Some Useful Links and Resources:
Scouting of America (formerly BSA) Official Websites:
Scouting of America BSA's main website.
National Capital Area Council The Washington Area Council site (AKA NCAC). NCAC also has a great Facebook page with local news and activity offerings.
Prince William District Pack 295 is in the Prince William District at NCAC.
BSA Transatlantic Council. This website is a starting point for continuing in scouting if you have a job transfer or a military PCS to Europe.
my.Scouting BSA's website for managing both youth and adult participation. Here, you can submit applications to register in all Cub/Troop Scouting programs and complete adult online training.
Scout Life (scouts) Scouting (parents) Scout magazines produced by Scouting America.
Scout Shop: This is the official online Scout Shop. The local Northern Virginia Scout Shop is located at 5232 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22151-2102, off the Braddock Road exit on the I-495. Handbooks, uniform pieces, camping gear, literature, activity kits, and other fun items can be purchased here.
Scouting Wire The Official Blog of the Scouting Movement.
ScoutBook Online Cub Scout records
Scoutbook Plus: Youth Profile
MyScouting Opportunities for training for Scouters and Parents
Cub Scouts Graphics Library This repository is useful for providing scouting approved graphics, pictures, and videos for flyers and publications.
Useful Links:
Cub Scout Pack 295 Parents Group Facebook Page (not to be confused with the Pack 295 Facebook page)
Prince William County, Parks and Recreation offers an expansive Scouting Program that’s run year round using BSA trained and certified counselors to provide Cub Scouts the opportunity to earn rank advancement and merit badges.
U. S. Scouting Service Project The U.S. Scouting Service Project is a non-profit organization operated by volunteers providing scouting information materials.
Merit Badge Requirements and Workbooks (For Boy Scout merit badges)
Skits A library of Campfire and Cub Scout skits
BoyScoutTrail Boy Scout Trail has scouting information resources for all scouting programs
Skits A library of Campfire and Cub Scout skits.
Scouter Mom This is a huge website with tons of information, tips and ideas for den leaders of every rank.
Local BSA Camps:
During the summer, many of our Scouts attend either Day or Resident (overnight) camps. Fundraising and scholarship opportunities can help cover the cost of these amazing experiences.
Goshen Scout Reservation is located in the wilderness of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and has at its center the beautiful, 450 acre Lake Merriweather. Also has a Facebook page with current events and news. This is a great camp for older Cubs who are ready to camp overnight for several days.
Camp William B. Snyder Located in Prince William County Virginia, Camp William B. Snyder encompasses 350-acres including a managed wetland. Also has a Facebook page with current events and news. This camp is closer to home and their long-weekend overnight camp is a terrific first camp for any Scout to attend.
Summer Day Camp & Twilight Camp NCAC offers Summer Day Camp and Twilight Camp opportunities annually. This program is a phenomenal opportunity for Scouts of any age to hone a variety of skills over the course of a week; camp runs 9am to 4pm. Many Scouts from our Pack will attend the session at Gunston Hall in Lorton, VA together, however individual Scouts are certainly welcome to attend other local sessions.
