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

Each summer, thousands of seasonal staff bring outdoor adventure to life for Scouts from across the world. Ever wondered who makes up this staff? If you’re older than 18 (or even 15 for many council camps), the answer is people just like you are the professional staff at camps around the country! Learn how you

Maybe you’re a veteran Scouts BSA leader or parent who knows the program from top to bottom. Or maybe you’re a newbie with tons of questions. Either way, #TroopTalkLive is for you. Debuting this Wednesday at 2 p.m. Central, the BSA’s official monthly Scouts BSA-focused Facebook livestream features expert guests and insiders who share their