Scouting America Partners with NASA's Artemis Program

Collaboration aims to inspire next generation of space explorers through STEM education and hands-on activities.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:19pm

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Scouting America has announced a new collaboration with NASA's Artemis program, providing Scouts across the country with access to age-appropriate learning experiences connected to the agency's missions to return humans to the Moon and prepare for future exploration of Mars. The partnership will include curriculum resources, experiential activities, and learning pathways that reflect real-world challenges of space exploration.

Why it matters

This collaboration builds on Scouting America's long history of supporting STEM education and fostering curiosity through hands-on learning. By connecting Scouts directly to one of the most ambitious exploration efforts of the 21st century, the program aims to ignite interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while reinforcing Scouting's core values of leadership, innovation, and service.

The details

Through the collaboration, Scouts will explore topics such as aerospace engineering, robotics, earth and space science, and mission design. Activities will be aligned with Scouting advancement pathways and designed to inspire youth from all backgrounds to envision futures in STEM fields. The partnership will coincide with NASA's Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon aboard the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft.

  • Artemis II, NASA's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years, is scheduled for 2026.
  • The Scouting America and NASA collaboration was announced on April 1, 2026.

The players

Scouting America

A youth organization that provides character development and values-based leadership training programs.

NASA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a U.S. government agency responsible for the civilian space program, aeronautics, and space research.

Artemis Program

NASA's program to return humans to the Moon and prepare for future exploration of Mars.

Roger Krone

The president and CEO of Scouting America.

Artemis II Astronauts

The four astronauts - Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen - who will embark on the 10-day journey around the Moon.

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What they’re saying

“Space exploration captures the imagination and represents the very best of human curiosity and perseverance. By working with NASA and the Artemis program, we are giving Scouts opportunities to learn from one of the world's most respected scientific organizations while reinforcing the values that define Scouting – preparation, collaboration, and leadership.”

— Roger Krone, President and CEO of Scouting America

What’s next

Scouts will begin participating in Artemis-related educational activities and experiences in the coming months, as NASA prepares for the Artemis II mission launch.

The takeaway

This collaboration between Scouting America and NASA's Artemis program represents a unique opportunity to inspire the next generation of space explorers and STEM leaders, fostering curiosity, hands-on learning, and the core values of Scouting.