Scouting Links

Official BSA Sites
Local Scouting Sites
General Scouting Sites

Official BSA Sites

Boys Scout of America

The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America supports more than 300 local councils that provide quality youth programs, including Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing.

BSA Online Store

Operated by the National Supply Group, this site is your official on-line source for information about camping equipment, uniforms, handbooks, pinewood derby supplies, and other essential Scouting merchandise.

BSA Online Learning Center

This site provides a variety of materials, from quick references to complete courses, all designed to help our members improve leadership skills and deliver a quality program.

BSA Member Portal

This site provides access to tour permits, online learning, event registration, rechartering, scouting community forums, etc.

Scout Parents

For parents of Scouts, this site provides general information on Scouting, its benefits for youth and families, and a discussion forum to ask questions and explore ideas.

Boy Scout Handbook

A companion website to the Boy Scout Handbook.

Boys' Life Magazine

Published by the Boy Scouts of America, Boys' Life is the magazine for all boys. Their Web site contains information about the current issue, games to play, projects to download, and more.

Scouting Magazine

Scouting is the national family magazine for the adult leaders and committee members of the Boy Scouts of America. Their Web site contains a complete archive of past editions going back to 1998.

National Scout Jamboree

The next National Scout Jamboree will be held in 2010. Information about the event will appear on this Web site in the future.

Good Turn for America

Today, America needs the service of its citizens more than ever. Hunger, lack of adequate shelter, poor health--these are issues that affect all of us. The Boy Scouts of America believes that we can do something about these issues--if we all work together.

National Order of the Arrow

Learn about Scouting's National Honor Society, including its summer camp promotion program and other Scoutreach initiatives.

Official Pinewood Derby Website

Everything you need to know about Pinewood Derby.

Philmont Scout Ranch

The BSA's premier high-adventure base challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 200 square miles of rugged New Mexico wilderness. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary location.

Tooth of Time Traders Online Store

Order items from Philmont's Tooth of Time Traders via this Web site.

Northern Tier

The Northern Tier National High Adventure Base offers Scouts and Venturers the challenging adventures in wilderness canoeing and cold-weather camping.

Florida Sea Base

Located in the Florida Keys, the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base offers a variety of water activities from SCUBA diving to sailing "Tall Ships".

BSA Legal Site

A site created on behalf of the national council to inform the public about the legal issues that confront Scouting.

Friends of Scouting

We know the Boy Scout experience means a great deal to you. The Scout Oath and Law still rings in your ears, and some of your best childhood memories may have been in a Scout uniform. We understand - it's true for us, too. That's why the Boy Scouts of America established this website. It will help you reconnect with your past, keep you up on Scouting's present, and give you a glimpse into Scouting's future.

National Scouting Museum

Located in Irving, Texas, the National Scouting Museum is a tribute to the rich history of the Boy Scouts of America.

Join Cubscouting

This site will help you learn about the Cub Scouting program and how you can join in the fun.

The Scout Zone

This site will provides information about the Boy Scout program, including a locator to find a troop in your area.

Soccer and Scouting

Soccer and Scouting teaches soccer skills and provide exciting competition, and at the same time boys will be Cub Scouts and learn the life-long values taught in the Scouting program.

Sea Scout National Site

Sea Scouts is a specialized segment of the Venturing program, which was organized to address members' boating skills and promote knowledge of our maritime heritage.

Local Scouting Sites

Council Website

Mount Diablo Silverado Council

Location of the Council’s monthly newsletter (Smoke Signals), on-line registration for events, district information, council camp information, a calendar and forms. Also, signing up for e-mail lists for Council announcements is also available.

District Websites

Aklan District

District serving the cities of Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda.

Black Diamond District

District serving the cities of Antioch, Bay Point, and Pittsburg.

Chief Solano District

District serving the cities of Fairfield, Suisun City, and Travis Air Force Base.

Herms District

District serving the cities of Albany, Berkeley, Crockett, East Richmond, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Hercules, Kensington, Pinole, Port Costa, Richmond, and San Pablo.

Iron Horse District

District serving the cities of Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek.

District serving the cities of Clearlake, Clearlake Oaks, Cobb, Kelseyville, Lucerne, Lakeport, Lower Lake, Middletown, Nice, and Upper Lake.

Marsh Creek Horse District

District serving the cities of Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Knightsen, and Oakley.

Meridian District

District serving the cities of Alamo, Danville, Diablo, and San Ramon.

Muir District

District serving the cities of Clayton, Concord, Martinez, Pacheco, and Vine Hill.

Napa Valley District

District serving the cities of Angwin, Calistoga, Napa, St Helena, and Yountville.

Silver Gate District

District serving the cities of American Canyon, Benicia, and Vallejo.

Other Websites

Tri-District Training Resources

Upcoming training dates for the Meridian, Iron Horse, and Aklan districts.

Blackhawk 500

Information of our local Council's Pinewood Derby race.

General Scouting Sites

US Scouting Service Project

Anything and EVERYTHING about the Scouting program!

Boy Scout Trail

Ceremonies, skits, songs, Scoutmaster minutes, plus LOTS of great reference information.

Merit Badge

All about advancement (Cubs, Scouts, Venturing, and Varsity).

Animated Knots by Grog

All about knots.

The MacScouter

A part of usscouts.org with lots of games, songs, skits, ceremonies, etc.

Scoutorama

Another anything and everything site with lots of songs and skits.

The Hiker

Venturing info, plus lots of badge and rank history.

Bill's Unofficial Cub Scout Roundtable

TONS of material for Cub Scout pack and den meetings.