Let the countdown officially begin. Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?, the National Geographic Channel reality show I first told you about early last year, finally has a confirmed air date. Mark your calendars
Update (Jan. 31): The BSA has provided this page for leaving feedback about the membership policy. Alternatively, you can email feedback@scouting.org. Update (Feb. 5): Thanks to everyone for their valuable feedback. After more than 2,100 comments
With apologies to the Buggles, I’m happy to report that the radio star is alive and well. Well, the ham radio star, at least. And now the BSA offers a special patch for licensed aficionados
Scouting is global. The movement was created outside of the U.S., and BSA members make up just 10 percent of Scouts worldwide. So it’s big news when one of the BSA’s own is tapped to
Don’t let the post-holiday blues get the best of you. We’re here to lift your mood with a new gear giveaway! This month, we’ve put together a package of top-notch goods to help make a
In a touching gesture, the two Tiger Cubs killed in last week’s shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School have been awarded the Spirit of the Eagle Award. BSA Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock and other
During the season of giving, we’ve picked a bundle of great gear to help make the holidays even brighter for five lucky Scouters. In this month’s gear giveaway—ending Dec. 31—you can enter to win one
Is December too early to start planning for the Blue and Gold banquet? Nope. Though February seems forever away, planning ahead ensures you don’t fall behind. Start with the December Cubcast, which contains some handy
When I was in Cub Scouts, my elementary school — just down the street — was the perfect pack meeting place. The gym was spacious, the location convenient, and the closet full of equipment for
I mentioned a few ways to help Scouts and Scouters affected by superstorm Sandy on Tuesday, but today we’re getting more details about the toll on local Scout councils and what some units are doing