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Month: October 2015

Scouting 101

What is Scouting for Food?

October 30, 2015 14

Scouting for Food is the annual food-collection drive run by your local council. It’s another reminder to local communities that Scouts do good turns here.

Cub Scouting

The high-flying sport of ultimate soars into Scouting with new alliance

October 30, 2015 12

The Boy Scouts of American announced a new alliance with USA Ultimate, the national governing body for the sport of ultimate in the United States.

High-Adventure Week

World-class fun awaits at the Summit’s Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base

October 29, 2015 5

The Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base is the newest jewel in the BSA’s crown, offering the biggest concentration of high-adventure activities anywhere.

High-Adventure Week

Philmont Photo Archive now goes back to 1981

October 28, 2015 3

The Philmont Photo Archive, a window into Philmont’s past through official group photos, has reached a new milestone in its steady journey back in time.

High-Adventure Week

Grant means Amtrak will keep its stop near Philmont

October 28, 2015 22

Amtrak’s Southwest Chief will continue service to Raton, N.M., meaning Scouts can enjoy a rugged train adventure before their rugged Philmont adventure.

High-Adventure Week

Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico’s hiking paradise, keeps getting better

October 28, 2015 4

Philmont is hiking paradise. More than 1 million Scouts have experienced its rugged trails, breathtaking views and incredible backcountry camps since 1939.

Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout author back with the second book in his Minecraft trilogy

October 27, 2015 1

The story of an Eagle Scout making waves in the publishing world has reached its second chapter. Book 2 in Sean Fay Wolfe’s Minecraft trilogy is out now.

High-Adventure Week

Set sail at Florida Sea Base (no sailing experience required)

October 27, 2015 4

Sea Base, the BSA’s sailing oasis in the Florida Keys, the Bahamas and the U.S. Virgin Islands, offers something for anyone who loves the water.

High-Adventure Week

Northern Tier is your gateway to pristine lakes, rivers and forests

October 26, 2015 6

Scouts and Venturers who enter Northern Tier’s wilderness each summer get to explore a vast series of lakes and rivers during their 6- to 14-day journey.

Awards

SCOUTStrong Be MedWise award encourages responsible use of medicine

October 23, 2015 10

The Boy Scouts of America this week launched the SCOUTStrong Be MedWise award, which encourages young people to learn about the responsible use of medicine.

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