Resources

Scouting America Join Page (BeAScout)

https://beascout.scouting.org/

This website provides information about the Scouting opportunities offered and how to join.

Scouting America

https://www.scouting.org/

The official website of Scouting America

The Language of Scouting

https://www.scouting.org/resources/los/

This page provides in-depth information and description for terms used in the Scouting Organization.

MyBSA

https://mybsa2.scouting.org/

The site where adult leaders can access confidential membership information and resources.

Scouting Wire

https://scoutingwire.org/

The official blog of the Scouting movement.

Marketing & Membership Hub
https://scoutingwire.org/marketing-and-membership-hub/

The hub for marketing resources, including news, videos, photos, logos, campaign collateral, brand guidelines, and more.

Brand Center

https://scouting.webdamdb.com/bp/#/

An extension to the Marketing and Membership HUB on Scouting Wire with marketing related resources categorized by program.

Scouting Forums

https://discussions.scouting.org/

Scouting’s National forum page specifically tailored to finding answers in regard to Scouting America Announcements, My.Scouting Tools, Scoutbook, Scouting America Marketing, and Scouting America Commissioners.

Scouting Resources

https://www.scouting.org/resources/

Scouting America’s Home for finding various resources

ScoutShop.org

https://www.scoutshop.org/

The BSA’s official online source for camping equipment, uniforms, handbooks, pinewood derby supplies, and other essential Scouting merchandise.

Scouting magazine / Aaron on Scouting
https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/

The Scouting magazine website contains information about the current issue and more.

Scout Life magazine
https://scoutlife.org

The website of Scout Life magazine contains information about the current issue, games to play, projects to download, and more.

Awards Central
https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/

Awards Central is Scouting's repository for information about official awards and recognitions. This is where the most up-to-date information about BSA-related awards may be found, including award applications and nomination forms.

Resource Links for Commissioners

https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/commissioner/eblast/Resource-Links-for-Commissioners.pdf

This document shares links to useful tools and resources for units and commissioners.

My.Scouting & MyScouting Mobile App
https://my.scouting.org/

https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/knowledge-base/what-is-the-difference-between-the-scouting-app-and-the-myscouting-app/

My.Scouting gives volunteers and leaders access to unit information, rosters, training, renewal/recharter, and additional resources to manage the unit and keep it’s information up to date. The ‘MyScouting’ app allows you to quickly access these tools on your mobile device.

My.Scouting Help Site

https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/article-categories/my-scouting-helps/

Support page specifically to find answers surrounding My.Scouting.

My.Scouting | Scouting Support Forum

https://discussions.scouting.org/c/myst/

https://discussions.scouting.org/tag/myscouting

In-depth support forum for My.Scouting with questions, answers, and resources from unit leaders throughout the organization.

My.Scouting Mobile App | Scouting  Support Forum

https://discussions.scouting.org/c/myst/myst-app/

In-depth support forum for the My.Scouting app with questions, answers, and resources from unit leaders throughout the organization.

Trainings | Greater St. Louis Area Scouting

https://stlbsa.org/training/

This page provides links to trainings required for Adult Leaders in addition to training opportunities available for youth, leadership development, and supplemental &outdoor skills.

Unit Training | Scouting Support Forum

https://discussions.scouting.org/c/myst/training/

https://discussions.scouting.org/tag/online-training

https://discussions.scouting.org/tag/ypt

In-depth support forum for unit training with questions, answers, and resources from unit leaders throughout the organization.

Unit and Membership Renewal | Scouting America

https://www.scouting.org/resources/unit-and-membership-renewal/

This site provides information and steps on how to renew your registration as an individual or as a unit along with renewal and recharter updates.

Unit and Membership Renewal | Scouting Support Forum

https://discussions.scouting.org/tag/membership

https://discussions.scouting.org/c/myst/internet-recharter/

https://discussions.scouting.org/tag/registration

In-depth support forums for membership, registration, and membership/unit renewals with questions, answers, and resources from unit leaders throughout the organization.

Membership Recruitment | Greater St. Louis Area Scouting

https://stlbsa.org/recruit/

The official stlbsa website sharing recruitment resources for every Scouting program.

Financial Assistance Request | Greater St. Louis Area Scouting

https://stlbsa.org/resources/membership-fees-faq/financial-assistance/

The official council page to apply for Financial Assistance within the council.

Membership Recruitment | Scouting America

https://www.scouting.org/recruitment/

The official Scouting America website sharing recruitment resources such as campaign kits, webinars, and marketing info to lead a successful recruitment season.

Recruitment Resources | Scouting Wire

https://scoutingwire.org/marketing-and-membership-hub/councils/

This site provides membership growth tools and tactics to lead succesful recruitments along with resources for recruitment ideas.

Scoutbook Plus & Scouting app

https://advancements.scouting.org/

https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/knowledge-base/what-is-the-difference-between-the-scouting-app-and-the-myscouting-app/

Scoutbook Plus, previously named internet advancement, utilizes the traditional tools from the original Scoutbook website to track advancements while also acting as a tool for messaging, forums, service, hiking, camping tracking and calendar features. The ‘Scouting’ app allows you to quickly access these tools on your mobile device.

Scoutbook Help Center

https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/

Support page specifically to find answers surrounding Scoutbook and Scoutbook Plus.

Scoutbook & Advancement | Scouting Support Forum

https://discussions.scouting.org/c/scoutbook/

https://discussions.scouting.org/c/myst/ia/

https://discussions.scouting.org/tag/advancement

https://discussions.scouting.org/tag/internet-advancement

In-depth support forums for all things Scoutbook, Scoutbook Plus, and Advancement overall with questions, answers, and resources from unit leaders throughout the organization.

Merit Badges | Scouting Support Forum

https://discussions.scouting.org/tag/merit-badges

https://discussions.scouting.org/tag/merit-badge-counselo

In-depth support forums for all things Merit Badges and Merit Badge Counselors with questions, answers, and resources from unit leaders throughout the organization.

Merit Badge Counselors | Greater St. Louis Area Scouting

https://counselor.stlbsa.org/

This site provides a list of all the Merit Badge Counselors within the Greater St. Louis Area Scouting region. It additionally is where a leader is to go to sign up as a new Merit Badge Counselor or renew their registration.

Advancement | Greater St. Louis Area Scouting

https://stlbsa.org/advancement-awards/

This page provides information regarding council specific advancement opportunities or awards available to leaders, parents, and youth.

Guide to Advancement | Scouting America

https://www.scouting.org/resources/guide-to-advancement/

The most up to date version of the Guide to Advancement.

Home | Greater St. Louis Area Scouting

https://stlbsa.org/

The official website of Greater St. Louis Area Scouting where you can find information on all things, advancement, activities, camping, training, and local district info within the council.

Join Page | Greater St. Louis Area Scouting

https://stlbsa.org/join-now/

The official join page for Greater St. Louis Area Scouting, providing info on scouting units and opportunities in your area.

Properties | Greater St. Louis Area Scouting

https://stlbsa.org/properties/

Council's official page showcasing the camps and properties available along with their programs and reservation availability.

Mobile STEM Van | Greater St. Louis Area Scouting

https://campreservation.com/312/Camps/

This site has reservation information on the council's STEM fleet that are self-contained labs stocked with activities and materials to bring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to unit meetings, community events, or recruitments. 

Gateway Traders | Greater St. Louis Area Scouting

https://gatewaytraders.org/

The official website for the council's scout shop.

Help Center | Greater St. Louis Area Scouting

https://stlbsa.freshdesk.com/support/home

Council support page to submit support tickets or find answers within the Council.

Helpful Links | Greater St. Louis Area Scouting

https://stlbsa.org/resources/helpful-forms-and-links/

Greater St. Louis Area Scouting page to find helpful forms and links from the Council and National.

Council Calendar | Black Pug

https://scoutingevent.com/?OrgKey=BSA312

The official event calendar for Greater St. Louis Area Scouting.

Flickr | Greater St. Louis Area Scouting

https://www.flickr.com/photos/stlbsaphotos/albums/

Photo albums from various Greater St. Louis Area Scouting events for marketing use.

STEM Nova Awards program

https://www.scouting.org/stem-nova-awards/

Information about the STEM Nova Awards program

National Eagle Scout Association

https://nesa.org/

This site has information about the National Eagle Scout Association, including a section for NESA members.

National Scout Jamboree
https://jamboree.scouting.org/

Get the latest information on national and world jamborees, upcoming or recent past.

Philmont Training Center
https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/ptc/

The website of the Philmont Scout Ranch Training Center

National Scouting Museum
https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/museums/

The official website of the National Scouting Museum

Order of the Arrow

https://oa-scouting.org/

The website of the BSA’s national honor society.

Scouting Alumni & Friends
https://scoutingalumni.org/

Website for alumni and others who support Scouting.