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Leaders

Volunteer leaders promote the mission of preparing Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA members, and Venturers to make ethical and moral choices during their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

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Get time on your side for work, life and Scouting

Tips from Scouting superstars on balancing work, life and Scouting.

Cub Scout Activities

Plan now for a great crossover ceremony

As another crossover season approaches, we asked two Scouters to share their keys to a successful ceremony.

Leaders

Guiding girls inspires this Pennsylvania Scouter

At midnight on Feb. 1, 2019, this Scouter led 15 girls across a freezing covered bridge in Lancaster County, Pa. There, they became Troop 82, one of the first female Scouts BSA troops.

Advancement & Awards

A path to earning the Hiking merit badge in a big city

Former Scoutmaster Mike DiTrani has completed five Philmont treks and frequently hikes in the Adirondacks, but some of his favorite hiking happens much closer to his Staten Island home.

Character Building

Scouting helps these families make the most of their time together

From New York’s steel towers to the bayous of Louisiana, these five Scouting families make their world a better place.

Cub Scout Activities

Recruit families to your pack using a blend of online and real-world means

As Pack 90 in Centralia, Mo., discovered, you can get your pack’s message out even if #ourpackisawesome never trends on Twitter.

Leaders

This California Scouter shares how Scouting crosses cultural and generational divides

This Scouter got on board with the National Vietnamese Scouting Committee and helped staff two national Vietnamese Wood Badge courses.

Advancement & Awards FAQs

Two awards honor those who help Scouting grow

Two special awards recognize those who start or join new Scouts BSA troops, Cub Scout packs, Venturing crews or Sea Scout ships.

Character Building

Step In, Speak Up: 10 actions you can take to help eliminate bullying

Bullying affects kids of every race, gender identity, grade and socioeconomic sector. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Features

World’s Best: International Scouters enhance BSA

Five volunteers bring their Scouting experience from other countries to the BSA.

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