Scouting Links

SCOUT BOOK - Troop 57 uses Scoutbook is an advancement tracking tool. It also has messaging, forums, service, hiking, camping tracking and calendaring features.  Each scout and guardian has their own Scoutbook account.  We use the calendar in Scout Book to post all of our meetings and activities.

SCOUT STUFF - The official online store of the Boy Scouts of America.  From this store you can purchase gear, uniforms, scout books and more.  You can also visit our local Scout Shop to buys items in person.

TIDEWATER COUNCIL (596) - Official website for Tidewater Council.  It has lots of great information about what is going on in our council.  Our council provides programs for young people in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Northeastern North Carolina.

TIDEWATER COUNCIL ELECTRONIC KNAPSACK (EK) - The council's bi-weekly newsletter that lets you know what is going on in our local BSA Council.  It lists out camps, activities, and many other upcoming events.    SIGN UP

BSA NATIONAL - Official website of the Boy Scouts of America.  It has lots of information on the different programs they offer.

BSA Medical Form (A and B) - Applies to ALL participants—in basic Scouting activities such as local tours and weekend camping trips less than 72 hours in duration. 

BSA Medical Forms (A,B, and C) - A pre-participation physical is needed for resident campers (summer or winter camps) and events 72 hours or more.

EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT WORKBOOK - Once your scout achieves the Life Scout rank they will begin working on their Eagle Scout Service Project.  This link will take you to the Boy Scouts Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook pdf for them to fill in and guide them through the Eagle Scout process.