IRVING, TX (September 28, 2026) – Scouting America announces a new partnership with Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, uniting two organizations with a shared commitment to conservation, outdoor education, and developing the next generation of leaders and outdoor stewards.
Through this partnership, Scouting America and the Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Outdoor Fund will work together to break down barriers to outdoor recreation and make it easier for more young people and families to experience the outdoors. The collaboration will focus on expanding access to Scouting programs that emphasize outdoor skills, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and experiences that build confidence, character, and leadership. A central part of the partnership is equipping new troops with the outdoor gear they need to get started, regardless of the resources available to them.
“Scouting’s mission has always been rooted in the outdoors,” said Roger Krone, president & CEO of Scouting America. “By partnering with the Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, we are strengthening our ability to reach more youth with meaningful outdoor experiences that inspire lifelong values of conservation, service, and leadership. This partnership helps ensure that new troops, no matter their circumstances, have what they need to get outside and thrive, and we hope it inspires even more families to give Scouting a try.”
The Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Outdoor Fund has a long history of supporting initiatives that connect people to nature and protect wildlife habitats. Through this partnership, the Outdoor Fund will help advance Scouting America’s outdoor adventures, conservation projects, and educational programming that encourage youth to explore the outdoors safely and responsibly.
Families interested in getting outside and exploring everything Scouting has to offer can find a local Scouting unit and learn more about programs at www.BeAScout.org.
This partnership reflects a shared belief that outdoor experiences play a critical role in youth development, fostering self-reliance, teamwork, and a lifelong respect for the environment.
