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Month: July 2017

National Jamboree

Long-standing tradition to continue with president to appear at National Jamboree

July 21, 2017 154

Since 1937 — the first National Jamboree ever held — presidents have stopped by to speak to Jamboree participants. The tradition is set to continue in 2017.

National Jamboree

disAbilities Awareness Challenge at 2017 National Jamboree gives Scouts, Venturers a new perspective

July 20, 2017 11

The disAbilities Awareness Challenge area at the 2017 National Jamboree lets Scouts experience the challenges faced by individuals with special needs.

National Jamboree

Monty Python and more: Jamboree patches feature big-name brands

July 19, 2017 32

Consider it the holy grail of Jamboree patches: a set featuring a recognizable brand name. Patches with brands often have increased trade value.

National Jamboree

Patrol method on display as troops arrive at 2017 National Jamboree

July 19, 2017 1

No shouting or stressing. At the 2017 National Jamboree, troops that use the patrol method are setting up their camps like a well-oiled machine.

National Jamboree

West Virginian meets ‘nice, polite kids’ who ‘do the BSA and Utah proud!’

July 19, 2017 11

Some 350 hungry Scouts showed up at Golden Corral. So much for a relaxing meal, Becky Bush must have thought. Then something unexpected happened.

Scouting Tips

10 ways to Leave No Trace when climbing

July 19, 2017 Comments Off on 10 ways to Leave No Trace when climbing

How do you Leave No Trace when climbing outdoors? The answer, in the form of 10 tips, comes from our friends at Jeep and the Access Fund.

National Jamboree

The 2017 National Jamboree is finally here, and the staff and site are ready

July 18, 2017 1

When that first Scout or Venturer arrives, the 2017 National Jamboree will have officially begun, forming West Virginia’s third-largest city.

National Jamboree

All the ways to follow the 2017 National Jamboree from your phone or laptop

July 17, 2017 22

The 2017 National Jamboree will be the most-shared Jamboree in history. Here’s the full list of sites, hashtags and accounts you need to follow.

Eagle Scout

In ‘Chasing Coral’ on Netflix, Eagle Scout filmmaker documents coral reef decline

July 14, 2017 0

For his 2017 documentary “Chasing Coral,” Eagle Scout Jeff Orlowski and his crew visited coral reefs around the world to document their demise.

History of Scouting

How to make sure your Order of the Arrow lodge’s history isn’t just a thing of the past

July 14, 2017 1

To help Arrowmen gather, preserve and showcase their history, the Order of the Arrow has released its Lodge History Resource Guide.

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