The purpose of the Scouts BSA board of review is to determine the quality of the Scout’s experience and decide whether the requirements to achieve the Scout’s next rank have been fulfilled. It is not, notes Scouts BSA national program chair Angelique Minett, a job interview, retest or examination, or any other kind of challenge […]

When Roger Mosby became the BSA’s President and CEO in December 2019, he did so at the beginning of an extraordinary time of both change and opportunity for the entire organization. Four years later, Mosby has announced his retirement, having successfully navigated the turbulent waters of bankruptcy, the unchartered territory of a global pandemic, and

I hear a lot about Scout units across the country taking advantage of community events to promote their programs. And for good reason: It’s a great way to remind people that the BSA is alive and well, performing service, going on adventures, and changing lives along the way. And if someone happens to ask about

Campout planning can be a challenge for both youth and adults. What activities do we do? How do we fit it all into a workable schedule for the weekend? How can we compete with sports, school and sometimes even other Scouting events? The answer can be found by following a few basic guidelines. Thanks to

During the second week in August, wildfires ravaged the Hawaiian Islands — predominantly Maui — consuming thousands of buildings and leaving more than 100 people dead. Scouts in the Aloha Council jumped into action. They found and set up a hospital bed for a man whose house burned down. They collected food, clothing and supplies. They built

As you plan your unit’s upcoming year, you might want to mark down annual celebrations and events. You have Feb. 8 — the birthday of the Boy Scouts of America. Next year, the BSA turns 114 years old. Check the BSA’s social media for a fun party. Want to go on an exciting trek at

The Scouts BSA program is meant to be led by youth and guided by adults. The National Youth Council — a group of youth that will help shape the future of the Scouts BSA program — is an extension of that philosophy. The National Youth Council is made up of 30 youth with a wide

As Scouts get ready to head off for summer camp — some for the very first time — be mindful of how they’re feeling. Homesickness can affect many campers — most often younger Scouts. Talk with your Scout beforehand to gauge how they’re feeling about being away from home. If they’re feeling anxious, you can go over different

Springtime is the best time for the Webelos-to-Scouts transition. This time of the year, Cub Scouts all across the country are participating in crossover ceremonies, after which they will officially be members of Scouts BSA. How does it all work? And how can den leaders and parents make it work better? It’s such a big

It’s time for our annual roundup of the most-earned and rarest merit badges. Let’s take a look at what changed, what stayed the same and what took the prize as our most highly earned merit badge of last year (SURPRISE! It’s never been in the top spot before). In 2021, we saw the rebound of