Let’s recognize your unit’s AMAZING ADULTS. Recipients can be anyone your unit leadership chooses as somone who has made a difference. Continue reading →

Help us choose District Award of Merit recipients. Nominations are due by Feb 10th. Continue reading →

Celebrate the volunteers who make Scouting thrive at the Saddleback District Awards & Recognition Dinner. Click to learn more and reserve your seat for this special night. Continue reading →

The Annual OC Character Classic 2026 happening Monday, February 9 at Strawberry Farms Golf Club. Find event details, registration, and giving options on the official page — every gift helps support our mission and community programs. Continue reading →

Build the skills and confidence to lead safe and successful backpacking trips with your unit. These courses features hands-on outdoor instruction and prepare you to take scouts into the wild! Continue reading →

University of Scouting is a one-day training event designed to provide the widest range of supplemental courses for adult volunteers and Scouts across all Scouting programs. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned leader, you’ll find practical training, fresh ideas, and opportunities to connect with fellow Scouters. Continue reading →

The Scouts BSA Advancement Committee has made thoughtful updates to over 80 merit badges based on feedback from Scout leaders, subject matter experts, and current trends in technology, safety, and outdoor education. Continue reading →

All Scouts deserve a trained leader. BALOO is required for Pack events and IOLS is required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmaster position training. Continue reading →

Reminder! Religious Emblem applications and award packet payments are due November 1, 2025 for Scouts who have completed programs in 2025. Submissions can be made through our website.

Do you know an outstanding Catholic youth or an adult who has made an impact on Scouts of the Catholic faith? Learn how you can acknowledge their achievements with our Youth and Adult Awards. Nominations are due November 30, 2025. Continue reading →