Scouts BSA

A program for youth ages 11–17, centered on leadership, outdoor adventure, and personal growth. Scouts BSA offers opportunities to earn ranks and merit badges while developing lifelong skills and strong values through camping, service, and teamwork.

Boy Scouts walking at summer camp with backpacks
How to Prepare a New Scout for Their First Week Away at Summer Camp

How to Prepare a New Scout for Their First Week Away at Summer Camp

June 15, 2026

What homesickness research can teach parents and leaders before camp starts Your Scout might miss home at summer camp. That does not mean they are not ready. It does not mean camp

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Cub Scout and Scouts BSA Handbooks in Spanish Strengthen Advancement at Home

Cub Scout and Scouts BSA Handbooks in Spanish Strengthen Advancement at Home

February 12, 2026

Most of us take pride in how we run a meeting. We plan them after work and reshuffle things when something runs long, keeping a game in our back pocket in case

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Scouts BSA Family Troop Option Launches December 15: Should Your Troop Convert?

Scouts BSA Family Troop Option Launches December 15: Should Your Troop Convert?

December 8, 2025

The Family Troop model will be available nationwide starting December 15, 2025. After a year-long pilot in 174 councils, Scouts BSA has decided to make it a permanent choice, alongside traditional boy

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