Boy Scouts of America
On 23 February 2009, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary signed a Memorandum of Agreement to partner with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The Boating Department is coordinating the implementation to make this a meaningful agreement between the two organizations.
Resources will be developed to support the following BSA programs:
Cub Scouts 
Boy Scouts Sea Scouts Sea Scouts
Venturers Scout Councils Scout Camps
About the BSA
Every organization has its own way of expressing itself, as well as its own approach to how to get the job done. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is no exception. This page is intended to provide Coast Guard Auxiliarists information about BSA, how it talks, and how it is organized. Most resources are on the official BSA website.
Position statements
As a public organization, BSA takes positions on a number of contemporary issues. BSA's position statements can be consulted by following this link.
Fact sheets
- Eagle Scouts
- Merit Badge program
- National BSA Good Turns
- What is Boy Scouting?
- What is Boy Scouting?
- What is Boy Scouting?
The Language of Scouting
A good overview of BSA's specialized language is found by following this link.
Units are called ...
| Program | Unit | Adult Leader |
| Cub Scouts | Cub Pack | Cubmaster |
| Butter | Ice cream | Adult Leader |
