Providing a year-round, quality Scouting program should be the goal of every Scouting unit. The Ideal Year of Scouting helps you develop an annual program plan, a budget to go along with that plan, and a fundraising plan to reach your program goals. The result is a well-managed, well-financed Scouting unit. Use the resources below to start your Ideal Year of Scouting today. In planning your annual program plan, it is important not to get stuck on what you have always done, but what you would like to do.
Program Planning is one of the most important steps in providing a quality Scouting program to your youth and families. These tools have been developed to assist you with your Annual Unit Program Planning Conference. The Annual Program Planning Conference should take place in the late spring and summer.
For more assistance, please contact your Unit Commissioner or Unit Serving Executive (in the staff directory, search for your district name under Operations – East/West).
Miss the Program Planning Kickoff in May 2023? View it here:
PROGRAM PLANNING RESOURCES FOR UNITS
CUB SCOUT PACKS
SCOUTS BSA TROOPS
| VENTURING CREW PROGRAM PLANNING TOOLS |
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| Crew Resources |
| Online Calendar (NEW!) |
| 2023 – 2024 Council Calendar |
Crew Operating Budget Worksheet |
Planning Your Crew’s Annual Program Budget  |
| SEA SCOUT SHIP PROGRAM PLANNING TOOLS |
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| Ship Resources |
| Online Calendar (NEW!) |
| 2023 – 2024 Council Calendar |
| Ship Program Toolbox |
| Ship Operating Budget Worksheet |
| ADDITIONAL TROOP MEETING PLANNING RESOURCES | |
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| Program Features – Vol 1 | Troop Program Resources – Vol 1 |
| Program Features – Vol 2 | Troop Program Features – Vol 2 |
| Program Features – Vol 3 | Troop Program Features – Vol 3 |
