Documentation

Welcome to the Scout Manager documentation. These guides cover everything you need to manage your BSA troop or cub scout pack effectively — from initial setup to advanced features like financial reporting and merit badge tracking.

Whether you’re an admin setting up your unit for the first time, a treasurer managing scout accounts, or an awards coordinator tracking rank advancement, you’ll find step-by-step guides for every feature.

  • New here? Start with the Getting Started guide
  • Need help with a specific feature? Browse the sections below
  • Looking for role-specific guidance? Each guide notes which roles have access

Documentation Sections

Our docs are organized by feature area. Each section includes detailed guides with screenshots and step-by-step instructions for the most common tasks.

Getting Started

Get your unit set up in Scout Manager in under 30 minutes.

Membership

Managing scouts, adults, dens, patrols, and leadership roles.

Advancement

Tracking requirements, signing off, granting awards, and running reports.

Events & Calendar

Creating events, managing RSVPs, recurring events, and calendar integration.

Communication

Sending emails, managing distribution lists, and personalized newsletters.

Accounting

Financial management — chart of accounts, transactions, scout accounts, and reports.

Administration

Unit settings, data import, audit logging, subscriptions, and user management.