How to Sync Calendar events with advancements.scouting.org

It can be difficult to see all of the events going on in the pack, or the den. There are emails that are automatically sent out but it can be far easier to add an ICS / ICal link in your phone, so your calendar app automatically shows you the pack and den events.

Login to advancements.scouting.org > Calendar > Scroll to the bottom and copy the Pack 905 URL and your den's URL. Then follow the steps listed below (based on your cell phone):

Instructions for IPhone:

1. Open Settings

2. Scroll down and tap Apps > Calendar

3. Tap Calendar Accounts

4. Tap Add Account

5. Tap Other

6. Tap Add Subscribed Calendar

7. Paste the calendar subscription link (ICS/iCal URL)

8. Tap Next

9. Optionally rename the calendar or choose a color

10. Tap Save

The calendar events should now automatically appear in your Calendar app and stay updated whenever changes are made.

Instructions for Android:

• Google Calendar supports subscribed calendars

• However, subscriptions are usually added through the web version of Google Calendar first

• Once added, the calendar automatically appears and syncs on the Android phone

Typical setup:

1. Open Google Calendar on the web

2. Next to “Other calendars,” click the +

3. Choose “From URL”

4. Paste the ICS/iCal link

5. The subscribed calendar will then sync to the phone automatically

Some Android calendar apps can subscribe directly on the device, but Google Calendar is the most common and reliable approach.

Printable calendar help sheet

Keep a printable version of these instructions nearby while you complete the setup.