Happy 100th Birthday to BSA Alumnus and 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter!
Today, October 1, 2024, we celebrate the 100th birthday of Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, who was a Scoutmaster and Explorer advisor while his three sons were Scouts. His wife, Rosalynn, was also active as a Den Mother and Cubmaster. Their youngest child, Amy, is the mother of Errol Carter Kelly, a Scout in Troop 101.
On this day, the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack.
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Flight 93. We honor the lives lost and heroes like Welles Crowther, Troop 2 alumnus.
Suicide is a growing public health crisis; here’s how Scouting is trying to help.
Suicide remains a grave public health issue, claiming 49,476 lives in 2022—one every 11 minutes. As “Aaron on Scouting” describes, Scouting offers key strategies to create protective environments, promote healthy connections, and teach coping skills.
Scouts ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange!
On August 23, 2024, the New York Stock Exchange welcomed Scouting America to the podium to celebrate the kick off of their Fall Membership Drive. To honor the occasion, Harrison Gray, Eagle Scout, will ring The Closing Bell®.
Scouting America Joins Forces with RealResponse to Enhance Youth Safeguarding
With a focus on enhanced safety for Scouting youth and parents, Scouting America and RealResponse are proud to announce that they are working together to reduce barriers for communicating safety concerns.
2026 National Jamboree
Excitement is already building for the 2026 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve!
Scouts, Scouters Speak to Elected Officials in D.C. About the Importance of Scouting
“Aaron on Scouting” tells of Scouts and leaders visiting Washington, D.C., who met with Senate and Congressional leaders to emphasize Scouting’s importance.
Scouts save unconscious man on plane!
“Aaron on Scouting” describes how Ariel Yaron, Moshe Grimaldi, Evan Gilder, Joel Shuart, and Elka Travis used their Scouting training to save a man who lost consciousness on a flight from Denver to New York.
What you need to know about the Scouts BSA combined troop pilot program
This “Aaron on Scouting Article” describes how some Scouting America councils will pilot a combined troop program, allowing linked troops to operate as a single unit for the 2024-25 school year to evaluate its feasibility.
An Answer to a Prayer
Author: Stephen Deatherage I was 10 years old when my mom took me to my first Cub Scout meeting. Over the next 11 years, I crossed over into a Scout troop, was elected to the Order of the Arrow, became a Life Scout, spent memorable weeks at summer camp, and
Norman Joseph Woodland : Inventor of the Barcode
Norman Joseph Woodland, inspired by scouting principles, revolutionized industries with his barcode invention. His journey from sand-drawn ideas to global innovation exemplifies scouting values of perseverance, ingenuity, and problem-solving.
Boy Scouts of America: My Experience with an Eagle Project
Kelly Halliburton, a member of the Creative Writing Conservatory at Orange County School of the Arts, reflects on how the Boy Scouts of America, soon to be Scouting America, shaped her childhood.