November 2018 Archives - Bryan on Scouting

At Jacksonville Air Show, Boy Scout troop helps others, meets the Blue Angels

November 21, 2018 1

Every year, Boy Scouts from Troop 892 of the North Florida Council volunteer at the Naval Air Station Jacksonville Air Show.

Cub Scout springs into action — twice — to save family members’ lives

November 20, 2018 1

Stories of Scouts saving others aren’t uncommon. But, how often do you hear about a Scout saving two people’s lives on separate occasions…in the same year? Quick thinking by Webelos Scout Steven Sanders saved his

Why 2019 will be the perfect year to visit Space Camp

November 19, 2018 2

Space Camp, where young people get hands-on experiences others only read about, is planning a yearlong celebration in 2019.

Why this Cub Scout den does a service project once a month, every month

November 19, 2018 2

They call it Service Saturdays. On one Saturday morning each month, the members of the Bear den of Montana Pack 41 (and their parents) gather to give back.

Top California eye surgeon receives Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

November 16, 2018 1

California eye surgeon John Hovanesian received the prestigious Distinguished Eagle Scout Award at a special ceremony in Newport Beach, Calif.

What Dick Van Dyke said about Scouting, parenting in 1971 still rings true today

November 15, 2018 4

The actor talked with Scouting magazine about his time as a Boy Scout, his opinion of Scout leaders and the challenges of parenting in a fast-paced world.

How to complete requirement 4B of Scouting Heritage merit badge

November 14, 2018 10

Now that the museum has opened at its new home at Philmont, the procedure for completing requirement 4B of Scouting Heritage merit badge has changed.

Congrats to the fourth winner of our Scouting Safety Quiz

November 13, 2018 0

More than 520 people tested their aquatics safety knowledge in our last Scouting Safety Quiz. We selected one at random to win a $100 Scout Shop gift card.

5 Quick Questions with: Spencer Reeves, an Eagle Scout attending college in China

November 12, 2018 0

I caught up with Spencer Reeves to ask 5 Quick Questions about college life, language skills and how he plans to give back to Scouting after college.

9 things I learned about bullying by talking to an expert

November 9, 2018 3

I asked Dr. Susan Swearer for advice on how we can identify and prevent bullying. It’s all part of our longstanding commitment to keep young people safe.