BCA Scouting - Camp Fire Committee
BCA Scouting programs offer youth opportunities to build leadership, friendship, and community through activities rooted in Buddhist values. With support from local temples, Scouts grow in character and compassion while engaging in service, learning, and connection.
Scouting Awards
The National Buddhist Committee on Scouting is proud to support youth in Scouting and Camp Fire as they explore Buddhism through religious award programs. Whether you’re part of the Scouts, Girl Scouts, or Camp Fire, you’ll find everything you need here to learn about the Buddhist emblems and how to earn them. Use the tabs to get started and discover the path that’s right for your organization.
Padma Awards
Brownie Emblem
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Registered Girl Scout Brownie
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2nd and 3rd Grade
Junior Emblem
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Registered Girl Scout Junior
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4th and 5th Grade
Cadette Emblem
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Registered Girl Scout Cadette
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6th, 7th and 8th Grade
Senior/Ambassador Emblem
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Registered Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador
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9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Grade
Karuna Awards
The course covers teachings on Buddhism on a non-denominational basis, so that it may be pursued by Camp Fire USA members in any Buddhist school of thought. Provisions can be made so that Teachings from any sponsoring institution may be emphasized. The course is not only academic, but encourages the study and practice of many aspects of Buddhist culture, sub-culture, etiquette and/or the arts.
Bodhi Adult Recognition Award
The purpose of the Bodhi Award is to recognize an adult who has demonstrated the highest level of dedication and commitment to the youth members of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Scouting America and the Camp Fire, Inc. to further their understanding of the Buddhist Teachings. This award is not intended to honor individuals for their personal accomplishments or achievements, but rather their self-sacrifice to promote Buddhism.
The Bodhi Award is administered by the National Buddhist Committee on Scouting and is officially recognized by the corporate offices of the national organizations.
“I have over and over again explained that the purpose of the Boy Scout and Girl Guide Movement is to build men and women as citizens endowed with the three H’s namely, Health, Happiness and Helpfulness."