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Month: August 2016

History of Scouting

1896 Olympic discus champion brought Scouting to Baltimore in 1910

August 9, 2016 1

Robert Garrett, who in 1896 became the first modern Olympic champion in discus and shot put, brought the new Boy Scouts of America to Baltimore in 1910.

Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout Olympian Ryan Held wins gold in 4×100 freestyle relay

August 8, 2016 6

Ryan Held, one of seven Eagle Scouts on the 2016 U.S. Olympic roster, won a gold medal Sunday night as a member of Team USA’s 4×100 freestyle relay team.

Eagle Scout

Time to learn the name of Ryan Held, Eagle Scout and Olympic swimmer

August 6, 2016 4

At the U.S Olympic Swimming Trials, nobody was talking about Ryan Held. Pretty soon, everyone will know this Eagle Scout’s name.

What's New

On our radar: Great gear sighted at the 2016 Summer Outdoor Retailer

August 5, 2016 4

Scouters, add these items to your gear wish lists and stay tuned for even more gear coverage in Boys Life and Scouting magazines.

Eagle Scout

Casey Patterson: Beach volleyball Olympian, hairstyle icon, Eagle Scout

August 5, 2016 4

Casey Patterson, Eagle Scout Olympian, says Scouting taught him to work hard, help others, and live a life that balanced sports and Scouts.

Summit Bechtel Reserve

2018 VenturingFest will celebrate the program’s 20th anniversary

August 4, 2016 5

The 2018 VenturingFest, celebrating the program’s 20th anniversary, will take place July 1 to July 6, 2018, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.

Eagle Scout

Window for 2017 Eagle Scout scholarships open till Oct. 31, 2016

August 4, 2016 12

The window for 2017 Eagle Scout scholarships — offering money for college to worthy Eagle Scouts — opened Aug. 1, 2016, and will close Oct. 31, 2016.

Fun

Your pick for the coolest car at Outdoor Retailer’s Pinewood Derby

August 3, 2016 2

Cast your vote for the “People’s Choice” car at the Outdoor Retailer Pinewood Derby, hosted by Scouting Works.

Eagle Scout

How the seven Eagle Scouts fared at the 2016 Olympics

August 3, 2016 33

Seven members of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team that competed in the Rio Olympics are Eagle Scouts. Here’s how they fared in the Summer Games.

International Scouting

Now hear this: 2016 Jamboree-on-the-Air, Jamboree-on-the-Internet dates set

August 2, 2016 7

Embrace Scouting’s global reach by involving your Scout units in the 2016 Jamboree-on-the-Air and Jamboree-on-the-Internet — Oct. 14 to 16, 2016.

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