Service - It's not just what we do - it's who we are.
Scouting has always believed that service is not just what we do—it’s who we are. That legacy continues with Impact365, Scouting America’s new multi‑year national service initiative designed to inspire Scouts, families, and volunteers to make meaningful contributions to their communities every day of the year.
Impact365
Impact365 is a unifying platform that shines a spotlight on the service woven into every part of Scouting. Its mission is simple: Encourage Scouts to make a positive impact 365 days a year through local, flexible, community-driven service projects.
Each year, a national service theme will energize the movement to rally around service. The themes are a guideline, but are certainly not required. Scouts and families will provide service in countless ways, and that’s great! The themes will simply help highlight the wide breadth of service that Scouting provides.
Themes for the next few years include:
- 2026: America250
- 2027: The Environment
- 2028: Schools
- 2029: Safety
National Day of Service
As a major service opportunity, Scouting America will host an annual National Day of Service each fall—anchored by Scouting for Food—to bring our movement together in a shared day of giving back. The 2026 National Day of Service will fall on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Details and resources in support of the National Day of Service will be available early Spring.
Why Impact365 Matters
Service builds character, strengthens communities, and reflects the heart of Scouting. Through Impact365, we’re amplifying what Scouts already do best—help other people at all times and make the world a better place, one project, one hour, and one Scout at a time.
2026's Theme
2026 Theme: America250
In celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary, every unit is encouraged to complete 250 hours of community service during 2026. Whether through council projects, rank-requirement activities, family service, or simple acts of good turns, every hour counts—and every effort strengthens our communities. Start planning service projects as a council, district, unit, or family and strive for those 250 hours per unit throughout the year!
Recording Service Hours
Scouting America service hours should be recorded in Scoutbook Plus (via the Activity Logs feature) or through the Scouting App. Unit leaders or parents can log hours for projects by selecting the activity, adding participants (both registered and non-registered), and entering the hours.
Your log in information for Scoutbook Plus is the same as your my.scouting.org credentials.
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