Free Scouting Resources for Troop and Pack Leaders
Free eBooks, templates, and how-to articles from a family of Scouters: boards of review, Courts of Honor, patrols, NYLT, Wood Badge, summer camp, camporees, fundraising, and the Pinewood Derby.
Free eBooks and Downloads Advancement and Recognition Leadership and Troop Program Camping and Events For Cub Scout Packs
Free eBooks and Downloads
Wide Games Made EasyPlan a day-long wide game: themes, crew, stations, clues, and the end game. Free PDF.
Troop W.I.S.E. TrainingAdult training for a Scout-led Troop, with parent letters, skits, and handouts. Free PDF.
Patch Shape TemplatesCouncil strips, lodge flaps, and 17 standard shapes to design your patch.
Advancement and Recognition
Board of Review QuestionsQuestions for every rank, from Tenderfoot to Eagle, and what a board is really for.
Best Board of Review MembersWho can serve on a board of review, and six people who make it memorable.
Scoutmaster Conference TipsSix tips for a conference that helps each Scout grow.
9 Court of Honor IdeasThemes, ceremonies, and ways to make every Court of Honor memorable.
Court of Honor OpeningsSeven opening ceremony ideas, from flag ceremonies to candle lightings.
National Honor Patrol AwardThe 8 requirements, plus a 90-day patrol game to earn it.
Leadership and Troop Program
What Is a Scout Patrol?The patrol method, types of patrols, patrol jobs, and patrol spirit.
What Is NYLT?Requirements, what Scouts learn, and what comes after youth leadership training.
What Is Wood Badge?Scouting’s advanced adult leader course, and the critters of Wood Badge.
Troop Meeting IdeasSix ways to make the program fun, plus merit badges for the whole Troop.
Scout BaseballRules and 170+ rank questions for a meeting game Scouts love.
Scout Fundraising IdeasMoney-earning projects that follow the rules and teach Scouts something.
Camping and Events
Choosing a Summer CampA PLC agenda, what to compare, a sample budget, and ways to get there.
9 Summer Camp TipsA camp bank, homesickness, and a Scout-led week at camp.
Run a Camporee on BudgetCost per camper, early sign-ups, and ordering without extras.
Remote Fire LightingSafe ways to light a campfire with a little showmanship.
For Cub Scout Packs
Cubmaster’s Pinewood Derby GuidePlan race day, from the track and check-in to awards for every Scout.
Pinewood Derby Made EasyThe free eBook: run your Pack’s derby from committee to awards, with rules and an inspection checklist.
Written by Scouters, for Scouters
These resources come from decades of Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, and camporee experience on our team, and they’re updated to follow Scouting America’s current rules. They’re free, and you’re never obligated to buy anything. Have an idea for a new resource? Let us know.
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Free Scouting Resources FAQ
Are these Scouting resources really free?
Yes. Every article, eBook, and template is free to read and download, and you’re never obligated to buy anything.
Can I print the eBooks for my Troop or Pack?
Yes, for your own unit’s use. To share them, please link to the page instead of posting the file.
Are these official Scouting America resources?
No. They’re written by ClassB’s team of Scouters, and we link to Scouting America’s official guides wherever rules apply. ClassB is an Official Scouting America Licensee.
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