about having so many eager Cub Scouts that you don’t have enough adults to lead the overflowing pack.
The BSA’s Marketing Intelligence Manager Scott Olson spends his days sifting through info related to the ever-changing youth and family market the BSA serves. Now, he’s passing on his insights to you. In our new Scouting Wire series Ask the Expert , Scott delivers a real world perspective of what parents value and children crave.
Are you ready to go outside with your Scouts for a day of nationwide play? Of course you are! Communities across the country are joining in on a day of fun in the sun at their local, state, and national parks to celebrate the 5th Annual Kids to Parks Day, Saturday, May 16 .
It’s not that every leader has a “the student has become the master” moment. But ask any Scout leader and they’ll probably tell you they’ve learned a lot from their Scouts, particularly the ones with different needs. As part of our Your Scouting Story series, this week we’re shining the flashlight on a leader who…
You’ve been waiting, and the day is here. New Cub Scout handbooks, den leader guides, and uniform accessories (primarily Tiger badges) are in Scout shops as of May 1. Here is the scoop on the merchandise orders: The first pre-order period for wholesale accounts (council run shops) closed on April 3, and 169 councils ordered…
Wake Schepman’s story is the stuff 21st Century Scout dreams are made of. He soars and scales heights few get to see without a lift – not just because he’s an Eagle, but because he’s a rollerblading legend (at only 18).
Whether he’s scoping out new research data or zeroing in on American consumer preferences, our new market intelligence manager is leading the way to understanding just exactly what kids, parents, and Scout nation wants. Chicago native Scott Olson is taking on the position with an arsenal of market intelligence skills.
Scouting promotes healthy, active lifestyles for youth. Through the SCOUTStrong Healthy Living Initiative , we bring you ideas and activities you can put to work in your units to get your Scouts moving. That’s where Olympic Day 2015 comes in. Olympic Day happens all month long in June, with the official day falling on June 23.
Eagle Scout Matt Moniz had plans to summit Mt.Everest for the first time last year, yet after an avalanche tore through the Himalayas, he was forced to cancel. This year he decided to make attempt number two. However, history seems to have repeated itself once again on Saturday in the wake of Nepal’s most horrific…
Professional Scouter Jonathan Pleva’s Boston Marathon run has a big story behind it. Did you catch what it is on Scouting Newsroom ? Pleva was the interim Scout Executive for the Connecticut Yankee Council during a tragedy that rocked the Scouting community and the nation: the Sandy Hook shooting.
You hear the word “millennials” and you imagine a kid with a hipster beard sipping lattes. A girl with eyes glued to her Instagram feed. Maybe a group of college kids who share an ambitious startup idea. But millennials aren’t kids anymore.
Cub Scouts go nuts for Pinewood Derby, but as The New York Times reported on Sunday, they aren’t the only ones getting a rush from racing intricate blocks of wood – dads are getting in on the action, too. Fathers of Cub Scouts are taking the Scouting sport to another level.
Hear it straight from the Chief: kids (and parents) are excited for youth-focused STEM activities like the BSA’s new pilot program. By now, you probably know the acronym stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The STEM Scouts program was recently expanded to 12 councils nationwide after igniting initial success in the Great Smoky Mountain…
Are you ready to join in on the coolest, most highly-anticipated Cub Scout event of 2015? Day Camp comes around only once a year and you won’t want to miss out on all the fun this summer. Take the Day Camp Pledge Whether you’ve registered or not, pledge to attend this year’s Day Camp by…
What I learned as a 16-year-old chapter chief in the Order of the Arrow has helped me throughout my Scouting career. During a lodge fellowship weekend the chapters competed in the Quest, a day of competitions in water sports, shooting sports, tug of war, Scoutcraft, and more.
Earlier this week, I wrote about a recent Business Insider article that highlighted seven parental factors that can point to success in children. I focused the first of my blogs on this article on “avoiding junk time with kids.” Today, I’d like to focus on the importance of teaching kids about success from a “growth…
Today may be Earth Day for the rest of the world, but the Boy Scouts of America has been tending to the planet since the organization’s inception. Guided by “Leave No Trace” principles, Scouts show respect for wildlife and wilderness everyday.
Want your photo to be featured at the Summit to be remembered for a lifetime? Now’s your chance to make it happen! The Summit Bechtel Reserve is the Boy Scout’s new High-Adventure base in West Virginia and home of the national Scout Jamboree.
Did you catch the first “Your Scouting Story” last week? Well this week we continue the series devoted to what Scouting means to you by sharing a story that many Scouts may take to heart: not earning Eagle Scout. Missing out on achieving Eagle Scout is one of the most common regrets in Scouting (and…
Eagle Scouts 18 and older with a thirst for adventure and hands-on research take note: the application deadline to become a NESA World Explorer is May 1 (that’s an extension on the original April 24 deadline). Join the legacy of other NESA World Explorers who have channeled the spirit of discovery since 1928.
Scouting offers parents and their kids the chance to make the most of their time together. That’s what they’re grasping for in these days of hectic schedules filled with work, school, sports and other time-intensive activities: quality experiences for their children that entertain, build character and teach skills that will take them into adulthood.
Wondering how the transition to the new Cub Scout adventure program will affect units chartered by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)? Boys enter the program in LDS units and move from one den to the next based on their birthdays instead of their grade in school.
On May 16, 2015, Daniel A. Templar will take on the role of Scout executive of the Cradle of Liberty Council in Wayne, PA. Templar’s experience as a leader in Scouting is extensive. He began his Scouting career as district executive at the Hiawatha Council in Syracuse, NY.
Scouting aims to develop healthy kids. But did you know Units can be rewarded for their Scouts’ commitment to great health practices? Scouts can earn the SCOUTStrong Healthy Unit Award along with their den, pack, troop, or crew. Patches for the achievement are now available on ScoutStuff .
You may have heard me mention STEM Scouts briefly in past posts . But today, I’m pleased to reveal that STEM Scouts has taken root and is set to grow. STEM Scouts will help Scouting grow and bring many new kids into the movement who will grow their potential.
Combine Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) with Scouting and you’re preparing kids for challenging and rewarding careers. As first shared on Scouting Newsroom , that’s what the BSA envisions as the STEM Scouts pilot program expands to councils across the country.
You can read about Scouts overcoming incredible challenges or even saving lives , but there’s nothing like discovering firsthand how Scouting has made a difference in the lives of Scouting families like yours. So today, we’re kicking off a special Scouting Wire series devoted to YOUR Scouting stories and what Scouting means to you.
Think of the fun your Scouts could have on a weekend adventure at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. A few days in the fresh air with countless outdoor activities at your fingertips could make for trip your team will remember for a lifetime.
“Go big or go home.” That’s the motto of the Three Fires Council in St. Charles, IL which will seek to set a Guinness record for the world’s largest welding lesson on April 11, 2015. The event will bring together 14,000 Scouts at ETI School of Skilled Trades to earn the Welding Merit Badge .
During this month, you have the opportunity to understand the importance of prevention of emerging threats to youth. Youth Protection depends upon the shared involvement of everyone in Scouting. What can you do? Have you done the following? Do you know your Youth Protection Champion?
STEM, Careers, and Eagle-required badges made way for the crowd favorite Outdoor badge: Wilderness Survival. The month-long competition Merit Badge Madness pitted favorite badges against one another and tasked Scouting America Instagram followers with choosing the most epic merit badge of all.
Did you know district executives can register in as many districts as they are assigned to support? What about the tools and reports on my.Scouting district executives can access for each district they serve? In order for district executives, senior district executives, and district executives m/p to access district info and be identified as Key…
I’m pleased to share the latest development in Scouting’s efforts to expand our presence into the digital space. Today, we announced the BSA has acquired Scoutbook, a web application designed for mobile devices. Scoutbook delivers a suite of easy-to-use Web-based tools that are helpful to Scouts, parents and unit leaders.
Two of the BSA’s priorities in the last few years have been ensuring that we offer Scouts fresh, new experiences that instill the values of Scouting, and providing unit leaders with the tools, training, and support they need to deliver the kind of life-changing experiences Scouting is capable of providing.
Beginning May 1, 2015, Richard Christ will join the ranks of the Baden-Powell Council in Binghamton, N.Y., as the new Scout Executive. With an impressive Scouting background and a passion for delivering quality Scouting experiences, Rick will be an incredible asset to the team.
Sometimes identifying new unit opportunities can come from the likeliest of places (like a quick phone call). That’s what the Orange County Council found when they launched their new recruiting plan in January. Let the council’s story inspire your team.
Did you catch yesterday’s Waypoints newsletter ? If not, have no fear, because we’ve got you covered. Check out the latest news from the high-adventure bases by clicking on each box below. Find out how you and your Scout can sign up for the coolest upcoming events and be a part of all the action!
Left to right: Scoutmaster Rich Gambrill, Eagle Scout Nicholas H., and Cubmaster Tom Ernst. (Photo: Lauren Amberman, The Avenue News) For any Scout, earning Eagle is a huge accomplishment. Scouts with special needs who achieve the honor are even more rare – that’s why these Scouts often have an extension to achieve the rank after their…
