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.org

Scouting Programs, Information, and Resources
- Cub Scouts, Grades K-5
- Scouts BSA, Youth 11-17 years old
  - Troop Leader Resources
  - Troop Program Resources
- Venturing, Co-ed 14-20 years old
- Sea Scouting, Co-ed 14-20 years old
- Exploring, Co-ed 14-20 years old
About the BSA
Join (beaScout.org)
- Adult Application
- Youth Application
Scouting Safely
- Youth Protection Training
- Guide to Safe Scouting, GSS (online book)
  - GSS - online book
  - GSS - pdf download
- Annual Health and Medical Record (all med forms)
Training
- Training for Adults
- Training for Youth
- The Training Times (Training updates in Mag. format)
- Training Quicklinks
Awards Central
- Guide to Awards and Insignia (online book)
- Merit Badges (all requirements)
- Eagle Workbook - pdf download
Scouting Forms from the National Council
Outdoor Programs
- Trail to Adventure (Official Blog of the National Outdoor Programs and Properties Department)
- Outdoor Ethics Guide (online book)
- Policies, Guidelines and Model Plans
Scouting Resources
- Commissioners
  - National
  - Great Trail
- International Scouting
- Council Support
  - Executive Board Job Templates
  - District Committee Job Profile Templates
  - 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

Adult Leader Training

Annual Program Planning

Silver Beaver Nomination Form

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.

Annual Medical Forms

BSA Adult Application

Criminal Background Check Release Form

Program Planning

Other National Resources

My.Scouting.org (Member Login)

Scouting Wire - The Official Blog of the Scouting Movement

Volunteers
Parents
Marketing & Membership Hub - Tools and Resources to strengthen your units
- Council and District Recruiting, Membership Growth Tools
BSA Brand Center
CEO's Corner

Scouting NewsRoom - the Official Newsroom of the Boy Scouts of America

About the BSA
- BSA At A Glance
- Annual Reports
- National Leadership
News Releases
Blog Posts (2014-2018)

BSA Legal

Website Terms and Conditions
Privacy Policy
Donor Privacy Policy
Membership Policy

Scout Life Magazine

Scouting Magazine

SCOUTbook - Unit Software

Internet Recharter

Membership Committee Guide (from 247scouting.org) (online book, pdf, 2017 printing)

Safe Use of Social Media

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Social Media Playbook

https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/marketing/pdf/Social_Media_Playbook.pdf

Presentation on Social Media Use in Units

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Social Media Use in Units_v2_UofS2022.pdf

Presentation on Finding Council Information

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Finding Council Information.pdf

Scouting Forms from the National Council

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