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Scouting’s core leadership awards can help you be a better leader

By Scouting magazine

The BSA’s training awards and keys can help you track your progress and help you be a more successful leader.

World’s Best: International Scouters enhance BSA

By Michael Freeman

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

The New-Leader Guide: Tips to Get You Started Down the Scouting Trail

By Michael Freeman

We created this handy guide to help you through the first months of your Scouting career. Half of the tips stem from our own experience; the other half come from Scouters across the country.

This volunteer is growing Scouting in the inner city

By Michael Freeman

Lauren Hopper grew up as a Boy Scout tagalong, always envious that she couldn’t fully participate. As an adult, she has gotten that chance.

How a three-generation Scouter fights off burnout and keeps Scouts engaged

By Aaron Derr

Bill Shaffer has served more than three generations of Scouts and yet he remains energized and ready to keep Scouts engaged in the program.

How to have a smooth — and successful — Webelos transition

By Scouting magazine

Each potential Scouts fall through the cracks and leave Scouting for good after Webelos. The solution is a smooth Webelos transition process.

Teaching the new Digital Technology merit badge

By Aaron Derr

Here’s how to teach the new Digital Technology merit badge.

Advice from a leader who breaks down barriers for Scouts in need

By Scouting magazine

Assistant Scoutmaster Jack Herman shares his strategies for bringing Scouting into his diverse community.

Dr. Lyn Graves shares how you can bring Scouting to the inner city

By Scouting magazine

Dr. Lyn Graves shares inspiring advice for Scouters, encouraging leaders to bring Scouting to youth living in the inner city.

How to juggle the roles of dad and Scout leader

By Scouting magazine

Scouters share ideas from the field when it comes to juggling roles as a parent with leadership positions within your pack, troop, crew, or team.