BSA Expands Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts Programs to Welcome Girls
The BSA’s board of directors has unanimously approved welcoming girls into our Cub Scouts program and delivering a Scouting program for older girls that will enable them to advance and…
Outdoor Ethics Guide is now available!
It is available online Here!
Top 10 links to share with new Cub Scout families to get them up to speed
New Cub Scout families might not know a den leader from a den chief or a Wolf from a Webelos. And you know what? That’s perfectly fine. But you can…
Update your BeAScout pin today, so future Scouting families can find you tomorrow
Today’s parents can do it all online. With a few taps on their tablet, they can buy school supplies, sign up for soccer or hire a babysitter. And, more and…
United Way Looks At Scouting Impact
The Greater Tampa Bay Area Council is partnering with United Way Suncoast to study the impact that Scouting has on the academic success of boys in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.…
This is how to check your urine color to tell if you’re dehydrated
Looking for a way to tell if you’re drinking enough water during this summer’s Scouting adventures? Urine luck. Monitoring the color of your pee is a great way to tell if…
Insurance Certificates Needed…And Not!
In response to questions received at the Council Service Center, here’s an explanation of the type of insurance coverage provided and the documentation needed by units as they travel. Visiting…
The Origin Of Flag Day
June 14 was Flag Day, the commemoration of the day in 1777 when the Second Continental Congress adopted the flag of the United States. Veteran Scouts and Scouters know our…
Eagle Scout Application Updated in April
Do you have a Scout who is applying for his Eagle rank? Are you aware of the new application that was released in April? You can find a link to…
Everyone who drives Scouts should take this free online training course
Accidents are quite rare in Scouting. But when one does occur, it probably didn’t happen while camping. It likely didn’t involve backpacking, canoeing or climbing, either. The majority of Scouting accidents happen on the…