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The chair of Scouting America’s Youth Protection Committee is one of the world’s experts on child abuse prevention

September 25, 2024 0

All told, Michael Bourke has studied more than 1,000 sex offenders over the last three decades, using his Ph.D. in psychology to try to understand them and, in turn, to help the rest of us keep our kids safe from them.

Suicide is a growing public health crisis; here’s how Scouting is trying to help

September 9, 2024 2

Suicide — and suicide attempts — are serious public health challenges. When reading over the CDC’s list of strategies for preventing suicide, I couldn’t help but notice how Scouting can help with many of them.

Rip currents: What they are, how to avoid them, and how to escape them

July 8, 2024 0

If you’re looking for guidance on how to handle rip currents, Scouting has your back. The phenomenon is covered in the BSA Fieldbook and several merit badge pamphlets.

Roger Krone becomes Scouting America’s 15th Chief Scout Executive

June 24, 2024 4

After being selected as our organization’s President and Chief Executive Officer last fall, Roger Krone has been officially commissioned as Chief Scout Executive.

What is The Scouting Edge? Here are findings from the latest research

June 4, 2024 2

The Scouting Edge: A Study of Ethics & Character in America is the latest in a string of recent reports that indicates that Scouting is still good for young people.

What our organization’s name change means — and doesn’t mean — to Scouts and leaders

May 7, 2024 188

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to Scouting America, as announced this morning at the 2024 National Annual Meeting.

Three Scout-approved ways to view the Great North American Eclipse (and two ways to avoid)

March 27, 2024 0

The phenomenon dubbed the Great North American Eclipse is aptly named, as it promises to give most viewers across the continent a total or partial view of the April 8 solar eclipse. And our nation’s

A photo of a speaker at the BSA's National Annual Meeting

This is the last week to sign up for one of the most dynamic events in Scouting

March 25, 2024 0

The BSA’s 2024 National Annual Meeting is set for May 5-9 in Orlando, Florida, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most epic national Scouting events of the year.

MyScoutShop.org is your source for BSA apparel and accessories customized for your unit

March 13, 2024 0

Proudly display your BSA pride — down to your specific unit number and location — by purchasing clothing, accessories and other products from the recently launched MyScoutShop.org.

The coolest music festival this summer is at The Summit Bechtel Reserve

March 3, 2024 1

Scheduled for June 14-15, Whizzbangers Ball is designed to give families the opportunity to not only see some great musical artists but also to participate in some of the great activities the Summit has to offer.