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
Cub Scouting
NEW! Are you a Cub leader looking for a new Idea for a Den Meeting? Check out these ideas Get inspired by this never-ending list of virtual den meeting ideas!
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’ Life: Projects 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
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’ Life: Projects 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
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