Youth Protection is our #1 Priority
Youth Protection Program and Reporting
Scouting America Scouting Safely
Quick Links
RENEW:
Scouting America Info on How to Renew Your Unit
RESOURCES:
Find your Service Area and District Support
Log Your Service Hours
PROGRAM PLANNING RESOURCES:
Program Launch 2026 Resources
Plan Your Outdoor Adventures
Learn about our Camps
Plan your Summer Adventure
Cub Scouts:
Cub Scout Day & Twilight Camps
Find Approved Cub Scout Campsites
Find Recruitment Resources in the “One Stop Shop”
Get Trained
For Adults:
- Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) – Cub Scout Position-Specific Training
- Back Country Outdoor Leadership Skills (BCOLS)
- Commissioner College
- Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) – Scouts BSA Position-Specific Training
- University of Scouting
- Wilderness First Aid
- Wood Badge
For Scouts:
Advancement
Learn more about the process where Scouts progress from rank to rank.
How to Become a Merit Badge Counselor.
Awards
Awards and Recognitions for Scouts and Adult Leaders
Commissioners
Learn about Commissioners and how they can help every unit. Commissioners are district and council leaders who help Scout units succeed. They coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Scout BSA troops, Venturing crews, and Exploring posts and clubs.
Financial Support
Apply for financial support on behalf of a Scouting Family for participation and camp fees – or – get the link for families to apply themselves.
Support Local Scouting
Scouting America National Capital Area Council is the nonprofit organization that makes Scouting possible in the Washington, D.C. region. We depend on contributions from everyone involved with Scouting in order to provide the program.
