With activities like camping in the wilderness, learning new skills through merit badges
Filter by role
Derek Hough Wants to Run a Marathon— Guess...
Derek Hough is a man of many talents. The 33-year-old Utah-native’s career lays
This Cub Scout Hopes to Be the First...
Story by Lido Vizzutti of the Montana Council Arya J., 8, wants to be
Meet the Winning Sea Scout Team of the...
Last week, Sea Scouts from around the world gathered at the Sea Star
What Earning Wood Badge Means to This Cubmaster
Scouting Wire would like to thank Krista Schubert of River Cities Gazette for
Can You Make Pizza in Space? STEM Scouts...
A galaxy of supposition surrounds the modern age of space exploration, but a
What Is the Adopt-A-School Program and Why You...
We all know Scouting is a strong and vibrant force in communities across
New Lion Pilot Program For Kindergarteners
A Scouting program for kindergarten-age boys is available as a national pilot for
Watch Back-to-Back Scouting Episodes of MasterChef Junior and...
What are your evening plans this Thursday, April 6? If they don’t include
How Scouting Makes the Most of Right Now
Story contributed by Christine Rasure, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Greater
A Mom’s Account of What It Means to...
Since the BSA’s Lion pilot program launched last fall, hundreds of new Scouting
The Touching Reason These Volunteers Made a Cub’s...
Story contributed by Emily Elliott, Marketing & Public Relations Director of the Crossroads
3 Training Opportunities Volunteers and Professionals Won’t Want...
Whether we’re talking about Scouts or adult leaders, Boy Scouts of America always encourages
Is the Pinewood Derby a Tradition in Your...
Story contributed by Kevin V. Hunt, a Scouting historian, author, camp director, blogger
Why Volunteers Remain Involved in Scouting
Boy Scouts of America volunteers play a critical role in helping to deliver Scouting programs
What You Need to Know from the 2017...
If you missed last week’s Scouting Wire story highlighting the 2017 National Growth Conference,
What Is the Adopt-A-School Program and Why You...
We all know Scouting is a strong and vibrant force in communities across
Less Than 100 Days Until Jambo 2017 —...
Are you or your Scout (or Explorer or Venturer) heading to the 2017 National
Watch Back-to-Back Scouting Episodes of MasterChef Junior and...
What are your evening plans this Thursday, April 6? If they don’t include
How Scouting Makes the Most of Right Now
Story contributed by Christine Rasure, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Greater
Help Staff the Jamboree and Serve Youth as...
The 2017 National Jamboree is just around the corner, and we are looking for
‘Half Troops’ Option May Help Your Council Send...
If you have Scouts on your council’s 2017 National Jamboree waitlist, but not enough
Boy Who is Terminally Ill Goes on Special...
Twelve-year old Scout Frank C. has suffered from desmoid tumors his entire life.
3 Training Opportunities Volunteers and Professionals Won’t Want...
Whether we’re talking about Scouts or adult leaders, Boy Scouts of America always encourages
The Top 10 Scouting Wire Stories You Were...
2016 was an incredible year of growth for Scouting Wire. Officially named the blog
Give the Gift of Scouting’s Premier Event
Are you still searching for the perfect gift this holiday season? Well, look
Enter the 2018 Sea Base Lottery to Experience...
Set sail on one of the most awe-inspiring experiences offered in Scouting by
Want to Succeed in 2017? Every Council Will...
The BSA’s 2017 Growth Plan is here, and it’s updated to reflect the
How to Experience the Wilderness Adventure of a...
Are you ready to thrive in subzero temperatures and trek across the winter
6 Secrets for Recruiting Scouting Volunteers
Story contributed by John Hovanesian, M.D. who is chairman of the Board of
A Simple Way to Supply a Scout in...
National Scout shops are providing the Scouting community an opportunity to help local
Complete the 2017 Voice of the Scout Surveys...
Calling all volunteers, parents, and Scouts! The Voice of the Scout surveys are
How Scouting for Food Is Heating Up
The weather may be getting colder, but Scouting for Food efforts are getting hotter and hotter! Scouting
Guess Who’s Invited to the 2017 Jamboree!
Based on the success of Exploring Summerfest during the summer of 2016, we know
The BSA Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Today marks the first day in a 30-day celebration of the culture and history of Americans
10 Things You Can Do NOW to Fill...
A national jamboree is a once-in-a lifetime experience for most Scouts. Don’t miss
How YOU Can Be Featured in Scouting Wire
Do you have a unique story about a Scout or Scouter doing something
Spice Up Breakfast: How to Cook Pumpkin Spice...
Pumpkin-spice fanatics, rejoice! #PSL season is upon us and it’s here sooner and in more
See How This Teen Discovered Her Calling In...
Kameron Rymer always had a desire to help others, but through a unique
3 Tips to Growing Scouting in an Underserved...
Every child should have the opportunity to experience the character-building fun and adventure
What the Omaha Beach Camporee Experience Means to...
As you learned back in March, the Omaha Beach Camporee invites Scouts and Scouters from across
#HandbookHacks to the Rescue! Watch This to Learn...
Scouts are synonymous with survival skills. We hear all the time about Scouts
Don’t Get Foiled: Latest Handbook Hack Helps You...
Did you hear that? It’s the sounds of birds chirping, campfires crackling and
Exploring.org Got an Upgrade – And It’s Amazing
Youth and young adults today want more control over the choices they make
Ask the Expert: What Is Authentic Anymore?
A still picture widely circulated this week on social media showed a baby
Introducing the 13th Edition of the Boy Scout...
We all know and love the handbook. Yours is probably worn out, tattered
Scout’s First Aid Skills Save Choking Victim
One quick-thinking Boy Scout from the Pathway to Adventure Council is thanking Scouting for
Attend This Legendary Camporee to Honor D-Day Heroes...
In the spirit of peace and brotherhood, the Transatlantic Council invites Scouting youth, families,
Delivering Adventure and Fun to Scoutreach Units This...
At the BSA, we believe Scouting programs should be available to all youth, no
Scout’s Diagnosis Won’t Stop Him from Earning Eagle
Earning the Eagle Scout rank isn’t the first challenge Charter J. of the
Access This Council Promo Kit for the Latest...
Are you looking for resources to fuel your council’s 2017 Jamboree marketing efforts?