Some Links to Help You "Scout" Around!

The World Organization of Scouting (WOSM) - This is the International Headquarters of the Scout Movement.  This site gives information about Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Guides.  

The Boy Scouts of America - The only official web site for the BSA.

National Capital Area Council - This is the official NCAC website.

  Goose Creek District - Official Goose Creek Site

The Global ScoutNet Organization - The Internet and information branch of WOSM.  Hosts of the wonderful Scouting Spider!

The Sea Scouts Home Page - The official site of the Sea Scouts, B.S.A.  This used to be called "Sea Exploring."  It is a program for young men and women (14 - 21 years old) who have an interest in pursuing a nautical career or just love the sea and ships.  Also a VERY well done site.  If you've already visited and want to skip the Welcome Aboard slide show - click here.

Helpful Scouting Sites

Scouter's Internet Compass - A good resource site for Scout Leaders and Parents.

The Lord Baden-Powell Award for Scouting Excellence on the World Wide Web - These folks have an award for Scouting Web Sites (yes, I already nominated us).  The page also has a portal to several Scout Web Rings and links to other Scout Pages.

The Mac Scouter - A very good resource for Leader helps and hints, program helps and links galore!

The Merit Badge Resource Center  is the premier source for CURRENT merit badge requirements.  Usually includes a merit badge worksheet and all requirements.

Other Cool Sites for You and Your Scout

NPS - The Official site for the National Park Service.

  NASA- The official site of the National Aeronautics & Space Administration.  Links to MANY cool NASA Sites!

  USGS - The United States Geological Survey.  Their HQ is right down the Toll Road from Ashburn.  If you have Webelos, you gotta know these guys for the Geologist Pin!

  DefenseLINK - The Official Web Site of the U.S. Department of Defense.  With links to all branches of the service and the supporting organizations.

CIA's Homepage for Kids - A little recruiting (Who we are and what we do) but a lot of resources for homework assignments like their World Fact Book and Geography sections.

  The National Geographic Society - 'Nuff Said.

  The Smithsonian Institute - The Castle Downtown...