spotlight Archives - Scouting magazine

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

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

The rules of group merit badge instruction.

With membership in the OA now expanded to include Venturers, Sea Scouts and girls in troops, it’s a good time to review unit election procedures.

In high school it’s called “senioritis.” Some Webelos Scouts feel similar final-year doldrums as they eagerly await the transition into Scouting.

Found the perfect Scout troop? The next element of a smooth transition is a meaningful crossover ceremony.

The first step in a successful Webelos (Webelos-to-Scout) transition is finding the right Scout troop to join.

Check here for frequently asked questions about the Scouts BSA program.

Here are some tips on starting an all-girl troop from those who plan to do so when Scouts BSA launches in 2019.

Need some encouragement or ideas on how to run your unit? Let’s ask your fellow Scouters.