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Scouting in the News

Boy Scouts of America clarifies its membership policy

June 7, 2012 195

This morning, the Boy Scouts of America responded to media reports about its membership policy. Follow the jump for the full text of the news release:

Room for one more? Your ideas for the 13th point of the Scout Law

June 6, 2012 105

The Scout Law isn’t changing. But here are your ideas for a 13th point to go along with “Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.”

The trail to Cycling merit badge just got a bit rougher

June 5, 2012 28

But that’s a good thing. At least, it is for Scouts who love to mountain bike. The BSA has approved a mountain biking option for Cycling, a merit badge mainstay since 1911. So for the

With BSA’s new Cyber Chip, online safety’s the point

June 4, 2012 42

Kids spend more than 7.5 hours a day using some kind of electronic device, according to a 2010 Kaiser Family Foundation study. In other words, if they’re awake and not at school, they’re probably online.

Enter daily to win one of three gotta-have backpacks

June 1, 2012 0

Who’s going backpacking this summer? (Yep, I’ve got my hand raised, too!) After you’ve collected the essentials—like a great stove, sturdy boots, a lightweight tent—did you remember the most important item for a long-distance trek?

Pip wows ’em at the National Annual Meeting

June 1, 2012 6

Once again, everyone is singing Pip’s praises. This morning, Phillip Arnold, whom you probably know from my posts about The Voice, performed an impressive rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” After that final note, the crowd at the Americanism

Photo Fridays: Funny Moments (16 photos)

June 1, 2012 6

Happy Friday, everyone! Bryan is in Orlando this week at the National Annual Meeting. (Follow Scouting magazine on Twitter for his live updates!) But just because he’s away doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun—especially

100 Years of Eagle Scout painting unveiled (order your own!)

June 1, 2012 13

Joseph Csatari’s latest work of art was unveiled at this morning’s Americanism Breakfast at the Boy Scouts of America’s 2012 National Annual Meeting. The piece celebrates this year’s 100th Anniversary of the Eagle Scout award,