Scouting at Home Resources

Youth Protection Reminder

It’s critical that we all continue to keep youth protection top-of-mind whether our Scouting activities are taking place in person or through a digital platform. Of note, remember that BSA prohibits any one-on-one interaction between an adult leader and a Scout – in person, online, through a web conference, over the phone, via text, or in any other form.

Detailed youth protection information is available here. To ensure you are following safety standards for all Scouting activities, please reference the Guide to Safe Scouting.

The BSA’s Social Media Guidelines serve as a complement to our youth protection policies.

Remember to review Scouting’s Barriers to Abuse before beginning digital contact between a Scout and a merit badge counselor.

The BSA’s Youth Protection Guidelines, including a rule against one-on-one contact, apply to digital communication.


Stuck Inside? 

Boys’ Life Magazine
25 Fun Projects to Do With Stuff From Around the House 
Boy's Life Facebook site
Boy's Life YouTube Channel

30 Day Challenges.  Activities for your Cub Scout Program.  Ways to have your Cub Scouts Stay involved and participating for the next 30 days.  They are excellent ways for the scouts to have parent involvement. 

30-day Lion Challenge
30-day Tiger Challenge
30-day Wolf Challenge
30-day Bear Challenge
30-day Webelos Challenge

30-day Scout Challenge
30-day Tenderfoot Challenge
30-day Second Class Challenge
30-day First Class Challenge

Digital Learning

Online games, programs and projects!
A collection of free educational resources online.
Cyber Chip  
Work with Scouts on this important age appropriate internet safety information, especially now that they will be online possibly more than ever before.  

By completing Cyber Chip you've already done step one of the Merit Badge! Other Requirements include learning the history of technology, completing a digital project for your troop and more

Digital Technology Merit Badge
Here is the link to a workbook that can help a Scout start the process of earning the merit badge.  Remember the Scouts still need to satisfy the requirements as the merit badge counselor indicates.

Stem Scouts Program with some interesting videos and projects.

Exploring virtual programs.

National BSA Scouting at Home Resources
 

Fun projects for kids that you can do from home

As public places, including many parks and campgrounds, are closing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, you might be left scratching your head on what you and your kids can do. Plenty! (Continue reading at Bryan on Scouting)

For a limited time, get an entire year’s worth of Boys’ Life issues for free!

Find projects you can create at home and stories that will take young readers’ minds on adventures all over the world. Download the app for access from the App Store or on Google Play.

Boys’ LifeProjects That Can Be Done at Home

Ideas to Stay Busy at Home (for kids!)

4 Activities to Do at Home During Coronavirus

Fishing: A Guide to Getting Hooked

5 Cub Scout Activities for Your Weekend

5 Fun and Active Den Meeting Game Ideas

WORM COMPOSTING (or Vermicomposting)

Top 10 Family Camping Activities

Scout Chef Kitchen presents Leprechaun Garden Pasta

Delicious Corn Chip Recipes for Camping

How to Make Irresistible Homemade Ice Cream

Merit badges for social distancing: 58 badges Scouts can complete at home

In times of crisis, Scouts find a way to adapt. We’re hearing from Scouts and leaders across the country who have found creative ways to keep on Scouting even while practicing social distancing (staying home and remaining at least 6 feet from others if you must go out). (Continue reading at Bryan on Scouting)

For a limited time, get an entire year’s worth of Boys’ Life issues for free!

Find projects you can create at home and stories that will take young readers’ minds on adventures all over the world. Download the app for access from the App Store or on Google Play.

Boys’ LifeProjects That Can Be Done at Home

Ideas to Stay Busy at Home (for kids!)

4 Activities to Do at Home During Coronavirus

Fishing: A Guide to Getting Hooked

Goal Setting For Scouts, Leaders, and Families

WORM COMPOSTING (or Vermicomposting)

Scout Chef Kitchen presents Leprechaun Garden Pasta

Delicious Corn Chip Recipes for Camping

How to Make Irresistible Homemade Ice Cream
 

Bryan on Scouting – The official Blog of the BSA, where there is an overwhelming amount of information to help in your programs.

Tips for Great Virtual Meetings

Guidelines for Scouts BSA youth conducting a BSA Videoconferencing Board of Review

Good Turns during the coronavirus: Acts of Scouting Service you can do from home