Scouting Links

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Official Scouting Support Sites

National BSA Website: http://www.scouting.org/
Official Home Page of the Boy Scouts of America.  This site has a wealth of information and is a logical place to start your online search.

Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Training by BSA: http://www.scouting.org/boyscouts/faststart/
Spend 15-20 minutes on this online training course designed for new Boy Scout Leaders to learn more about the program.

Scouting Magazine: http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/
Scouting Magazine is a general-interest, news and informational publication for all registered adult volunteers.  Read current issue (or back issues) online at the official website of Scouting Magazine. 

Boy's Life: http://www.boyslife.org/
Magazine produced each month, specifically for Scouts.

Venturing Program: http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=vy
Venturing is a new program by Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 years old (and have completed 8th grade) through 20 years old.

Supply Division: http://www.scoutstuff.org/
The official online source for information about camping equipment, uniforms, handbooks, pinewood derby supplies and other essential scouting merchandise.

International Division: http://www.scouting.org/international/
Scouting began in England in 1907, based on ideas of founder Sir Robert S. Baden-Powell, and his book Scouting for Boys.  There are now more than 149 recognized national Scout organizations throughout the world.  Learn more about World Scouting at the International Division.

Unofficial Scouting Support Sites

U.S. Scouting Service Projec: http://www.usscouts.org
Scouting links and training materials sponsored by The Scouting Journal.

National Order of the Arrow: http://www.oa-bsa.org
The Order of the Arrow provides several ongoing national programs to benefit its members and Scouting.  Find our the latest information on the different projects and activities the OA is undertaking.

Scouting Online: http://www.scoutorama.com
Scouting Online has online games, a camping recipe database, skits, songs, Eagle Scout projects are more. 

Merit Badge: http://www.meritbadge.com
A volunteer site devoted to Scouting advancement. You'll find lots of information and resource links to help you work on your advancement requirements ... OVER 300 PAGES!

Sea Scout: http://www.seascout.org
Sea Scouting (formerly known as Sea Exploring) is a co-ed program offered to young adults between the ages of 14 and 21.  It's purpose is to promote better citizenship and to improve members' boating skills and knowledge through instruction and practice in water safety, boating skills, outdoor, social and service experiences, and knowledge of our maritime heritage.

Scouter Network/Compass: http://www.scouter.com/compass
This is the largest directory of Scouting links.  It includes over 12,000 links to scouting web pages.  The main categories include advancement, discussion lists, campfires, high adventure, leaders resources, activities, Scout skills, fundraising, youth protection and more!

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