Watch #TroopTalkLive on the second Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. Central on Facebook Live or YouTube. We’ll share useful tips, tricks and ideas to help your Scouts BSA troop.
Upcoming Episodes
- Dec. 13: Eagle Scout Challenges
- Jan. 10
- Feb. 14
The show begins at 2 p.m. Central on the Scouting magazine Facebook page or YouTube channel.
Latest Episode
The Scout Basic Essentials
The Scout Basic Essentials can make every outdoor adventure better, and help you get out of a jam in an emergency. Join us on #TroopTalkLive as we examine the importance of each essential item. Sponsored by Sawyer Products (Nov. 8, 2023)
#TroopTalkLive Archives
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 11/8/2023 | The Scout Basic Essentials The Scout Basic Essentials can make every outdoor adventure better, and help you get out of a jam in an emergency. Join us on #TroopTalkLive as we examine the importance of each essential item. Sponsored by Sawyer Products. |
| 10/11/2023 | Find Out About the Linked Troop Wood Badge Course at the Summit There’s no better way to learn leadership skills than Wood Badge. In this #TroopTalkLive, we’ll talk to the directors of an innovative course scheduled for Jan. 15-19 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Find out what makes this Wood Badge course special and how you can register to attend. |
| 9/27/2023 | Scouts BSA Resources for Suicide Prevention Month September is Suicide Prevention Month. In today’s #TroopTalkLive, we discuss the resources the Scouts BSA team has made available to help unit leaders address this very important issue with their Scouts. |
| 9/13/2023 | How to Accommodate Scouts With Disabilities Let’s talk about how to accommodate Scouts with disabilities. This #TroopTalkLive is focused on making sure all youth are able to fully participate in the adventures of Scouting. Plus, we’re answering some of your most-often asked questions and providing resources to help your troop thrive! |
| 8/9/2023 | The New Merit Badge Hub The new Merit Badge Hub makes it simple for Scouts to find merit badge requirements and information. In today’s #TroopTalkLive, we’ll explore this new online resource and find out about more exciting updates. |
| 7/12/2023 | What’s the Scouts BSA National Youth Council and how do Scouts apply? The Scouts BSA National Youth Council was created to give youth the opportunity to shape the future of the Scouts BSA program. Learn about what the council does — and how Scouts can apply — in this month’s episode of #TroopTalkLive. |
| 6/21/2023 | Tips for a fun and successful summer camp Summer camp season is here! In this #TroopTalkLive, we’ll talk all about camp and share ideas for making it a fun and successful week. |
| 5/10/2023 | All About the Scouts BSA Uniform Uniforms are one of the methods of the Scouts BSA program. Join us on #TroopTalkLive as we discuss why we wear the uniform, along with some uniform do’s and do not’s. |
| 4/13/2023 | Experts weigh in on how we can prevent child abuse For Child Abuse Prevention Month, #TroopTalkLive is joined by child safety experts to discuss the role that BSA leaders and families can play in preventing abuse. |
| 3/8/2023 | How to help Scouts be successful in their troop leadership roles Yes, we let Scouts lead. But we should also teach them how to lead. In this #TroopTalkLive, we’ll discuss ways to train your Scouts so they can be successful in their troop leadership roles. |
| 2/8/2023 | Merit Badge Mechanics What’s the purpose of the BSA’s merit badge program? Can requirements ever be changed? How do I suggest a new merit badge? Join us to talk all about merit badge mechanics in the first-ever episode of #TroopTalkLive! |