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Scouts BSA troop for boys votes to donate $1,000 to Scouts BSA troop for girls

February 15, 2019 6

The youth leaders in Troop 400 wanted to find a way to welcome Troop 440, a new Scouts BSA troop for girls. So the boys voted to donate $1,000.
Top of their game: Grandmasters help girls earn Chess merit badge

February 14, 2019 10

With the help of some female grandmasters, a group of Scouts in St. Louis became some of the first girls in the country to earn the Chess merit badge.
Get your top 10 questions about Scouts BSA answered right here

February 13, 2019 54

There’s enthusiasm for the launch of Scouts BSA everywhere you look. Today, let’s look at the top 10 Scouts BSA questions volunteers are asking.

Massive research study will examine the ways adults and Scouts work together

February 13, 2019 9

As part of the Building Evidence in Scouting Together (BEST) study, researchers from Montclair State University will study troops and adult leaders.
Eagle Scout professional driver will lead NASCAR’s biggest race this weekend

February 12, 2019 2

Eagle Scout William Byron won the pole to start first in this weekend’s Daytona 500, NASCAR’s biggest race of the year.
2018 Merit Badge Rankings: A deep dive into the official numbers, from 1 to 137

February 11, 2019 17

First Aid merit badge extended its reign atop the charts in 2018, while the Exploration, Animation and Bugling merit badges each saw double-digit gains.
50 states, 50 photos: Scouts BSA launch week was a huge success

February 8, 2019 41

With Scouts BSA troops formed in all 50 states, it’s safe to say that the excitement has spread from coast to coast. Here’s a state-by-state look.
When encouraging proper uniforming becomes unkind

February 8, 2019 295

Proper uniforming is a worthy pursuit, but sometimes that pursuit takes a turn with comments that aren’t friendly, courteous or kind. Let’s discuss.
Teach Scouts to identify essential knots by making this cool Knot Recognition Game

February 7, 2019 23

When this assistant Scoutmaster brings his Knot Recognition Game to summer camp or a district camporee, volunteers from other troops take notice.
Some of the first girls to join Scouts BSA shout: ‘Scout Me In!’

February 6, 2019 94

Scouts BSA is less than a week old, but reports of new troops are pouring in from across the country. Learn more and share your “founder’s photo.”

Some of the first girls to join Scouts BSA shout: ‘Scout Me In!’

Tips for deducting Scouting expenses on your tax return

Details on temporary Eagle exception for new Scouts BSA members

Let’s celebrate 10 black leaders who got their start in Scouting

10 helpful tips for planning the best Pinewood Derby ever

Scouts BSA troop for boys votes to donate $1,000 to Scouts BSA troop for girls

Top of their game: Grandmasters help girls earn Chess merit badge

Get your top 10 questions about Scouts BSA answered right here

Scouts who become Magic Tree House Reading Warriors can earn a free patch

Massive research study will examine the ways adults and Scouts work together

Eagle Scout professional driver will lead NASCAR’s biggest race this weekend

2018 Merit Badge Rankings: A deep dive into the official numbers, from 1 to 137

50 states, 50 photos: Scouts BSA launch week was a huge success

When encouraging proper uniforming becomes unkind

Teach Scouts to identify essential knots by making this cool Knot Recognition Game

Some of the first girls to join Scouts BSA shout: ‘Scout Me In!’

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