Wood Badge 2026 Registration Is Now Open
Are you ready to take your Scouting leadership to the next level? If so, I would like to invite you to join me at Wood Badge, where great Scouters become great leaders!
Category: Training
Range & Target Activities Update
Following the nationwide safety stand-down of all Scouting range and target activities, local councils were directed to complete a thorough review and certification process, as
Scouting America Unveils Enhanced Safeguarding Youth Training
Scouting America has launched a newly enhanced Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) program, reinforcing its commitment to the safest environment for youth.
Empowering Leaders: The Value of Volunteer Training In Scouting
Scouting America, Montana Council thrives because of the dedication, energy, and passion of its volunteers. From leading dens and troops to organizing events and managing
NYLT: Fun, Adventure, & Growth
Dear Scouts and Scouters, My name is James S., and I am the Youth Course Lead for this year’s National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). If
Wilderness First Aid 2025
If you are more than 60 minutes from a medical facility, Scouting America recommends that at least one leader have Wilderness First Aid Training (WFA). Adventure bases require one or two leaders to have WFA.
SE Corner: View From NYLT
As I write this, I am at National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) at K-M Scout Ranch. It is always enjoyable to be a “fly on
Why Wood Badge
Every Scout Deserves A Well-Trained Leader Attending Wood Badge was a transformative experience for me. As a participant, I gained invaluable leadership skills and learned
NYLT Changed My Life
Dear Scouts and Scouters, My name is Ruby D., and I am this year’s Youth Course Lead of National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). If you
Membership Learning Curve
Now is the time to put recruiting first on your unit’s priority list. Whatever you used to do for recruiting, do that and do new
Back-to-Scouting Night
As a parent, I always liked “Back to School Night” because you met the teachers and got oriented to the school year. Program Kick-off is
Upcoming Membership Recruitment Training
In the coming months of 2023, membership recruitment will be a topic of discussion during district and council meetings. Beginning at the Annual Convention later