Scouting Tips - Bryan on Scouting

Bookmark these two essential Scouts BSA resources for new and longtime leaders

April 11, 2019 4

The BSA has refreshed and retooled a pair of online resources for Scouts BSA volunteers. Bookmark them now and check them often.

Golden Spoon Award ignites friendly but fierce intratroop cooking competition

March 29, 2019 28

A troop in Illinois, fed up with boring hot dogs for dinner, launched a cooking competition that has improved the Scouts’ culinary skills.

Scouts split up big job for three Eagle projects

March 19, 2019 0

Three West Virginia Scouts tackled a big project for a church, splitting it up into three Eagle projects.

When do you remove ‘Eagle Scout’ from your resume?

February 26, 2019 139

Earning the Eagle Scout Award is an awesome accomplishment, one any Scout would be proud to proclaim. But how long should you highlight it?

How to donate items to the National Scouting Museum

February 19, 2019 6

You found some old Scouting memorabilia and want to send it to the National Scouting Museum. What’s the process?

Teach Scouts to identify essential knots by making this cool Knot Recognition Game

February 7, 2019 28

When this assistant Scoutmaster brings his Knot Recognition Game to summer camp or a district camporee, volunteers from other troops take notice.

Scoutify your commute with CubCast and ScoutCast, the BSA’s monthly podcasts

February 4, 2019 0

With CubCast and ScoutCast, the BSA’s pair of monthly podcasts, you’ll become a more-informed Scouting volunteer as you drive to work.

Tips for deducting Scouting expenses on your tax return

February 4, 2019 129

Scouters who heeded the Scout Motto last year remembered to track and document their Scouting-related expenses. Here’s how.

Update your BeAScout pin today, so future Scouting families can find you tomorrow

January 28, 2019 20

BeAScout.org tells prospective Scouting families why Scouting is a good fit for their family and where they can find a pack, troop, crew or ship near them.

What’s the difference between Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA?

January 22, 2019 78

What’s the difference between Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA? Unit structure, leadership, parental involvement, advancement, camping and more.