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Rocketry team made up of Scouts BSA members brings home international championship

July 7, 2025 0

Makayo Cheung, 15, Thomas Jenkins, 15, and Chase Eagan, 17, from Troop 74 in Montville took first place in the International Rocketry Challenge in Paris, France, last month.
This Fourth of July, Scouts salute veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week

July 4, 2025 0

This Fourth of July, Scouts salute veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week, including A Scout tradition renewed and Scout-led walk unites community to combat veteran suicide.
How Scouting America is making its camps even more accessible to Scouts with special needs

July 2, 2025 0

Scouting America believes that every young person deserves to have a great experience at Scout camp. The Special Needs Prepared Camp program is a new initiative to help Scouting properties make sure that happens.

Elevate Your Jamboree Journey with these valued Scouting America partners

June 17, 2025 0

The only thing better than attending the National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve near Beckley, West Virginia, is reserving a few days before or after to explore all the area has to offer.

Here’s how you can help send more Scouts to the National Jamboree

July 1, 2025 0

The Platinum Package and Diamond Package programs offer two options for Scouting families to contribute to the 2026 National Jamboree Scholarship Fund.
Applications now open for the Scouts BSA National Youth Council

June 30, 2025 0

The Scouts BSA Youth Council is the platform for passionate youth leaders to help shape decisions across the organization, and applications for the next term are now open.
This Week in Scouting: Eagle Scout projects promote access and inclusion

June 27, 2025 0

This Week in Scouting: Eagle Scout Projects promote access and inclusion, plus an Eagle Scout expands access for all abilities and an Eagle Scout takes law enforcement training to new heights.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 64: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

June 26, 2025 0

This is the 64th 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 seven different states — includes renovating a food pantry, constructing flag donation boxes and transforming outdoor spaces.
This inspiring initiative at a Texas university is partly powered by Eagle Scouts

June 25, 2025 0

BUILD, a student-run organization at Texas A&M University, converts 40-foot-long shipping containers into fully functional medical clinics that are shipped to impoverished areas around the globe.
Here’s one big reason to make your 2026 high-adventure base reservation now

June 23, 2025 0

The Scouting America National High Adventure Department just announced some exciting incentive pricing for certain 2026 treks.

The National Venturing Committee offers two key tools to help Venturers lead their adventures

June 20, 2025 0

Two of the Venturing program’s most important training modules are designed to ensure that Venturers have the knowledge and skills they need to make their crews successful.
Why is an NFL running back at this Scout video shoot?

June 18, 2025 5

We’ve got a powerful message and a high-profile partner to help you spread the word about Scouting.
Elevate Your Jamboree Journey with these valued Scouting America partners

June 17, 2025 0

The only thing better than attending the National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve near Beckley, West Virginia, is reserving a few days before or after to explore all the area has to offer.

Eagle Scout rock star creating videogame based on classic game he played at camp

June 16, 2025 2

Last Flag, created by Eagle Scout brothers Dan and Mac Reynolds, is a videogame inspired by Dan and Mac’s experiences at Scout camp.
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 1

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.

These three steps can help you beat the heat during a hot-weather outing

Here’s the reason behind those major Chemistry merit badge updates

Eagle Scout rock star creating videogame based on classic game he played at camp

Early impressions of Scouting America’s new Safeguarding Youth training

Applications now open for the Scouts BSA National Youth Council

Rocketry team made up of Scouts BSA members brings home international championship

This Fourth of July, Scouts salute veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week

How Scouting America is making its camps even more accessible to Scouts with special needs

Elevate Your Jamboree Journey with these valued Scouting America partners

Here’s how you can help send more Scouts to the National Jamboree

Applications now open for the Scouts BSA National Youth Council

This Week in Scouting: Eagle Scout projects promote access and inclusion

Gear up for camping with our Scout Life camping gear giveaway!

Extreme Makeovers, Round 64: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

This inspiring initiative at a Texas university is partly powered by Eagle Scouts

Here’s one big reason to make your 2026 high-adventure base reservation now

Upper Crust Food Service is the answer to your camp’s food service needs

The National Venturing Committee offers two key tools to help Venturers lead their adventures

Why is an NFL running back at this Scout video shoot?

Elevate Your Jamboree Journey with these valued Scouting America partners

Cub Scouting family gets ‘amazing’ experience courtesy of professional stock car racer

Eagle Scout rock star creating videogame based on classic game he played at camp

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

Scouts Then and Now: Chapter 33

Here’s the reason behind those major Chemistry merit badge updates

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

The new online pack meeting resources make planning meetings fun, simple and easy

Gear up for camping with our Scout Life camping gear giveaway!

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

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