August 2017 - Page 2 of 3 - Bryan on Scouting

Philmont staffer acted quickly when Scout arrived at cabin with serious cut on arm

August 21, 2017 5

Josiah Bakker isn’t a doctor, but the Eagle Scout knew exactly what to do when a Philmont hiker showed up at his cabin with a serious cut to his arm.

How many young men with the last name Eagle have become Eagle Scouts?

August 18, 2017 8

The news that a young man with the last name Eagle became an Eagle Scout got us thinking. How many Eagle Scouts in history have had that last name?

Out of Eden walk essay contest deadline for Jamboree, Philmont participants is Sept. 1

August 17, 2017 1

Any Scouts or Venturers who want to join Paul Salopek in Asia for a few days have until Sept. 1 to enter the 2017 Out of Eden Walk essay contest.

10 ways to maximize your solar eclipse viewing experience with your Scouts

August 15, 2017 1

With the Aug. 21, 2017, eclipse now less than a week away, here are some last-minute suggestions for maximizing your viewing experience.

Lion pilot program for kindergarteners off to a roaring start, with exciting changes coming for 2017-2018

August 14, 2017 61

Based on feedback from parents, as well as surveys and focus groups, the BSA has some changes to announce to the Lion pilot program for this fall.

Winning formula: Eagle Scout wins world championship in Microsoft Excel

August 11, 2017 12

An Eagle Scout from Virginia won the Excel trophy at the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship in Anaheim, Calif.

Does the National Jamboree count toward a National Outdoor Award?

August 11, 2017 16

Does attendance and participation at the 2017 National Jamboree meet requirement 3G of the National Outdoor Award for Adventure?

The history of Scouting and s’mores

August 10, 2017 17

Did you know that the tradition of Scouts browning marshmallows over a fire began well before s’mores blazed onto the scene in 1927?

Who invented ga-ga ball? Someone might have solved the mystery for good

August 9, 2017 58

Where did ga-ga ball come from? For a while, it was rumored that the game started in the Israeli Defense Forces, but that turned out to be a tall tale.

The Cub Scout Six Essentials: A half-dozen items to pack on every campout or hike

August 8, 2017 15

The Cub Scout Six Essentials, learned as part of the Wolf Rank, includes a half-dozen items every Cub Scout should carry when going on hikes or campouts.