Top 10 National Resources Every Scouting Leader Should Know

Whether you’re a new volunteer or a longtime leader, having the right resources at your fingertips makes it easier to lead, stay informed, and support a great Scouting experience.

Here are 10 essential resources to help you stay prepared and connected:

1. Safeguarding Youth Training

Complete required training and access important youth safety resources to help protect the Scouts we serve.
→ Safeguarding Youth Training

2. Guide to Safe Scouting

Review BSA policies and guidelines for safe activities and unit operations.
→ Guide to Safe Scouting

3. BSA Training Center My.Scouting

Access required and supplemental training to strengthen your leadership skills.
→ My.Scouting

4. Scoutbook

Manage advancement, track achievements, and support your Scouts’ progress.
→ Scoutbook

5. Advancement Resources

Find requirements, guides, policies, and tools to support Scout advancement.
→ Advancement Resources

6. Health & Safety Resources

Access health forms, safety guidance, and resources to help plan safe activities.
→ Health & Safety Resources

7. Camping & Outdoor Resources

Explore resources for planning outdoor adventures, activities, and experiences.
→ Outdoor Resources

8. Program Resources

Find activity ideas, handbooks, and program support materials for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing.
→ Program Resources

9. Membership Resources

Access tools and information to support registration, recruiting, and growing your unit.
→ Membership Resources

10. Resource Library

Explore official BSA guides, handbooks, forms, policies, and additional resources to support your unit.
→ Resource Library

Need additional support? Visit Volunteer Resources on https://support.scoutingaz.org for GCC-specific tools, guides, and resources to help you lead with confidence.