Cub Scouts

Informally referred to as the “Green Handbook”, the replacement for 2018-2019 has been published. https://www.lds.org/callings/aaronic-priesthood/leader-resources/scouting-in-the-church?lang=eng

University of Scouting is a supplemental training opportunity for all adult Scout leaders. It is the only time during the year where you can find the widest variety of training opportunities in all program areas. Whether you are new to the program or a veteran of many years, the University ...

Yogi Berra, the famous catcher and manager of the New York Yankees, known for his malapropisms, said “You can observe a lot by watching.” During my many years of involvement with the Young Men program of the Church I have had the opportunity to watch a lot of LDS Scouting ...

I miss my time as a child when the only time that really mattered was knowing the street lights came on which indicated it was time to come home.  We would play bike-tag or “ditch-em” or ride bikes or explore.  Times are different now.  School is more competitive, so the ...

Because of my former service as Young Men General President for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and my continuing association with Scouting, I am often asked, especially recently, about the relationship of Scouting and the Church.  Recently, I had that conversation with a good friend and one ...

Every boy involved in Scouting pledges to “do his best” when he recites the Scout Oath. He does not vow to try to do his best; he promises he will do his best. Perhaps Yoda, the venerable Jedi Master, explains this facet of the Scout Oath succinctly when he admonishes, ...

Boy Scout Program Camp Emerald Bay currently serves over 4500 Boy Scout Campers per summer. With such a large propery and many exploration sites on Catalina’s West End, the possiblities for activity and growth are limitless. Your week-long stay will be broken into five periods each day, during which you may ...

Even though leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have decided to continue the partnership with the Boy Scouts of America, and even though the majority of members polled have determined to follow the prophet on this choice, I still hear a lot of discussion among Young ...

With nearly 22 million veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces living among us, chances are good that at least one of these American heroes is a family member or close friend of you or someone in your Scouting unit. Though these men and women deserve our recognition and thanks every day, ...

The Quarterly LDS-BSA Relations Newsletter is out.  Here is what’s inside: Growing Scouting through Reactivation – Focusing on Scouting’s Principles and Ideals By Stephen H. Hess, Young Men general board member Annual Priesthood Leadership Conference on Scouting Dates: The first session will be held June 25—July 1 and the second from ...