Council and National Resources
Scouting Resources
This is a curated list of useful resources. If you do not see what you want or would like to suggest a link please contact us at the link at the bottom of this page. All links below that are not locally developed are from National Scouting sources, primarily Scouting.org, except where noted. Other resources may be found in our menu, if you don't see it here, check there.
Notify changes and additions to the address at the bottom of the page.
This page is a work in progress. Updated July 22, 2021. Some legacy links (blue buttons) are left as we sort them out.
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National Resources: Scouting.org
Local Resources
Legacy Links
Social Media Guidelines
Other National Resources (e.g., my.scouting.org, scoutingwire.org, scoutingnewsroom.org, scoutlife.org, scoutbook.scouting.org)
Scouting Forms from the National Council
National Resources: Scouting.org
Scouting Programs, Information, and Resources
- Cub Scouts, Grades K-5
- Scouts BSA, Youth 11-17 years old
- Venturing, Co-ed 14-20 years old
- Sea Scouting, Co-ed 14-20 years old
- Exploring, Co-ed 14-20 years old
Guide to Safe Scouting, GSS (online book)
The Training Times (Training updates in Mag. format)
Guide to Awards and Insignia (online book)
Merit Badges (all requirements)
Eagle Workbook - pdf download
Trail to Adventure (Official Blog of the National Outdoor Programs and Properties Department)
Outdoor Ethics Guide (online book)
Commissioners
The District (online book, pdf 2011 printing)
District Operations Handbook (online book, pdf, 2012 printing)
District Nominating Committee Worksheet (online, pdf)
Recruitment (Escape the indoors)
Local Resources
Manatoc.org - Our Camps
Marnoc.org - GTC Order of the Arrow lodge
Eagle Scout Information (NESA)
Merit Badge Counselor Information
District Award of Merit Nomination form (pdf)
Legacy Links
The buttons below are legacy links on this page meaning they existed before the current revision and will be updated, moved, or removed as we continue to evaluate the website.
Other National Resources
Marketing & Membership Hub - Tools and Resources to strengthen your units
Council and District Recruiting, Membership Growth Tools
BSA At A Glance
Annual Reports
National Leadership
Blog Posts (2014-2018)
Website Terms and Conditions
Privacy Policy
Donor Privacy Policy
Membership Policy
Membership Committee Guide (from 247scouting.org) (online book, pdf, 2017 printing)
Safe Use of Social Media
Social Media Playbook
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/marketing/pdf/Social_Media_Playbook.pdf
Presentation on Social Media Use in Units

Presentation on Finding Council Information
