• Scouts and their parents expect all Boy Scouts of America activities to be conducted safely. To ensure the safety of participants, the Boy Scouts of America expects leaders to use the four points of SAFE when delivering the Scouting[...]

    Published On: June 21, 2024

  • Updated Scouts BSA Leader Resources

    Did you see it? The Scouting America Troop Leader website has re-launched. It will be your destination for Scouts BSA troop info and planning resources. Please note that Scouting America will be releasing further content in the coming weeks.[...]

    Published On: June 19, 2024

  • Leader Award Updates

    We have so many amazing volunteers and leaders in our Council -- why not make sure they are recognized?  Worn as knots on a leader's uniform, many probably do not realize they have earned them.  Many don't realize the[...]

    Published On: June 18, 2024

  • Promoting Cub Scout Dens

    Cub Scout Leaders, It is that time of year to promote your Cub Scouts to the next badge of rank in Scoutbook. This process is separate from the grade rollover that occurs in June when Cub Scouts are automatically[...]

    Published On: June 17, 2024

  • Membership Tools Webinar

    BeAScout.org pin?   Invitation Manager?  Application Manager? Join the Webinar: Thursday, July 11 6:30-8pm Are you a unit leader that wants to learn more about the technology available to you for recruitment and membership?  This is the webinar for you! [...]

    Published On: June 3, 2024

  • Scouting America Executive Board Welcomes MCC Member

    Scouting America is proud to announce the selection of five new National Executive Board members, including one from the Michigan Crossroads Council -- Laurie Champion. The Annual Election of the National Executive Board (NEB) of the National Council of[...]

    Published On: May 31, 2024
  • mile swim updates

    Mile Swim Updates 2024

    Mile Swim BSA Award Updated for Summer 2024 Based on feedback from BSA Aquatics personnel at camps across the country, the revised Mile Swim BSA award is now focusing on improving swimming stroke effectiveness and efficiency, especially for individuals[...]

    Published On: May 28, 2024

  • Target and Range Activities

    9/1/2024 Shooting Sports Program Updates Effective September 1, 2024, Scouting’s Shooting Sports programs within all programs including Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting will be referred to as Range and Target Activities.  Note: As a reminder, the updated Cub Scout[...]

    Published On: May 13, 2024

June 21, 2024|

Scouts and their parents expect all Boy Scouts of America activities to be conducted safely. To ensure the safety of participants, the Boy Scouts of America expects leaders to use the four points of[...]

Updated Scouts BSA Leader Resources

June 19, 2024|

Did you see it? The Scouting America Troop Leader website has re-launched. It will be your destination for Scouts BSA troop info and planning resources. Please note that Scouting America will be releasing further[...]

Leader Award Updates

June 18, 2024|

We have so many amazing volunteers and leaders in our Council -- why not make sure they are recognized?  Worn as knots on a leader's uniform, many probably do not realize they have earned[...]

Promoting Cub Scout Dens

June 17, 2024|

Cub Scout Leaders, It is that time of year to promote your Cub Scouts to the next badge of rank in Scoutbook. This process is separate from the grade rollover that occurs in June[...]

Membership Tools Webinar

June 3, 2024|

BeAScout.org pin?   Invitation Manager?  Application Manager? Join the Webinar: Thursday, July 11 6:30-8pm Are you a unit leader that wants to learn more about the technology available to you for recruitment and membership?  This[...]

  • mile swim updates

Mile Swim Updates 2024

May 28, 2024|

Mile Swim BSA Award Updated for Summer 2024 Based on feedback from BSA Aquatics personnel at camps across the country, the revised Mile Swim BSA award is now focusing on improving swimming stroke effectiveness[...]

Target and Range Activities

May 13, 2024|

9/1/2024 Shooting Sports Program Updates Effective September 1, 2024, Scouting’s Shooting Sports programs within all programs including Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting will be referred to as Range and Target Activities.  Note: As a[...]