• 2024 Fall Membership Kickoff – Scouts BSA

    You're Invited! Join us for the “2024 National Scouts BSA Fall Membership Kickoff!"! It’s that time of year to welcome new families into the movement, inviting them to join the fun and excitement of Scouting. Often, we hold events[...]

    Published On: August 29, 2024
  • Journey to Excellence to be Retired

    Effective December 31, 2024, the Journey to Excellence unit recognition program will be retired. Moving forward, metrics for Scouting and Exploring unit success will be seamlessly integrated into unit leader support materials and resources. These metrics will be consistent[...]

    Published On: August 27, 2024
  • Parents of America: If Your Child Isn’t a Scout, They’re Missing Out

    The following news story has run in multiple media outlet over the past few days, and is a reminder to experienced Scouters and new families about what Scouting is all about.  Share this with your families and prospective families...and[...]

    Published On: August 19, 2024
  • Safety Update: September 2024

    Buddy System | Accommodations | Participation by Parents/Legal Guardians | Age Appropriate Guidelines Below are some upcoming changes to the Guide to Safe Scouting effective 9-1-24 Buddy System As leaders, we are all familiar with the Buddy System.  Groups[...]

    Published On: August 15, 2024
  • Range and Target Activity Updates – September 2024

    The Range and Target Activities (Shooting Sports) currently offered by Scouting America require knowledgeable supervision, qualified instruction, and strict adherence to standard operating procedures. On September 1st, program adjustments will go into effect to simplify these programs while ensuring[...]

    Published On: August 12, 2024
  • Ready for Life: World Scouting’s new brand

    Two logos? Let’s break down the differences between the World Scout Emblem and the World Scouting logo  The World Scout Emblem dates back to the first Scouting expedition on Brownsea Island. Over the years, the badge[...]

    Published On: August 6, 2024
  • Scouting in the News | May-June

    Our Scouts do amazing things!  Highlights of media coverage from May/June 2024: Gladwin News: Eagle Scout project completed at Nau Cabin - Beaverton. Midland Daily News version of story [...]

    Published On: July 18, 2024
  • Cub Scout Updated Resources

    Cub Scout leader, if you haven't already started planning for your Den and Pack adventures this fall, we have links to the resources that will help.  Make sure to visit the Cub Scout Leaders Resources page for links to[...]

    Published On: July 16, 2024

Journey to Excellence to be Retired

August 27, 2024|

Effective December 31, 2024, the Journey to Excellence unit recognition program will be retired. Moving forward, metrics for Scouting and Exploring unit success will be seamlessly integrated into unit leader support materials and resources.[...]

Safety Update: September 2024

August 15, 2024|

Buddy System | Accommodations | Participation by Parents/Legal Guardians | Age Appropriate Guidelines Below are some upcoming changes to the Guide to Safe Scouting effective 9-1-24 Buddy System As leaders, we are all familiar[...]

Scouting in the News | May-June

July 18, 2024|

Our Scouts do amazing things!  Highlights of media coverage from May/June 2024: Gladwin News: Eagle Scout project completed at Nau Cabin - Beaverton. Midland Daily News version of story[...]

Cub Scout Updated Resources

July 16, 2024|

Cub Scout leader, if you haven't already started planning for your Den and Pack adventures this fall, we have links to the resources that will help.  Make sure to visit the Cub Scout Leaders[...]