Resources for Adult Leaders

Troop 51 Atascadero

Boy Scout Troop 51

Campout Safety checklist

scouter code of conduct

Scoutmaster
Position-Specific Training

youth protection

Troop Leader Essentials

These BSA publications are troop leader essentials that provide valuable information and insight:

  • Boy Scout Handbook – The primary resource for Boy Scouts (and for Scout Leaders who need to learn basic Scouting skills)
  • Fieldbook – A companion volume to the Boy Scout Handbook that covers advanced outdoor Skills
  • Scoutmaster Handbook – Recommended for all Scout leaders
  • Troop Leader Guidebook (Volumes 1 and Volumes 2) – The primary resource for Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters
  • Troop Committee Guidebook – The primary resource for troop committee members
  • Troop Program Resources – Games, ceremonies, Scoutmaster’s Minutes, and more
  • Program Features (Volumes 1, Volumes 2, and Volumes 3) – Complete monthly program features, 16 per volume, that include meeting plans, outing ideas, and resources
  • Boy Scout Requirements (Current year) – Requirements for ranks, merit badges, and special awards; updated annually
  • Guide to Awards and Insignia – A comprehensive guide to wearing uniforms and badges correctly
  • Guide to Advancement – The official source for administering advancement in all Boy Scouts of America program phases
  • Guide to Safe Scouting – The Primary source for information on conducting Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner
  • Patrol Leader Handbook – The official guide for patrol leaders
  • Senior Patrol Leader Handbook – The official guide for senior patrol leaders and other troop=level youth leaders
  • S.A.F.E. – To ensure the safety of participants, the Boy Scouts of America expects leaders to use the four points of SAFE when delivering the Scouting program.
  • Safe Transportation Checklist – This two-part SAFE Transportation Checklist and Pre-Trip Transporting Inspection is designed to help you manage the risks associated with transporting Scouts.
  • Scouting Magazine – The official magazine for Scout leaders; published five times a year
  • Scout Life magazine – The BSA’s official youth magazine; published monthly
  • Scouting Wire – The Official Blog of the Scouting Movement