Scouting / Campfire Awards

The Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) National Buddhist Committee on Scouting is comprised of laypersons and ministerial advisors sponsored by the Buddhist Churches of America*. The responsibilities of the committee are to maintain the integrity of the awards by creating requirements for the Buddhist religious award programs, approve of certified instructors and present certificates and medals to participants that have completed the program.

The BCA National Buddhist Committee on Scouting is recognized by the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, and the Camp Fire USA as the sole administrator of Buddhist religious awards for each organization. It serves the youth of all denominations and sects of Buddhism in America.

Three basic steps to apply:

1. Email the BCA National Buddhist Committee on Scouting (bcascoutinginfo@gmail.com) with a request for information about the Buddhist Religious Award you are interested in.

2. The Committee will send back an information sheet and an Instructor’s Application. The applicant must find a qualified instructor and submit the Instructor’s Application for approval by the Committee. Qualifications are within the Information sheet. Only after the instructor is approved will the course material be sent to the instructor and an application form for the Scout will be sent back to you.

3. Mail back the application with the registration fee and you may begin the course.

Additional information can be found on BCA National Buddhist Committee on Scouting webpage found here: http://bcascouting.org/contact/