Scouty Websites

National BSA Website — www.scouting.org

Publications — https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/resources/publications/

Scouting Magazine — www.scoutingmagazine.org

Scouting FAQ — https://www.scouting.org/about/faq/

Midnight Sun Council — www.midnightsunbsa.org 

Animated Knots by Grog — www.animatedknots.com (best interactive animations, includes a dedicated Scouting Knots section)

Basic Scout Knots — www.folsoms.net/knots

Knot Videos (YouTube Playlist) — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNhScoeMbn7TjEkKKdAaESC9q9J1KpBv0

NetKnots - https://www.netknots.com/

The Lightweight Backpacker — www.backpacking.net

Outside Magazine — https://www.outsideonline.com/

GORP — www.gorp.com (classic outdoor resource)

Backpacking Merit Badge — https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/backpacking

Hiking Merit Badge — https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/hiking

National High Adventure Bases — https://www.scouting.org/national-high-adventure-bases

InsaneScouter.com — www.insanescouter.com (tons of program helps, ceremonies, etc.)

U.S. Scouting Service Project (USSSP) — http://usscouts.org (Huge volunteer-run library with games, skits, songs, ceremonies, Scoutmaster minutes, service project ideas, clipart, camp info, and more — a classic Scouter favorite since the '90s.)

Troop Leader Resources (Official Scouting America Hub) — https://troopleader.scouting.org (The go-to official site for troop planning: monthly/annual program features, meeting agendas, patrol method tips, troop positions, self-assessments, and themed modules for outdoor skills, citizenship, STEM, and fun activities.)

MacScouter — http://macscouter.com (Long-running collection of games, skits, ceremonies, songs, pow-wow books, Scoutmaster minutes, and leadership ideas — great for quick activity inspiration.)

Scouter Mom — https://scoutermom.com (Practical tips, printables, meeting plans, advancement trackers, and advice especially useful for parents, new leaders, and troop management.)

Boy Scout Trail — https://www.boyscouttrail.com (Straightforward resources for advancement checklists, merit badge overviews, games, skits, outdoor skills, and troop program ideas.)