Scouts BSA

Patch collecting and trading are a big deal at the World Scout Jamboree – and how could they not be? With as many as 50,000 Scouts and leaders coming together from more than 200 countries and territories, it is a literal hotspot of diversity and opportunity for new friendships!

Trading has been dated as far back as 5,000 years ago. Today, swapping is alive and well at the World Scout Jamborees! It is a fun way to meet new people and celebrate different cultures.

Explore Scouting America’s newest merit badges for 2025—Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Learn what Scouts will study, how to earn them, and why they matter for the future.

The Tenderfoot rank is the second rank in Scouts BSA and the beginning to the three ranks where you learn skills that you will later build upon so you can be a strong leader.

The first rank you can earn in Scouts BSA is the “Scout” rank. This rank shows you, your fellow Scouts, and your leaders that you know and understand Scouting’s basic premises. 

Discover the beauty of the Philmont Scout Ranch and plan a trek this summer with your entire crew!