This is a reddit community for all things relating to Scouts BSA and the Boy Scouts of America.

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##Official links##

* [Boy Scouts of America website](http://scouting.org)
* [Official BSA Merit Badge Requirements](https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/merit-badges/)
* [National Eagle Scout Association](http://nesa.org)
* [Order of the Arrow](http://oa-bsa.org)

##Related links##

* [/r/WOSM/](/r/WOSM/) - World Organization of the Scout Movement
* [Scouts for Equality](http://www.scoutsforequality.org/)
* [r/AtheistEagleScouts](/r/atheisteaglescouts/)
* [r/GoldandEagle](/r/goldandeagle)
* [r/OrderoftheArrow](/r/orderofthearrow)
* [r/Scouting](/r/scouting)
* [r/Exploring_BSA/](/r/Exploring_BSA/)
* [r/Venturing](/r/venturingbsa)
* [r/CubScouts](/r/cubscouts)
* [r/SeaScouts](/r/seascouts)
* [r/Philmont](/r/philmont) Scout Ranch 
* [r/NorthernTier](/r/NorthernTier/) High Adventure Base
* [meritbadge.org](http://meritbadge.org) -- currently down
* [ScoutStuff.org](http://www.scoutstuff.org/)
* [US Scouting Service Project](http://usscouts.org/)
* [Baden-Powell Service Association](https://www.bpsa-us.org/)
* [r/ScoutingCampfire](/r/scoutingcampfire/) - skits and songs
* r/BSApatches/ | r/bsapatchtrading/ | r/BSA_PatchTrading/
* r/BSAMemes/ | r/ScoutMemes/

*Scouting around the world*

* [r/ScoutingIreland](/r/ScoutingIreland)

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##Rules##

1) *RULE 1* **Behave Yourself**. In keeping with the principles of the [Scout Oath and Law](https://www.scouting.org/about/faq/question10/), posts and comments may be removed if they do not treat others with respect or follow Scouting ideals. The Oath and Law, along with [reddiquette](https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439), and Reddit's own [content policy](https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy) dictate expected behavior in this reddit community.

2) *RULE 2* **Stay on Topic**. We are here to act as positive force for American Scouting and to inform readers on topics related to Scouting. Posts must relate directly to the BSA, WOSM, or Scouting in general. While bad news is inevitable, your contributions must not primarily focus on the negative events or news stories in the Scouting world.  Frequent negativity or criticisms of the BSA, Scouting in general, or others in this community are discouraged.

3) *RULE 3* **No Spam**. No advertising, ecommerce, fundraising, donation requests, user surveys and polls, or requests for monetary transactions. If you benefit in some way, directly or indirectly, from linking to or discussing an item/service/website, that is spam and is not allowed. See also reddit's [definition of spam](https://reddit.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043504051-What-constitutes-spam-Am-I-a-spammer-#:~:text=Spam%20on%20Reddit%20is%20generally,%2C%20and%2For%20Reddit%20itself.&text=If%20you%20detect%20spam%20or,behavior%2C%20please%20contact%20us%20here.). 

4) *RULE 4* **No Promotion**. If you are a content creator wanting to share Scouting related content here, you must contact the moderators to discuss any exceptions to the "No Spam" rule. Using reddit primarily as a promotion tool for your content is considered spam by this sub and by [reddit](https://reddit.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043504051-What-constitutes-spam-Am-I-a-spammer-#:~:text=Spam%20on%20Reddit%20is%20generally,%2C%20and%2For%20Reddit%20itself.&text=If%20you%20detect%20spam%20or,behavior%2C%20please%20contact%20us%20here.).

5) *RULE 5* **Social Media Discouraged**. No link posts to social media sites. If relying on social media as a source, you may use a text post. The title should summarize the quote, and if the only source is social media, include the source site name. The body of the text post can include the entire quote, and include a link to the source post. Social media sources must not be based purely on speculation or rumor. Direct, trusted media sources are always preferred to a social media source.

6) *RULE 6* **No Links to Other Forums or Reddit Communities**. Links to other reddit communities or online forums, including Discord and similar platforms, are generally not allowed. Exceptions for adjacent reddit communities are occasionally made. Please contact the moderators if you seek an exception to this rule.

7) *RULE 7* **No Memes/Low Effort Content.** Please no memes or other low effort, low quality content. See sidebar for recommended meme subs.

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r/BSA's rules are subject to change. It is your responsibility to know and follow them. Please contact the moderators if you have questions.

Severe or frequent offenders may be banned from r/BSA.

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**Flair!**

You can add your own rank icon! Choose *edit* next to your username above.

[](/wosm)[](/eagle)[](/life)[](/star)[](/first-class)[](/second-class)[](/tenderfoot)[](/venturer)[](/sea-scout)[](/woodbadge)[](/eagle-knot)

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On my honor I will do my best
to do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
to help other people at all times;
to keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.

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A Scout is...
 trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

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As an American, I will do my best to—

Be clean in my outdoor manners.

Be careful with fire.

Be considerate in the outdoors.

Be conservation minded.

<div class="md">This is a reddit community for all things relating to Scouts BSA and the Boy Scouts of America.

<hr/>

<a href="/r/BSA">r/BSA</a> is not endorsed or supported by the Boy Scouts of America. The moderators&#39; and users&#39; statements are their own and do not represent the views, opinions, statements, or policies of the BSA.

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<h2>Official links</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://scouting.org">Boy Scouts of America website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/merit-badges/">Official BSA Merit Badge Requirements</a></li>
<li><a href="http://nesa.org">National Eagle Scout Association</a></li>
<li><a href="http://oa-bsa.org">Order of the Arrow</a></li>
</ul>

<h2>Related links</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/WOSM/">/r/WOSM/</a> - World Organization of the Scout Movement</li>
<li><a href="http://www.scoutsforequality.org/">Scouts for Equality</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/atheisteaglescouts/">r/AtheistEagleScouts</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/goldandeagle">r/GoldandEagle</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/orderofthearrow">r/OrderoftheArrow</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/scouting">r/Scouting</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Exploring_BSA/">r/Exploring_BSA/</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/venturingbsa">r/Venturing</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/cubscouts">r/CubScouts</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/seascouts">r/SeaScouts</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/philmont">r/Philmont</a> Scout Ranch </li>
<li><a href="/r/NorthernTier/">r/NorthernTier</a> High Adventure Base</li>
<li><a href="http://meritbadge.org">meritbadge.org</a> -- currently down</li>
<li><a href="http://www.scoutstuff.org/">ScoutStuff.org</a></li>
<li><a href="http://usscouts.org/">US Scouting Service Project</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bpsa-us.org/">Baden-Powell Service Association</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/scoutingcampfire/">r/ScoutingCampfire</a> - skits and songs</li>
<li><a href="/r/BSApatches/">r/BSApatches/</a> | <a href="/r/bsapatchtrading/">r/bsapatchtrading/</a> | <a href="/r/BSA_PatchTrading/">r/BSA_PatchTrading/</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/BSAMemes/">r/BSAMemes/</a> | <a href="/r/ScoutMemes/">r/ScoutMemes/</a></li>
</ul>

Scouting around the world

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/ScoutingIreland">r/ScoutingIreland</a></li>
</ul>

<hr/>

<h2>Rules</h2>

1) RULE 1 Behave Yourself. In keeping with the principles of the <a href="https://www.scouting.org/about/faq/question10/">Scout Oath and Law</a>, posts and comments may be removed if they do not treat others with respect or follow Scouting ideals. The Oath and Law, along with <a href="https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439">reddiquette</a>, and Reddit&#39;s own <a href="https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy">content policy</a> dictate expected behavior in this reddit community.

2) RULE 2 Stay on Topic. We are here to act as positive force for American Scouting and to inform readers on topics related to Scouting. Posts must relate directly to the BSA, WOSM, or Scouting in general. While bad news is inevitable, your contributions must not primarily focus on the negative events or news stories in the Scouting world. Frequent negativity or criticisms of the BSA, Scouting in general, or others in this community are discouraged.

3) RULE 3 No Spam. No advertising, ecommerce, fundraising, donation requests, user surveys and polls, or requests for monetary transactions. If you benefit in some way, directly or indirectly, from linking to or discussing an item/service/website, that is spam and is not allowed. See also reddit&#39;s <a href="https://reddit.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043504051-What-constitutes-spam-Am-I-a-spammer-#:%7E:text=Spam%20on%20Reddit%20is%20generally,%2C%20and%2For%20Reddit%20itself.&amp;text=If%20you%20detect%20spam%20or,behavior%2C%20please%20contact%20us%20here.">definition of spam</a>. 

4) RULE 4 No Promotion. If you are a content creator wanting to share Scouting related content here, you must contact the moderators to discuss any exceptions to the &quot;No Spam&quot; rule. Using reddit primarily as a promotion tool for your content is considered spam by this sub and by <a href="https://reddit.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043504051-What-constitutes-spam-Am-I-a-spammer-#:%7E:text=Spam%20on%20Reddit%20is%20generally,%2C%20and%2For%20Reddit%20itself.&amp;text=If%20you%20detect%20spam%20or,behavior%2C%20please%20contact%20us%20here.">reddit</a>.

5) RULE 5 Social Media Discouraged. No link posts to social media sites. If relying on social media as a source, you may use a text post. The title should summarize the quote, and if the only source is social media, include the source site name. The body of the text post can include the entire quote, and include a link to the source post. Social media sources must not be based purely on speculation or rumor. Direct, trusted media sources are always preferred to a social media source.

6) RULE 6 No Links to Other Forums or Reddit Communities. Links to other reddit communities or online forums, including Discord and similar platforms, are generally not allowed. Exceptions for adjacent reddit communities are occasionally made. Please contact the moderators if you seek an exception to this rule.

7) RULE 7 No Memes/Low Effort Content. Please no memes or other low effort, low quality content. See sidebar for recommended meme subs.

<hr/>

<a href="/r/BSA">r/BSA</a>&#39;s rules are subject to change. It is your responsibility to know and follow them. Please contact the moderators if you have questions.

Severe or frequent offenders may be banned from <a href="/r/BSA">r/BSA</a>.

<hr/>

Flair!

You can add your own rank icon! Choose edit next to your username above.

<a href="/wosm"></a><a href="/eagle"></a><a href="/life"></a><a href="/star"></a><a href="/first-class"></a><a href="/second-class"></a><a href="/tenderfoot"></a><a href="/venturer"></a><a href="/sea-scout"></a><a href="/woodbadge"></a><a href="/eagle-knot"></a>

<hr/>

On my honor I will do my best
to do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
to help other people at all times;
to keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.

<hr/>

A Scout is...
 trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

<hr/>

As an American, I will do my best to—

Be clean in my outdoor manners.

Be careful with fire.

Be considerate in the outdoors.

Be conservation minded.
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thanks redmaniacs!

t5_2rt4o

This is the unofficial reddit community for all things relating to Scouting in the United States, specifically the Boy Scouts of America:  Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venturing, Exploring, and related programs.

<div class="md">This is the unofficial reddit community for all things relating to Scouting in the United States, specifically the Boy Scouts of America: Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venturing, Exploring, and related programs.
</div>

Venturing/Sea Scout Uniform + Eagle Neckerchief