Subscribe to Scout-unit calendars

If your Scout unit puts its events in Scoutbook Plus’s calendar, you can subscribe to these events in most calendar products!

It’s just two steps.

Step 1: Copy the calendar-feed URL

1. Go to your unit’s Scoutbook Plus’s calendar (login required).
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page.
3. Find the calendar you want to subscribe to, then click the copy icon on the right ().

Step 2: Subscribe to that URL with your calendar

Generally, you’ll need to locate in your calendar product where you can paste an iCal-feed URL. Below is specific guidance for Outlook.com, Google Calendar, and iPhone.

Google Calendar

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. On the left, next to Other calendars, click the +, then click From URL.
3. In the From URL field, paste the URL you copied in step 1.
4. Click Add calendar.

Outlook.com

1. On your computer, open Outlook.com.
2. On the left, click the calendar icon ().
3. Click Add calendar.
4. Click Subscribe from web.
5. In the field that shows on the right, paste the URL you copied in step 1.
6. Click Import.

iPhone

(I don’t use the iPhone’s calendar. If these steps are incorrect, please leave a comment.)

1. Go to Settings > Calendar > Calendar Accounts > Add Account > Other
2. Tap Add Subscribed Calendar.
3. In the field that shows, paste the URL you copied in step 1.
4. Tap Next. (I don’t know what the next steps are, but you’ll likely see one last screen where you confirm the calendar.)

Editorial prerogative on BSA IT

I recommend maximizing use of BSA’s IT systems for advancement, calendar, and more. Third-party products should only be used as a last resort.

BSA’s technology is continually getting better. The more use BSA’s products get, the more demand there will be for improvements.