Over 50 years of serving the youth of America overseas
Transatlantic Council: Boy Scouts of America
Preparing young people to make ethical and moral decisions over their lifetimes by instilling within them the values of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law
There are several awards and recognitions available to Scouts and Scouters who participate in international scouting activities! These awards are available through the Council Office. For any more information, please contact a member of the International Committee.
This segment has the white World scout Crest on blue background with black borders. Scouts, Ventures, and Leaders may wear this for participation in an international activity with Scouts of another nation. The activity must include at least one overnight camp out with Scouts of another nation. Webelos Scouts are also eligible.
International Activity Award
Boys and adults may wear this strip if they show their knowledge of a foreign language or the sign language for the hearing impaired by:
Carrying on a five-minute conversation in this language.
Translating a two-minute speech or address.
Writing a letter in the language. (Does not apply for sign language.)
Translating 200 words from the written word.
International Scouter's Award
international_scouters_awd_app.pdf
International Awareness Award
International Activity Awareness Badge Information
Sponsored by the International Catholic Committee on Scouting but open to youth and adults of all faiths.
Link to the National Catholic Committee on Scouting
http://www.nccs-bsa.org/committees/intl.php
International Activity Awareness Award Application Form
http://www.nccs-bsa.org/committees/intl2.php