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Month: May 2015

STEM

Video: Inside the Vortex, the STEM Scouts mobile lab

May 20, 2015 26

I got to check out the Vortex, the STEM Scouts mobile lab. It’s a whole lot of awesomeness on four wheels.

Sea Scouting

Sea Scout Ship 1000 of Texas wins 2015 National Flagship award

May 20, 2015 5

Sea Scouts, BSA has named Ship 1000 — also known as the Enterprise — the recipient of its 2015 National Flagship award.

Sponsored

Thermacell lantern makes your campsite a no-fly zone for pests

May 19, 2015 38

The $60 lantern packs plenty of light and creates a 15-foot force field against mosquitoes, black flies and no-see-ums.

Merit Badges

Animation merit badge requirements released

May 19, 2015 26

The Animation merit badge requirements were released this week, officially making it the BSA’s 136th current merit badge.

Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout to compete on NBC’s ‘American Ninja Warrior’ on May 25

May 18, 2015 12

Jackson Meyer, an Eagle Scout from Seaside, Ore., will compete in the May 25 episode of “American Ninja Warrior” on NBC.

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Cub Scouting

Stuff You Should Know podcast tells listeners “How Pinewood Derbies Work”

May 18, 2015 2

Cub Scout leaders, listen up! The most recent episode of the popular Stuff You Should Know podcast is all about the pinewood derby.

Ask the Expert

Ask the Expert: Are OA life memberships a thing?

May 18, 2015 24

When inducted into the OA (Scouting’s honor society) you get a sense of brotherhood that stays with you for life. But can you be a life member of the OA?

Scouting Tips

On Armed Forces Day, 8 ways to salute those who served

May 15, 2015 10

Armed Forces Day — Saturday, May 16, 2015 — is a critical time for us to thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.

Sponsored

Nat Geo wants you and your Scouts to step up to the plate to fight food waste

May 15, 2015 21

This is about more than just finishing all that you scoop onto your plate at the dining hall. This is about stepping up to the plate to fight food waste.

Health and Safety

2015 Guide to Safe Scouting now available — here’s what’s new

May 14, 2015 21

The 2015 Guide to Safe Scouting is now available, including updates to the Safety Afloat, COPE/Climbing and transportation sections.

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