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Month: October 2019

Awards

Help your Scout discover their future by checking out these scholarships, offers

October 8, 2019 0

Your Scouts can apply for expeditions and scholarships on this page; some application deadlines are at the end of this month.

Service

Remind your Scouts to combat bullying by showing kindness to their classmates

October 8, 2019 3

The BSA is asking Scouts to wear their uniform to school Oct. 16, so they can show their classmates that they have an ally against bullying.

Richard and Joseph Mercado
Fun

Which merit badges are the toughest? We asked two brothers who earned them all

October 7, 2019 1

In their pursuit of every merit badge, the brothers explored existing interests and discovered new hobbies. But which did they find the hardest?

A flag ceremony at Camp Buffalo Bill
Camping

In this Texas troop’s trip to Wyoming for summer camp, there’s a lesson for us all

October 4, 2019 6

The Scoutmaster approached the patrol leaders’ council with a suggestion. He encouraged the Scouts to select a summer camp that met two basic requirements.

Camping

It’s time to gear up to go camping with your family

October 4, 2019 1

Check out your local Scout Shop tomorrow through Oct. 12 for “Family Camping 101.” You can save 20% on camping gear when you spend $100 or more either online or in-store.

Camp Hacks

Here’s a tip to help your Scouts remember how to tie a clove hitch

October 3, 2019 5

Did you know a clove hitch is essentially two simple knots? When your Scout is tying lashings, all they need to know to create a clove hitch is how to tie a half-hitch. For the

Merit Badges

Scouting Show and Tell: Merit Badges with a Twist

October 2, 2019 2

Sure, your Scout can complete many merit badge requirements in a classroom setting. But where’s the fun in that? It’s time for Show and Tell.

Marty Heffernan hold his award.
Inspirational Stories

Assistant Scoutmaster honored for saving 20 people during 2017 Las Vegas shooting

October 1, 2019 1

In the panic of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, Marty Heffernan ran into the line of fire to get his wife and 20 strangers to safety under a set of bleachers.

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