Book Lists for Better Inclusion of All
Are you looking to be a better scout leader when it comes to being anti-racist? Several Rovers have put together this list of recommendations to help.
News and Articles
Announcement from the Chief
We stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter firmly against racism. The BPSA is an anti-racist organization, our scout law and mission statement demands it. As scouts, we are all duty bound to stand firmly against injustice, offer universal friendship, and find ways to be helpful. We will be sharing resources and action steps in the weeks to come. For...
Timberwolves, Beyond the Howling
Running a Timberwolf pack can be both extremely rewarding and extremely challenging. Scouts this age are ready to start doing more than they were capable of as otters, but they still need a lot of adult assistance both for safety and to stay on task. I have here some tips for helping you run your pack. Plan your scout year...
Camping with Kids with Food Allergies
BPSA is all about inclusive scouting and making everyone feel welcome. One way to be inclusive is in meal planning. The more allergies your group has, the more challenging it can be to feed everyone.
Updates to the Child Protection Policy for Electronic Communications
In light of COVID-19, the BPSA-US Board of Directors has recently added a new section to the Youth Protection Guidelines to address distance scouting.
What to do with Otters?
Having an Otter Raft is a lot of fun. It can also be a lot of work! We have some ideas on how to work on badges and have fun.
Social Distance Scouting with BPSA
As social distancing and the challenges of Covid-19 continue, your group may find they want to meet on-line. There are several ways to do this.
Hello world!
We have a website! Isn’t it awesome? I’ve worked very hard on it so I am so proud. This website’s goal is to provide news, information, helpful tips, and fun ideas for all our BPSA members in the South Region. Where is the South Region? It’s that orange bit at the bottom right of the map. The South Region includes...