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[ April 28, 2025 ] Inspired by his experience in Scouting, parents create nonprofit to keep child’s memory alive App Feed - Cub Scouts
[ April 25, 2025 ] Eagle Scout soars with community CPR solution, plus other news in Scouting this week App Feed - Scouts BSA
[ April 24, 2025 ] How this Scouting America council is making a sustainability impact on its community App Feed - Outdoors
[ April 23, 2025 ] Learn all about Scouting America’s national high-adventure program tonight, live on YouTube and Facebook App Feed - Outdoors
[ April 19, 2025 ] Joseph Csatari, the creator of so many iconic Scouting pieces of art, dies at 96 App Feed - For Parents

Inspired by his experience in Scouting, parents create nonprofit to keep child’s memory alive

April 28, 2025 0

Kayven Hopper was 9 years old when he lost his battle with epilepsy. His Cub Scout spirit, however, lives on, thanks to Kayven’s Helping Hands, the organization founded by his parents to give other kids the same opportunities that Kayven had, including Cub Scouting.
Eagle Scout soars with community CPR solution, plus other news in Scouting this week

April 25, 2025 2

Eagle Scout soars with community CPR solution, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Scouts tackle hunger and Track upgraded by Eagle Scout.
How this Scouting America council is making a sustainability impact on its community

April 24, 2025 0

It started as a simple question from a Scouting America council staffer back in 2022. It has evolved into an ongoing service project that’s transforming the way a community disposes of waste.

Learn all about Scouting America’s national high-adventure program tonight, live on YouTube and Facebook

April 23, 2025 0

There’s adventure, which is woven throughout all of Scouting America’s programs, and there’s high adventure, an opportunity for older Scouts, Venturers and Sea Scouts to embark on a challenging and rewarding outdoor experience that will stick
Joseph Csatari, the creator of so many iconic Scouting pieces of art, dies at 96

April 19, 2025 4

Joseph Csatari, Silver Buffalo recipient, longtime art director for Boys’ Life and artist whose Scouting-related work spanned decades, has died.
Scouts retire worn American flags, plus other news in Scouting this week

April 18, 2025 2

Scouts retire worn American flags, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Shell shocked! Cub Scouts defy gravity in egg drop event and Sea Base expedition leaves lasting mark on Venturers.

Scouts deliver Scouting America’s Report to the Nation

April 17, 2025 2

Last year saw Scouting America reach more than 1 million youth, instilling them with the values of the Scout Oath and Law to help them prepare them for lives of impact and purpose.
2025 Eagle Scout Project of the Year: He packed 100,000 meals to feed Haitians

April 16, 2025 0

For his exceptional efforts, Jamesly Jesse of Troop 85 in Moweaqua, Ill., received the 2025 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award.
When it comes to child protection, we are all mandatory reporters

April 14, 2025 1

It’s not up to us to render judgment on whether a child has been abused. It is not up to us to conduct an investigation. It is only up to us to raise an alarm if we have legitimate concerns.

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.

Scouts build bat houses to help battle insects, plus other positive news in Scouting this week

April 11, 2025 0

Scouts build bat houses to help battle insects, plus other positive news in Scouting this week, including Scouts host 55th pancake breakfast, Cub Scouts help restore local park and Scouts gather 500 pounds of food for local pantry.
This astronaut was tasked with trying one of Scouting’s oldest skills … in space!

April 10, 2025 0

In the first edition of the Scout handbook published in 1911, there’s a chapter called Knots Every Scout Should Know. Nearly 115 years later, the importance of knot tying still holds true, both here on Earth and in outer space.
Your Scout can help build America’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet

April 9, 2025 0

To maintain this nuclear-powered armada, it’s estimated more than 140,000 skilled workers from around the country will need to help build more submarines over the next decade.

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,

Why it’s beneficial to record your Scouting for Clean Waterways project in Scoutbook

April 7, 2025 7

Once you’ve done your part to reduce marine waste, there’s just one more step to take: recording your service in Scoutbook.
Cub Scouts give back to their peers, plus other news in Scouting this week

April 4, 2025 0

Cub Scouts give back to their peers, plus other news in Scouting this week, including a Scout grows community impact with garden boxes and an Eagle Scout encourages respectful flag retirement.
Let’s go fishing! The Cub Scout fishing Adventures are your guide to a fun outing

April 3, 2025 0

Fishing may be an ancient activity, but it remains one of the most popular things to do in Scouting. That’s why there’s a fishing elective Adventure across all the Cub Scout ranks.
Breaking: Scouting musical to premiere at Jamboree 2026 then move to the Sphere in Las Vegas

April 1, 2025 15

Check out “Do a Good Turn and Take a Bow”, the new Scouting musical! Preview the soundtrack and learn how to get tickets.
Eagle Scout creates pantries to help local pets, plus other projects in Scouting this week

March 28, 2025 0

Eagle Scout creates pet pantries to help local pets, plus other projects in Scouting this week, including Scout hosts hunger relief race and Scout revamps garden for service project.
What’s inside the April issue of Scout Life magazine?

March 27, 2025 0

With an amazing caving adventure headlining this action-packed issue, the April 2025 Scout Life is packed with essentials for Scouts. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 62: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

March 26, 2025 1

This is the 62nd entry in our occasional series showcasing before-and-after photos of Eagle Scout projects. You can explore the full collection of projects and submit your own for a chance to be featured in our next roundup. The latest batch of 10 projects — from nine different states — includes building bridges, renovating a Fourth of July trailer and transforming outdoor spaces.
5 Quick Questions with: Gray Barnhill, an Eagle Scout and CMA Award-winning radio producer

March 25, 2025 0

This past November, 94.7 QDR took home the CMA in the “Large Market Radio Station of the Year” category. On that award-winning crew is Eagle Scout Gray Barnhill.

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