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Month: April 2012

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What to do when Scouts — or Scouters — use foul language

April 5, 2012 14

A Scout is Clean, but what if his mouth isn’t? Dirty words can soil the reputation of any Scout (or Scouter), but a swift response from you can make the guilty party think twice next

Merit Badges

Your one-stop shop for updated merit badge info

April 4, 2012 1

Stumped when Scouts question you about new merit badges? I hear you. With so many new and exciting merit badges, keeping up isn’t easy. That’s why I created a guide to New Merit Badges —

Technology

Mark your calendar: 2012 Jamboree on the Air/Internet dates released

April 3, 2012 7

Scouters, do you copy? I have an important message: This year’s Jamboree on the Air will be held Oct. 20 and 21, 2012. What is Jamboree on the Air? Like the national jamboree, it’s a

What's New

Enter daily to win a Coleman InstaStart grill (and more!)

April 2, 2012 6

Charcoal can add sizzle to your car-camping trip, but using it comes with a downside: the cleanup! Plus, after a day of Scouting activities, who wants to wait for the coals to reach peak temperature

Merit Badges

Five ways to get involved in National Welding Month

April 2, 2012 2

Unless one of their relatives won last week’s Mega Millions jackpot, your Scouts will need a job some day. Sorry. Just one of life’s little realities. But here’s the good news: Part of helping Scouts

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