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Month: April 2015

Health and Safety

Body-sliding poses risk of paralysis in teens, adults

April 9, 2015 25

It might sound fun, but “body-sliding” — diving onto and sliding across a wet sheet of plastic on the ground — is dangerous for teens and adults.

Advancement

BSA acquires Scoutbook, the awesome web app

April 8, 2015 139

BSA has acquired Scoutbook, the web app that makes tracking advancement easier — so you can get back to enjoying those life-changing Scouting experiences.

Eagle Scout

NESA is sending an Eagle Scout to the Galápagos for research — will it be you?

April 8, 2015 3

The National Eagle Scout Association is looking for its 2015 Eagle Scout Biologist for a once-in-a-lifetime research trip to the Galápagos Islands.

Scouts BSA

No, Venturing isn’t stealing members from your Boy Scout troop

April 7, 2015 47

In the April 2015 ScoutCast, learn how Venturing can help (not hurt) the success of your Boy Scout troop.

Ask the Expert

‘No one-on-one contact’ applies to digital contact, too

April 6, 2015 161

The Boy Scouts of America’s “no one-on-one contact” rule applies to electronic communications like texting, email, Facebook and Twitter. Here’s how.

Ask the Expert

Here’s how Cub Scouts will earn Nova Awards under the new program

April 3, 2015 48

How will Cub Scouts earn Nova Awards once the Academics and Sports belt loops go away? Here’s the answer from Richard Stone of the STEM/Nova Committee.

Awards

Is your Scout a Complete Angler? Are you a Certified Angling Instructor?

April 3, 2015 13

BSA Complete Angler Recognition honors Boy Scouts who earn all three fishing-related merit badges: Fishing, Fly-Fishing and Fish and Wildlife Management.

Things You Should Know

Things Guys Should Know, Vol. 2: How to start a fire without matches

April 2, 2015 26

It’s not just a handy skill for competing on “Survivor.” Knowing how to start a fire without matches is an essential thing guys should know.

Venturing

Meet Edward Abraham, your 2015-2016 National Venturing President

April 2, 2015 12

Edward Abraham, the current Western Region Venturing President is poised to become the top youth leader of Venturing as National Venturing President.

April Fools’ Day posts

Merit badge emblems to get supersized

April 1, 2015 178

April Fools! OK, so merit badge emblems aren’t increasing in size. Relive the fun in this April Fools’ Day post.

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