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Month: July 2017

History of Scouting

FDR’s radio address before canceled 1935 National Jamboree still resonates today

July 13, 2017 5

As excitement builds for the 2017 National Jamboree, I thought we’d look back at the very first one, the 1935 National Jamboree. The Jamboree that wasn’t.

Awards

Whitewater Rafting BSA award is just around the river bend

July 12, 2017 25

The thrill of whitewater rafting inspired the Whitewater Rafting BSA award. The BSA’s newest aquatics award and will be available later this year.

Advancement

Revised campout requirements for Second Class, First Class

July 11, 2017 127

The number of overnight campouts required for a young man to earn the Second Class and First Class ranks will be reduced beginning Aug. 1, 2017.

Awards

The way Scouts earn Eagle Palms has changed in a big way

July 10, 2017 652

The BSA has announced significant changes to the way Scouts earn Eagle Palms — those awards presented to young men who earn more merit badges than required.

Cub Scouting

Best of the best race at 2017 Pinewood Derby World Championship in New York

July 7, 2017 20

At the 2017 Pinewood Derby World Championship, the Greater New York Councils welcomed 276 Cub Scouts from 60 different BSA local councils. 

Eagle Scout

Fascinating new details about BSA’s first Eagle Scout, Arthur Eldred

July 6, 2017 47

We know all about Arthur Eldred’s Scouting success, but we don’t know much about his board of review — the final step to becoming the first Eagle Scout.

Camping

One inspiring photo from summer camp shows what it means to be a Scout

July 5, 2017 5

Scouts are brave, helpful and kind. All three qualities are stirringly summarized in a single photo that comes to us from summer camp.

Sea Scouting

7 reasons why Ship 100 of Virginia was named the best Sea Scout ship of 2017

July 3, 2017 6

The 2017 National Flagship Award goes to Ship 100, nicknamed the “Dominion,” which is part of the National Capital Area Council.

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