Scoutbook How-Tos (for Leaders)

Scoutbook can be helpful — and sometimes confusing.

These guides are for leaders, and they walk through common Scoutbook tasks in a clear, calm way using plain language and simple steps.

You don’t need to know everything in Scoutbook to be a great leader. Think of these pages as reference points you can come back to when you need them.

Use what’s helpful, skip what’s not, and remember — you’re not the only one learning as Scoutbook changes.

Scoutbook changes from time to time. These guides reflect what we see most often and will be updated as changes are noticed. If something looks different in Scoutbook, that’s okay — the steps are usually very similar.

An adult scout leader holding a notebook beside a bicycle after an outdoor activity.An adult scout leader holding a notebook beside a bicycle after an outdoor activity.

A simple walkthrough for recording hike miles for scouts in Scoutbook.

A simple walkthrough for sending an email to pack members or leaders in scoutbook