
Chief’s Corner
Hear from Michael Surbaugh, the 13th Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America
Hear from Michael Surbaugh, the 13th Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America
Resilience is the ability to adapt well in the face of adversity, to
Exploration is at the heart of Scouting, giving young people the chance to
Scouting Family, In the last two weeks, we have celebrated the best of
Whether you are stuffing the last of your gear into a duffle or
We are in a very patriotic stretch of the calendar year: Memorial Day
Many of you know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
You’ve heard me talk before about how Exploring is a vehicle for growth
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month and I want to express my deep
It’s no secret that I’m an outdoor enthusiast. Lately, I’ve been thinking about
During this season of giving, I often think about how our Scouting for
Summer camp gives our Scouts a chance to stretch their wings and learn
My heart always swells with pride at the sight of a Scout unit
This summer, contingents of Arrowmen are hitting the road to deliver the message
Scouting offers parents and their kids the chance to make the most of
You may have heard me mention STEM Scouts briefly in past posts. But
“Go big or go home.” That’s the motto of the Three Fires Council
It’s fascinating to watch young people communicate these days. Technology and social media
It’s always inspiring to witness how many communities involve Scouting in their annual
Without any doubt, Scouting is a movement that relies on the strength of
In Scouting, we pride ourselves on the character- and leadership-development opportunities we provide
When I was a boy and Boys’ Life magazine arrived, it was always
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect on what we are most grateful
After a couple of months on the job as Chief Scout Executive, I
I’m a firm believer in the importance of rewarding and recognizing our staff,
Veterans’ Day for the Surbaugh family brings back proud memories of my grandfather
Recently, I shared my thoughts on how to grow Scouting in America and
One of my hobbies (other than Scouting) is hiking in state and national
A few weeks ago, I shared my thoughts on early education information that
As I read President Obama’s State of the Union address, these words caught
Hello everyone! I know we’re all working to wrap up the year on
We recently wrapped up our 2nd National Youth Protection Symposium. The common goal
Even as we continue on the trail toward Scouting’s future, there are times
One of our priorities is to find new ways to take Scouting into
Bullying can be an unfortunate part of growing up. And the prevalence of
Hello again! It’s hard to believe that summer is quickly coming to a
It’s hard for me to believe that most of the summer has already
There’s big news for Cub Scouts — and future Cub Scouts — and
The ability of our organization to sustain itself depends not only on recruitment
Earlier this week, I wrote about a recent Business Insider article that highlighted
Scouting offers parents and their kids the chance to make the most of
You may have heard me mention STEM Scouts briefly in past posts. But
I’ve been thinking a great deal lately about what it takes to sustain
A recent column in the Washington Post, “Why schools are failing our boys,”
Our Report to the Nation delegates have just returned after sharing great news