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Month: July 2018

Cub Scouting

Cub Scout pack sings ‘around the world’

July 31, 2018 0

A Tiger Scout in an Arizona pack became a ‘messenger of peace’ when he and his dad organized a Skype call from a home in India for girls in need.

Eagle Before & After

Extreme Makeovers, Round 19: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

July 30, 2018 3

This week’s batch of 12 Eagle Scout service projects includes an outdoor bird classroom, a butterfly garden and a gazebo honoring military veterans.

Sea Scouting

‘You have to live near the coast’ and four other Sea Scouting myths, dispelled

July 27, 2018 10

The belief that Sea Scouts must live near the coast is just one of the myths being perpetuated about Sea Scouting, the BSA’s program for young men and women ages 14 to 20.

Sponsored

Why it’s time for your pack, troop or crew to ditch disposable water bottles for good

July 26, 2018 Comments Off on Why it’s time for your pack, troop or crew to ditch disposable water bottles for good

Are you and your Scouts committed to leaving this Earth a little better than you found it? Start by making a pledge to stop using disposable water bottles for good.

Camping

Scout leaders, let’s shine some light on flashlight etiquette

July 26, 2018 16

It’s time to clarify that while flashlights are an important Scouting tool, you don’t need supermarket-level lighting to camp in the dark.

Inspirational Stories

Scouts rescue riders trapped under motorcycle in South Dakota

July 25, 2018 3

After checking the scene for safety — always the first step in first aid — the Scouts remained calm and worked together to lift the Harley-Davidson motorcycle off the riders, who were unconscious at the time. 

Merit Badges

Encourage your Scouts to answer the call to bugle

July 24, 2018 25

Don’t forget the powerful impact bugling can play in your unit and community.

Cub Scouting

Eggscellent! This Cub Scout donated all of his savings to Friends of Scouting

July 23, 2018 4

When 9-year-old Sloan Summerall started a small business selling eggs, his goal was pretty simple. He wanted to save for a Nintendo Switch. But along the way, Sloan had a change of heart.

Venturing

When this Venturer graduated from college, she repped Venturing on her cap

July 20, 2018 6

She added a Venturing logo — already the perfect shape for a mortarboard — and showed everyone at the commencement that she’s part of the BSA’s adventure-focused program for older youth.

Merit Badges

Use Google’s Morse code keyboard, flash cards to teach Scouts their dits and dahs

July 19, 2018 7

Google’s Morse code offerings are big news for Scouts and Scout leaders — especially those who want to teach or earn the Signs, Signals and Codes merit badge. 

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