Stand up paddleboards can be spotted on many American waterways, appear as program features at Scout camps, and will be a highlight at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. The BSA Outdoor Program Group, in association with BSA Health and Safety, has approved a new award to prepare Scouts to safely enjoy this rapidly expanding paddle [...]
Are you going to Jamboree this summer? If so, you can be one of the few to earn a very special ScoutStrong Challenge Award – the Summit SEAL Challenge Award! The Summit is partnering with the U.S. Navy to offer Scouts and Venturers who attend the 2013 National Jamboree the opportunity to earn the Summit [...]
(Reprised From March 2012 BSA National Advancement Newsletter. This is reprinted from the current issue, page 6.) Myth No. 1: The Scoutmaster (unit leader) conference is the last step before a board of review. Myth No. 2: A Scout can “fail” a Scoutmaster conference and be held back from a board of review. Topic 4.2.3.5 [...]
Scoutmasters, Crew Advisors and Committee Chairs, Please join us for the National Youth Leadership Training Kick-off and Information Session on April 6th at 9:00AM, at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital, 10101 S. 27th Street, Franklin, WI. We will be taking registrations for the single course being offered this year running form June 15-21 at Camp OhDaKoTa in [...]
How can you possibly resist the call of the Frozen Tundra? Sure – Football season may still be MONTHS away, but there is a hole in you that just needs to be filled NOW! Get special BEHIND THE SCENES access for all Scouts to see the Visiting Team Locker Room, the Press Box, a Gameday [...]
