Category: Scouts BSA
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Scouts BSA (AKA Boy Scouts)
Scouts BSA is a program offered by the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 11 years old (or 10 and earned the Arrow of Light) through 17. Find helps for the Scouts BSA program on this page.
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Duty to God Troop Program Feature
The Duty to God Troop Program Feature for Scouts BSA focuses on exploring and strengthening personal spiritual beliefs. This program provides Scouts with a framework to understand the role that faith plays in Scouting principles. By participating in discussions and activities, Scouts are encouraged to deepen their respect for the religious beliefs of others. Through…
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Scouts BSA Merit Badges
You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. There are more than 135 merit badges. Any Scout may earn any merit badge at any time. You don’t need to have had rank advancement to be eligible.
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Games Troop Program Feature
The Games Troop Program Feature for Scouts BSA is a unique framework that integrates games into the developmental journey of Scouts. It recognizes that games are not just recreational activities, but also powerful tools for learning and personal growth. This Games troop program feature categorizes games and utilizes them to teach essential life skills such…
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Water Sports Merit Badge
While working on the Water Sports merit badge, Scouts learn to safely enjoy sports such as water skiing or wakeboarding. They learn about the equipment needed to enjoy these sports and demonstrate their skills.
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Camping Packing List
One thing new scouts (and new leaders) often ask the first few times they go camping is “What do I need to bring?” This camping packing list will help. Download a suggested list of personal camping gear.
