Surplus Philmont Trail Meals Now for Sale
The Philmont Commissary is now offering surplus 2014 trail meals to anyone who has a need for packaged, ready-to-eat meals. Sales are open from now through whenever they sell out. You may purchase any...
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New ‘Paddle Ready’ App Available for Paddlers
We’re thrilled to announce the release of Paddle Ready—a free, user-friendly iPhone/Android mobile app designed just for paddlers. This resource for a safer aquatics program has been provided by one of...
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LDS-BSA Relationships Newsletter Covers Philmont Summer Conference
The latest issue of the LDS-BSA Relationships newsletter has been published and is available online. In this issue, you can read more about the Priesthood Leadership Conference on Scouting held at...
View ArticleConfused About COPE/Climbing Training Programs? Read On
Recently there have been some questions and misunderstandings about the process for COPE and climbing training program evaluations. The COPE and Climbing National Task Force is committed to providing...
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Put Your Scouts in Touch With Other Youth From Around the World at JOTA/JOTI
Jamboree-on-the-Air and Jamboree-on-the-Internet will be held October 18–19. JOTA and JOTI are annual World Scouting events that provide an opportunity for Scouts to communicate with other Scouts from...
View ArticleReserve Your Spot Now for 2015 Season at the Summit Bechtel Reserve
Register now for the 2015 season at The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve! From leadership training to high-adventure, find the program that’s right for you and your Scouts.
View ArticlePhilmont 2016 Unit Reservations Opening Soon!
Are you or someone you know interested in a 2016 High Adventure experience? On October 29, the registration entry period for 2016 Philmont 12-day and 7-day expeditions begins. This short period lasts...
View ArticleNew Report Takes a Look at School Access Challenges
Access to schools takes many forms. It may be the ability to send home a message with boys who are prospective Cub Scouts. It may be the opportunity to present a “boy talk” to prospective Cub Scouts....
View ArticleStay Tuned Into BSA’s Program Updates by Attending a 2015 Conference at...
The next few years promise to be exciting for Scouting as our traditional programs will be updated based on several years of volunteer-led research and development. These changes are part of the BSA’s...
View ArticleVenturing Ranger, Leadership Award Updates
Venturing Ranger Award Due to an oversight, the electives for Shooting Sports and Scuba were left out of the new Venturing Awards and Requirements (SKU 618767). These will be added to the e-pub and...
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Scoutmaster Reflects on Contingent’s Northern Tier Experience
Northern Tier’s Ely Trail staff director received the following letter from a Scoutmaster. The letter is a true testimonial to the benefit of having a Northern Tier interpreter and the value of a...
View Article2015 National Camping School Dates Announced
The 2015 National Camping School informational brochure is now available online. National Camping School provides adults with training needed to operate council camps. These key staff members will, in...
View ArticleNCAP Updates: Annual COPE/Climbing Inspections, Zip Line Regulations Reminders
The BSA’s National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) require professional challenge course inspections each year. To help reduce the cost of these inspections and to bring consistency to the process,...
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LFL Newsletter: November Issue Is Out!
Click to open November issue The November issue of Learning for Life newsletter has been published and is now available online. In this issue, you can read more about the 2013 Learning for Life Annual...
View ArticleHave Questions About Venturing Program Changes? We Have Answers
With the release of the new program updates, there are lots of questions regarding the Venturing program. Here are a few answers to the most commonly asked queries … Training: There is now training for...
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2017 Jamboree Theme, Logo Invite Members to ‘Live Scouting’s Adventure’
Although it seems like the 2013 National Scout Jamboree just wrapped up, the official theme and logo for the next jamboree—planned for July 19-28, 2017—have been released. The 2017 theme, “Live...
View Article2015 BSA Kindred Meeting to be Held Feb. 3 in New Orleans
The BSA is hosting its 2015 Kindred meeting on Tuesday, February 3, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside as part of the American Camp Association National Conference. The BSA Kindred meeting is a...
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Exploring and LFL Certification Now Available—Meet the First Recipients
Interested in the Learning for Life and Exploring certifications? Professionals of all tenures and titles can choose to attend one or both of the Exploring and Learning for Life Curriculum Based...
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OA Establishes Centurion Award as Part of Centennial Celebration
As part of the Order of the Arrow’s centennial anniversary, the Centurion Award has been made available for local lodges to submit nominations. The Centurion Award aims to highlight “Hometown Heroes,”...
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Webcasts on New Cub Scouting Program to be Held January 17
A new Cub Scouting program is launching June 1, 2015, that will be more fun and exciting for boys, and easier to implement for unit leaders. To ensure you are ready to make the transition, a series of...
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