2 Nights? Crazy! Changes to Pack Overnight Camping

Effective Sept. 1, 2023, Cub Scout packs who are conducting their own overnight camping activity may now camp up to two consecutive nights. Cub Scout packs who are conducting their own overnight camping activities must continue to have at least one registered adult leader who is trained in Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO), oversees …

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National Advancement News

National Advancement News Are you a parent, volunteer, or serving in a leadership role?  We highly suggest subscribing to Advancement News, a bimonthly National publication that’s delivered straight to your inbox every other month.  Each issue includes helpful and timely information about the Guide to Advancement, Cub Scout adventures, Merit Badge changes or news, Scoutbook …

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Submit Your Spooky 2022 Creepy Hollow Photos!

Submit Your Spooky 2022 Creepy Hollow Photos! We’re building a photo album of the 2022 Creepy Hollow Cub Scout event at Cub Adventure Camp, and would LOVE to include photos of your experience! Send photos in an email to rebekah.nyalko@scouting.org with the subject “Creepy Hollow Photo Album” and they will be featured on Heart of …

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Recruiter Strip – the Most Important Patch in Scouting?

Recruiter Strip – the Most Important Patch in Scouting? “The Arrow of Light marks a major milestone in a Cub Scout’s growth. The senior patrol leader badge represents the most important position in a troop. And the Eagle Scout award symbolizes an incredible journey of perseverance. But when considering the array of Scouting awards and …

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Cubmasters – Give This to Your New Den Leaders

Cubmasters – Give This to Your New Den Leaders Cub Scout Leader Resource Overview (PDF) Scouts BSA National has released a great resource for your new Cub Scout Leaders.  This special “Cub Scout Leader Resource” is a one-page PDF with descriptions and QR codes linking to several BSA websites and tools, like Cub Chat Live, …

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