2010 Historical Merit Badge Program- COMING SOON

Merit badges have been a fixture of the Boy Scouts of America since its inception in 1910. The requirements that generations of boys have completed have taught lifetime citizenship lessons, personal fitness habits, and life skills. They have been the beginnings of countless careers and lifetime hobbies. In the last 99 years there have been many changes in the merit badge offerings. As society has changed, the Boy Scouts of America has adapted by revising the requirements, implementing name changes, and in some instances, eliminating some badges altogether. For the 100th Anniversary celebration four vintage merit badges are planned to be released for the Centennial Year only, giving Boy Scouts the hands-on opportunity to experience the exciting past of BSA. Requirements for the Signaling, Tracking, Pathfinding and Carpentry merit badges will be released soon.
Last Updated on Friday, 05 March 2010 17:55
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April Is Youth Protection Month

The BSA urges units to conduct Youth Protection programs in April and to share Scouting's outstanding resources, which are available for all age-groups, with the community at large. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Boy Scouts of America has designated April as Youth Protection Month for councils, units, families, and community organizations. The BSA is committed to making the Scouting environment as wholesome as possible for youth members and adult volunteers. Since 1988, the BSA has provided adult and youth training that addresses the problem of child abuse and, at the same time, helps Scouting continue to provide a safe environment and meet high standards of leadership for our youth members.
Last Updated on Friday, 12 February 2010 16:03
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