Scouting America now offers new materials. These materials are in Spanish. This is big news for families across the USA. It makes Scouting more welcoming for everyone.
Scouting America Welcomes More Families
Scouting America wants all kids to join. They want all families to feel welcome. Many families speak Spanish at home. Now, these families can learn about Scouting easily. This is a big step. It helps kids and parents learn together.
Roger Mosby is the CEO of Scouting America. He said this is important. He wants every family to feel part of the group. Making materials in Spanish helps a lot. It breaks down language barriers. It helps new families understand the program.
The United States has many Hispanic/Latino people. This group is growing fast. Scouting America wants to serve all youth. Offering materials in Spanish helps them do this. It makes the program more diverse. It helps Scouting grow.
What New Spanish Materials Are Available?
Many new materials are ready right now. You can find them in Spanish. This includes handbooks for young Cub Scouts. It also has books for older Scouts BSA members. Leaders also have new guides.
Here is a list of what you can get:
- Cub Scout Handbooks for Lion
- Cub Scout Handbooks for Tiger
- Cub Scout Handbooks for Wolf
- Cub Scout Handbooks for Bear
- Cub Scout Handbooks for Webelos
- Cub Scout Handbooks for Arrow of Light
- The main Scouts BSA Handbook
- The Cub Scout Leader Guide
- The Scouts BSA Leader Handbook
- The Scouts BSA Advancement handbook
- The Cub Scout Parents’ Guide
These books help kids earn badges. They help leaders plan fun activities. Parents can now read along. They can help their children more easily. This makes the Scouting journey better for everyone.
Some more materials are coming soon. New Cub Scout Den Leader Guides will arrive. Look for these in February 2025. You can find these items online. Visit the Scout Shop website. You can also find them at your local Scout Shop. Just ask for the Spanish versions.
| Material Type | Availability |
|---|---|
| Most Cub Scout Handbooks | Now available |
| Scouts BSA Handbook | Now available |
| Leader Guides | Now available |
| New Den Leader Guides | February 2025 |
Julio César Montás works for Scouting America. He leads Hispanic Initiatives. He said kids will feel more comfortable. They will learn better in their first language. Parents can also help with homework. This is great for new families. These materials are also culturally relevant. This means they fit the lives of Hispanic families.
Scouting America’s Future Looks Bright
This new program is a big deal. It was announced at a meeting. This happened at the 2024 National Annual Meeting. It is part of a larger plan. Scouting America wants to support all families. They want to reach more youth.
Scouting America already has other helps. They use Spanish on social media. They send out newsletters in Spanish. Their website has Spanish parts. They also offer trainings in Spanish. These new books add to that help.
Scouting America has been busy. They changed their name in May 2024. They used to be called Boy Scouts of America. Now, girls can join all programs. This change helps even more youth.
The organization serves about 1 million youth. It has 280 councils across the country. These councils help local groups. This new effort helps all these groups. It helps them include more families. Scouting teaches important skills. It teaches leadership. It teaches good citizenship. More kids can now learn these skills.
You can learn more about Scouting America’s mission. Visit the official Scouting America website. You can also find out about Scouting America’s history. This is exciting news for Scouting. It shows they want everyone to be a part of it.
