The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is chartered by Congress to serve our nation’s youth by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The BSA aims to prepare young people for lives of impact and purpose.

Scouting America is chartered by Congress to serve our nation’s youth by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Scouting America aims to prepare young people for lives of impact and purpose.

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Scouts BSA is the traditional Scouting experience where boys and girls can have their share of adventure in the great outdoors. Develop a love of service by volunteering in your community, boost your leadership skills through fun and exciting challenges, and create memories of a lifetime with no prior Scouting experience required!

Discover the five main programs of the Boy Scouts of America; Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Exploring!

Dec 10, 2024 · Scouts BSA is excited to share the planned updates to Merit Badges that will take effect on January 1, 2025. These updates will be reflected in Scoutbook and on our online Merit Badge Hub ( Merit Badges | Boy Scouts of America ) towards the end of December.

Outdoor adventure is the promise made to young people when they join Scouting. Boys and girls yearn for outdoor programs that stir their imagination and interest. In the Outdoors we strive to meet the Aims of Scouting. Character Development: In the outdoors, Scouts have opportunities to acquire skills that make them more self-reliant.

For more than 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that […]

To access the updated training, log onto my.Scouting.org and search the catalog in the Learn Center of My.Scouting for “Climb on Safely.” For additional information regarding COPE and Climbing programs, please refer to the Guide to Safe Scouting and the Belay on manual.

Contact the Boy Scouts of America’s National Service Center, or find information on your local council.