Scouting’s Barrier to Abuse is getting stronger this fall. As part of our ongoing commitment to abuse prevention, the Boy Scouts of America is updating the adult supervision requirements for […]
Category: National BSA
Registration Update Effective August 01, 2023
Effective August 1, 2023, the Boy Scouts of America and the Sequoia Council will implement the following National Membership Fees and Local Council Program Fees: For a visual summary, click […]
Rank Advancement and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Cub Scouting/Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouting See also Applying for Eagle Rank The following questions regarding advancement have arisen as we deal with closures, cancellations, or other issues caused by the spread […]
Applying for Eagle Rank
See also Rank Advancement and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) While scouts and families are sheltering at home we wanted to update everyone on applying for your Eagle Rank. First off, yes […]
Merit badges during social distancing
Council Advancement Committee In this time of disruption, BSA understands there are viable alternatives that still meet the intent and spirit of the normal processes and allow parents and youth […]
Advancement during COVID-19: Official details about Eagle extensions and more
The BSA has a message to young people concerned that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will prevent them from completing Eagle Scout rank requirements before their 18th birthday: Don’t worry; we’ve […]
BSA membership fee to change beginning Jan. 1, 2020
Fee Communications with Talking Points FAQ From Council President and Scout Executive Starting next year, the Boy Scouts of America membership fee will be $60 a year for all registered […]
ACTION REQUIRED Background Check Disclosures and Authorization
Dear Scouters, By now many of you have probably received an email from the Boy Scouts of America in regards to new policies regarding updates to the Criminal Background Checks […]
What to do when a bakery tells you it won’t put a trademarked BSA logo on your cake
Plans for the Eagle Scout court of honor were chugging along until the parents started looking for a bakery to prepare an Eagle Scout-themed cake for the big day. Bakery […]
Scouting Show and Tell: Sea Scout vessels
Ahoy there! It’s time for Show and Tell, where Scouters show their favorite photos and tell the story behind them. This time, we’d like to see your Sea Scouting ship’s vessel. It can be a kayak, canoe, […]