March 2017 - On Scouting

BSA’s Tour and Activity Plan eliminated

March 31, 2017 48

The BSA has eliminated its Tour and Activity Plan, replacing that paperwork-heavy, time-consuming task with a flexible approach to planning safe outings.

Kicking & Screaming Episode 4 recap: ‘Jungle Love’

March 31, 2017 6

How did Eagle Scout Terry Fossum and his partner Natalie Casanova, a 29-year-old professional gamer with pink hair, fare in Kicking & Screaming Episode 4?

Boy Scout leaders can now get trained anywhere at any time

March 30, 2017 77

With the launch of Scouting U’s eLearning content for Boy Scout leaders, Scouters now can get trained on their own schedule — anywhere, any time.

The three-pot method: This is how to wash dishes at a campsite

March 30, 2017 36

Wash, rinse, sanitize. The three-pot dishwashing method is how to wash dishes at camp. Get your dishes done quickly so you can get back to having fun.

Mercedes Matlock named 2017-2018 National Sea Scout Boatswain

March 29, 2017 7

The National Sea Scout Support Committee has selected Mercedes Matlock of Frederick, Md., as the 2017-2018 National Sea Scout Boatswain.

Wood Badge participant reflects on her ‘life-changing experience’

March 27, 2017 35

After her first day of Wood Badge, this Scouter was tired and more than a little overwhelmed. By the second day, the magic of Wood Badge started to appear.

Eagle Scout praised for bravery, service after London terror attack

March 24, 2017 2

Tobias Ellwood, the politician gaining praise for his heroism after a fatal stabbing outside the U.K. Parliament in London, is an Eagle Scout.

Wisconsin police Explorer saves fellow student from choking

March 24, 2017 2

A high school freshman from La Crosse, Wis., used skilled he learned as a Law Enforcement Explorer to save a fellow student from choking.

Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 10

March 24, 2017 0

Chapter 10 of Scouts Then and Now includes more before-and-after photos that show the transformative power of Scouting. Scouting really does change lives.

Canyon Barry, Florida’s underhand free-throw shooter, is an Eagle Scout

March 24, 2017 3

Canyon Barry, the Florida Gators basketball player and son of NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry, is an Eagle Scout. He’s also great at underhand free throws.