The Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award (ESSPY) was established to recognize valuable service of an exceptional nature by an Eagle Scout candidate to a religious institution, a school, community, or …
Category: Advancement
Recognizing Exceptional Service: Guide to the District Award of Merit & Silver Beaver
The District Award of Merit and Silver Beaver Award recognize exceptional contributions by Scouting volunteers.
District Award of Merit
- Purpose: Honors registered adult volunteers for outstanding service at the district level.
- Eligibility: Current volunteers who have not received this
Scoutly AI Assistant Revolutionizes Support for Families and Leaders
Scouting America has announced the launch of Scoutly, a powerful new AI assistant designed to provide instant, reliable support to the entire Scouting community.
Scoutly is more than a search tool – it’s an interactive chatbot trained on an extensive,
Resources Available for Scouts with Special Needs
Guide to Advancement Update for 2025
The Guide to Advancement has been updated. You can find the 2025 version at https://www.scouting.org/resources/guide-to-advancement/
The following statement of significant changes is found on page 7:
Almost every section of this guide has received some minor or major revisions since
Updated Merit Badge Requirement for 2025
Updated requirement for several Merit Badges will take effect on January 1, 2025. These updates will be reflected in Scoutbook and on the online Merit Badge Hub (https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/) towards the end of December. These preliminary updates are subject
Resources Available to Help Scouts, Parents, and Leaders Navigate the Eagle Scout Process
Scouts BSA Advancement Changes for 2024 Announced
As of January 1, 2024, the following changes to Scouts BSA requirements become effective.
Rank Requirements
There were minor changes to Scout (6) and Star (6).
The Cyberchip has been phased out. Scouts should use the Personal Safety …
New Birth of Freedom Council
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