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[ June 13, 2025 ] Waves meet their match in Scout’s shoreline plan, plus other news in Scouting App Feed - Scouts BSA
[ June 12, 2025 ] Scouts Then and Now: Chapter 33 App Feed - Cub Scouts
[ June 9, 2025 ] Here’s the reason behind those major Chemistry merit badge updates App Feed - Scouts BSA
[ June 6, 2025 ] Scout keeps her family’s Eagle legacy alive, plus other news in Scouting this week App Feed - Scouts BSA
[ June 5, 2025 ] The new online pack meeting resources make planning meetings fun, simple and easy App Feed - Cub Scouts

Waves meet their match in Scout’s shoreline plan, plus other news in Scouting

June 13, 2025 0

Waves meet their match in Scout’s shoreline plan, plus other news in Scouting, including a Scout making a paw-sitive impact on shelter dogs and Scouts taking on highway cleanup and Memorial Day.
Scouts Then and Now: Chapter 33

June 12, 2025 0

Scouts Then and Now: Chapter 33 shares two photos of the same Scout or Venturer — once in his or her early Scouting years and again in his or her later Scouting years.
Here’s the reason behind those major Chemistry merit badge updates

June 9, 2025 0

Chemistry, one of the original 57 merit badges offered when the organization was founded in 1911 and one of the 11 that have used the same logo continuously since then, has a whole new set of requirements.

Scout keeps her family’s Eagle legacy alive, plus other news in Scouting this week

June 6, 2025 0

Scout keeps the Eagle legacy alive, plus other news in Scouting this week, including a Scout leads shoreline revival and Community commitment earns Scouts highest honor.
The new online pack meeting resources make planning meetings fun, simple and easy

June 5, 2025 0

The pack meeting is a time to build positive relationships among the families in the pack. These new resources will make planning one much easier.
Gear up for camping with our Scout Life camping gear giveaway!

June 3, 2025 0

The Scout Life Gear Up for Camping Giveaway is your chance to win an awesome package of cutting-edge camping gear. The contest is live now and runs through June 30.

This Scouting alumnus and his dad want your summer camp to be mosquito-free

June 2, 2025 0

There are very few things that can ruin a campout like mosquitos, the tiny terrorists that drive a camper mad when they get into your tent at night.
Eagle Scout named festival princess, plus other news in Scouting this week

May 30, 2025 0

Eagle Scout named festival princess, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Scouts rally to restore WWI memorial damaged by storm and Planting seeds of service: Eagle Scout project feeds the community.
NYLT Leadership Academy is life-changing — take it from these Scouts

May 29, 2025 0

This summer, the NYLT Leadership Academy is offering three weeks of courses: one at the NorCal Adventure Area in California, another in Washington, D.C., and one at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.

Early impressions of Scouting America’s new Safeguarding Youth training

May 28, 2025 3

Scouting America’s most important training module has been updated with an entirely new look and feel, including a greater emphasis on the organization’s SAFE initiative and the use of real volunteers in real Scouting environments.
Find adventures close to home like this Indiana troop did

May 27, 2025 0

Last year, Troop 202 of Carmel, Ind., found an awesome outing about a 30-minute drive away.
Scout honors veterans ahead of Memorial Day, plus other news in Scouting this week

May 23, 2025 0

Scout honors Veterans ahead of Memorial Day, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Scout gives back with safety fence and Scout aims to save hawks and planes.

Eagle Scout who earned every merit badge reflects on his multiyear endeavor

May 22, 2025 3

“I earned all the Eagle-required merit badges,” Luka Herrera says. “Once I earned Eagle, I had filled out one merit badge sash. Why not fill out another sash?”
Camp Tahquitz and its all-volunteer staff mark 100 years of serving Scouts

May 20, 2025 1

Long Beach Area Council will celebrate with an anniversary event on June 28, capping off the first week of summer camp.
Illinois Scout focuses Eagle project on helping veterans

May 19, 2025 0

“Veterans have done so much for this country, and I just want a turn to help them out when they are in need,” Chris Vargas says.
Scouting America names its 2025 National Alumnus of the Year

May 16, 2025 0

Scouting Alumni, the official alumni association of Scouting America, has named Michael Thompson of Greenville, South Carolina, its 2025 National Alumnus of the Year, as announced at the 2025 National Annual Meeting.
Why boys and young men need Scouting now more than ever

May 16, 2025 3

Boys and men are increasingly lonely and at a higher risk of suicide now than at any time before. Scouting can help.
Everything that’s happened at Scouting America’s National Annual Meeting so far

May 15, 2025 0

Not in Orlando for Scouting America’s National Annual Meeting (NAM)? We’ve got you covered.
Scouting America recognizes the 2025 recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award, presented for distinguished service to youth

May 15, 2025 0

The 2025 recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award include volunteers from all over the country who have shaped almost every aspect of Scouting. Each of them has provided truly noteworthy and extraordinary service to youth.
David Montgomery says Scouting helped him recover from major injury

May 15, 2025 0

At first, it looked like he would require surgery that would keep him from playing for the rest of the season. But Montgomery had other ideas.

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