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[ March 14, 2025 ] 16 female Eagle Scouts honored at council dinner, plus other news in Scouting this week App Feed - Scouts BSA
[ March 13, 2025 ] Let’s welcome this year’s National Order of the Arrow officers App Feed
[ March 12, 2025 ] This troop makes a splash at its annual aquatics campout App Feed
[ March 11, 2025 ] Extreme Makeovers, Round 61: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos App Feed - Eagle Scouts
[ March 10, 2025 ] Here’s one big reason to attend the 2025 Scouting America National Annual Meeting App Feed - For Parents

16 female Eagle Scouts honored at council dinner, plus other news in Scouting this week

March 14, 2025 1

16 female Eagle Scouts honored at ‘Examples of Success’ dinner, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Scouts help remove Hurricane Helene debris from creek and Scouts participate in winter survival experience.
Let’s welcome this year’s National Order of the Arrow officers

March 13, 2025 0

The Order of the Arrow, founded in 1915, recognizes Scouts and Scouters who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law daily.
This troop makes a splash at its annual aquatics campout

March 12, 2025 0

This annual campout serves as a way to introduce new Scouts to the fun activities the troop does.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 61: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

March 11, 2025 0

The Extreme Makeovers, Round 61: Before-and-after photos of Eagle Scout projects offer a glimpse into Scouts’ work before and after their transformations.
Here’s one big reason to attend the 2025 Scouting America National Annual Meeting

March 10, 2025 0

An impressive list of inspirational speakers is just one reason at attend the 2025 Scouting America National Annual Meeting, scheduled for May 12-16. in Orlando, Florida.
Scout helps homeless veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week

March 7, 2025 0

Scout helps homeless Veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week, including an Eagle Scout honored for saving home from Palisades fire and Troop rebuilds flood-damaged bridge at environmental education center.

A golden opportunity: Here’s how your Scout can get into the valuable hobby of numismatics

February 4, 2025 0

If you dig under the couch cushions or root through your car, you could find your Scout’s next hobby, a rewarding and fascinating endeavor that can teach them history, economics and the enjoyment of collecting.

The 2024 merit badge rankings: Take a swing at guessing what made the largest gains this year!

March 6, 2025 16

Our annual merit badge roundup has become a regular Scouting fan favorite. It’s the perfect glimpse into what elements of the program youth are interested in, are pouring time into and are emerging more knowledgeable
Scouting for Clean Waterways season is upon us! Here’s how you can participate

March 5, 2025 1

Scouting for Clean Waterways, Scouting America’s new initiative aimed at addressing the issue of marine debris, is designed to be a simple, easy and fun way to get Scouts of all ages involved in doing a Conservation Good Turn.
Rare winter storm allows New Orleans Scouts to earn the Snow Sports merit badge

March 3, 2025 0

Earlier this winter, the city of New Orleans got 10 inches of snow in one day. For the Amadeo family, it meant an opportunity to earn the Snow Sports merit badge.

Here’s how to get your Scout’s Pinewood Derby car design on a real race car

January 6, 2025 0

Since its beginning, Pinewood Derby cars have been miniature, unmanned versions of race cars. Now Cub Scouts have the chance to see their car as a full-size race car, complete with a driver. Zachary Tinkle,

Scouting America launching Multisport merit badge; here are the requirements

February 28, 2025 3

Multisport, an athletic competition that features a combination of two or more sports, is now a Scouting America merit badge.
Scouts Then and Now: Chapter 32

February 27, 2025 0

Scouts Then and Now: Chapter 32 is out now. This Aaron On Scouting series showcases two photos of a Scout or Venturer, one from their early Scouting years and one from later.
The Scouts Read Sacred Texts event is perfect for the 2025 National Day of Prayer

February 26, 2025 0

Scouts Read Sacred Texts is a worldwide invitation to Scouts designed to inspire them to set aside some time to read a sacred text from their religion.

Meet the Manufacturing USA ‘Modern Maker’ who got his start with Pinewood Derby cars

January 2, 2025 0

Working in the manufacturing industry often requires problem-solving, ingenuity and curiosity – the same qualities needed to successfully build and race a Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby car.

Eagle Scout entrepreneurs create new backpack with gear organization in mind

February 24, 2025 0

TrailEagle Packs attempts to solve the problems of inefficient packing combined with disorganized pack storage.
Houston area troop celebrates 100 years of service, plus other news in Scouting this week

February 21, 2025 0

Houston area troop celebrates 100 years of service, plus other news in Scouting this week, including an Eagle Scout builds drill for Firefighter training and Eagle Scout service project benefits International students.
The March 2025 issue of Scout Life rings in spring Scout things!

February 20, 2025 0

Check out the coming issue to get your Scouts ready to take on warmer temps, water excursions, summer camp and lots of adventures.
My favorite Scouting America-branded items in Scout Shop’s 115th anniversary collection

February 19, 2025 0

Scout Shop has launched a new line of Scouting America and 115th anniversary-branded apparel designed for Scouts, Scout leaders and anyone else who strives to lead with purpose, inspire others and embrace every opportunity for growth.
Cub Scouts spread Valentine’s cheer to local seniors, plus other news in Scouting

February 14, 2025 0

Cub Scouts spread Valentine’s cheer to local seniors, plus other news in Scouting, including Scouting history display in Eastern North Carolina and Charting new waters: Sea Scouts in Titusville.
How these Scouts BSA youth leaders impressed the Scouting America National Executive Board

February 13, 2025 6

The Scouts BSA program is designed to be led by youth and guided by adults. You’d have a hard time finding a better illustration of that philosophy than at this week’s Scouting America National Executive
Scouts in Rhode Island enjoy ice skating – at summer camp

February 12, 2025 0

This frigid winter is the perfect time to go ice skating, but at Camp Yawgoog, summertime is also great.
Congressional resolution celebrates 115th anniversary of Scouting America

February 11, 2025 1

Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced a Congressional resolution recognizing the 115th anniversary of Scouting America.

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