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This Halloween-themed bookmark from Scout Shop is an easy way to raise awareness of your pack

October 14, 2025 0

On the front, the bookmark has a QR code that takes families to the BeAScout homepage. On the back, there’s a blank space in which you can add information about your local Cub Scout pack.

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Do you have your Cub Scouts wear their uniforms to school?

September 16, 2025 3

Sometimes all it takes is one look at the uniform to convince a child to join Cub Scouts. That’s why it’s a good idea to occasionally ask your Cub Scouts to wear their uniforms to school.

Here’s how to earn a free recruiter strip, plus a significant discount on uniforms, from Scouting America Outfitters

August 28, 2025 2

It might be the most important patch in Scouting, and for the next four months it’s free for anyone who completes five simple steps.

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This might be the most important thing you can do after you recruit new Scouts

August 27, 2025 1

Families who don’t feel welcomed after they sign up for Scouting are very likely to simply leave. And once they leave, they don’t come back.

A photo of three Cub Scouts, each of whom are very excited to join Scouting

Six things to consider as you prepare to ramp up your fall recruiting efforts

August 19, 2025 0

Though there’s still technically a few weeks left of summer, now’s the time to start seriously considering your fall recruiting strategy.

What smart Scout leaders do right after summer camp

August 5, 2025 0

As Scouts return from their summer adventures, there’s nothing quite like post-camp energy. And many leaders know it’s this contagious enthusiasm that, when channeled correctly, can bring even more young people into Scouting programs. After

A screenshot of a Scouting America TV commercial featuring NFL running back David Montgomery

Check these new Scouting America TV spots and social media videos

July 30, 2025 2

Scouting America is proud to reveal two commercials featuring NFL star and official Scouting America spokesperson David Montgomery.

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Why is an NFL running back at this Scout video shoot?

June 18, 2025 5

We’ve got a powerful message and a high-profile partner to help you spread the word about Scouting.

Here’s one of the easiest things you can do to help people join Scouting

September 23, 2024 0

It’s 2024, so when you sign up for something or ask a question online, you probably expect to get a response pretty quickly. That’s also true for the thousands of people on BeAScout.org looking to join Scouting or get more information on a Scouting unit.

Tuesday Talkback: How will you recruit new members to Scouting America this fall?

August 20, 2024 1

It might not feel like fall (yet), but fall is almost (basically) here. And that can only mean one thing: It’s time to recruit new members to Scouting America.