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Month: December 2018

Health and Safety

BSA Safety Moments offer one-page advice on dozens of Scouting topics

December 28, 2018 1

The BSA’s Safety Moments, covering a range of topics from acute mountain sickness to zip lines, make Scouting an even safer place.

Order of the Arrow

Philbreak 2019: Spend your spring break helping Philmont recover from wildfires

December 27, 2018 5

Hundreds of Scouts and adult volunteers will gather at Philmont Scout Ranch for Philbreak 2019, a chance to help Philmont recover from the Ute Park Fire.

Scouting magazine news

Scouting Show and Tell: Share photos of your favorite Dutch oven recipes

December 26, 2018 4

For this Show and Tell, please share photos of your favorite Dutch oven recipes.

Eagle Scout

This Eagle Scout will inspire you to overcome any obstacle

December 24, 2018 8

“To me, Scouting is all about that — just helping people be successful,” said newly minted Eagle Scout Benjamin Waggoner.

Fun

Greatest hits: The 10 most-read blog posts of 2018

December 21, 2018 3

Here are the 10 most-read Bryan on Scouting blog posts of 2018. These are the stories you and your fellow volunteers clicked on most in the past year.

Eagle Scout

Paramount Ranch, a popular site for TV shows and Eagle projects, aims for a sequel

December 20, 2018 1

For the past decade, Paramount Ranch has been the perfect place for Boy Scouts who love movies and TV shows to perform their Eagle Scout service projects.

Scouting Tips

What you need to Be Prepared for the launch of Scouts BSA on Feb. 1

December 19, 2018 46

Volunteers, parents and young people have been counting down the days until Scouts BSA launches on Feb. 1. Here’s everything the BSA has shared so far.

Eagle Scout

Scout shoutout: Did you spot this Eagle Scout on TV last week?

December 19, 2018 4

To see how he fared on the show, check out the full episode here!

Scout Life magazine

Why this funny cartoon for kids is the most educational thing you’ll watch today

December 18, 2018 0

Here’s one tool you can use to strike a balance between fun and learning at your next crew or troop meeting.

Cub Scouting

Let’s craft some great decorations for your next banquet or court of honor

December 18, 2018 1

Want the decor at your next banquet to really stand out, but you’re on a tight budget? We’re here to help.

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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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