Be A Scout Experience for Adults
The Be A Scout Experience (BASE), held on August 19, 2026, provided an overview of how Scouting delivers adventure, leadership development, character growth, and family engagement. It was designed to help volunteers better understand the Scouting program and the positive impact it has on youth throughout their Scouting journey. While the slide deck does not replace the valuable experience of attending the event in person, it serves as a useful reference containing tips, best practices, and key takeaways to help your unit’s program thrive and deliver an exceptional Scouting experience.
“Program” is the most visible part of Scouting. It encompasses every event a Scout attends and every award and advancement they receive. A strong program creates memorable experiences, builds leadership skills, encourages personal growth, and keeps Scouts engaged through adventure, service, and achievement.
- Scouts BSA Planning Guide
- Cub Scout Planning Guide
- Youth Protection Training
- The Guide to Safe Scouting
- Annual Health and Medical Forms
- Financial Assistance request
Resources for New Leaders
Resources for all Leaders
- Advancement Resources
- Scouting for all Abilities
- Online Eagle Packet Submission Resource
- Scoutbook
- BSA Social Media Guidelines
- Adventure Presentation Sign Up
- Roundtable Information
- Link to National Scouting Forms
- Silver Beaver
- Certificate of Insurance Request; Request forms should list the Name and address of the organization, not the Units information. Please reach out to the contact to find out how they would like the Name listed before sending in your request. Please email requests to [email protected]