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Month: December 2019

Fun

Decade in review: Top 10 Bryan on Scouting posts of the 2010s

December 13, 2019 2

As this decade comes to a close, it’s time to count them down from 10 to 1: the top Bryan on Scouting posts of the 2010s.

Scouts Then and Now

Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 18

December 12, 2019 0

Chapter 18 of Scouts Then and Now includes more before-and-after photos that show the transformative power of Scouting. Scouting really does change lives.

Mother and son looking at laptop
Cub Scouting

Check out some of the best pack, troop and crew websites of 2019

December 11, 2019 25

After browsing hundreds of unit websites, we came up with a list of 10 that do it really well with clean designs and intelligent organization.

App Feed - Health and Safety

There’s an updated Annual Health and Medical Record to use for 2020

December 10, 2019 22

Every few years, the BSA updates its Annual Health and Medical Record. This was one of those years, meaning there’s a new form to use.

Commentary

Here’s one way to help equip Scouts with uniforms this holiday season

December 10, 2019 1

Here’s the story behind the Scout Shops’ Giving Trees, and how you can participate.

Cub Scouting

When is Scout Sunday 2020? What about Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah?

December 9, 2019 10

Scout Sunday 2020, held in February, gives Scouts a highly visible way to show their appreciation for faith-based chartered organizations.

Scout collects food from car
Service

Drive-thru donations: How Scouts made it super convenient for people to donate food

December 6, 2019 1

Think of it as a drive-thru in reverse. At the Food Drive-Thru, Los Angeles area drivers left behind canned items — and Scouts made it all possible.

Inspirational Stories

Two Scouts cycle from Arizona to Montana

December 5, 2019 0

Two Indiana Scouts cycled 1,500 miles, and their journey all started by earning a merit badge.

Nicolas stands against a truck.
Eagle Scout

Already an Eagle Scout, he chose to do another big project, this time for the pups

December 4, 2019 1

The Eagle Scout from Florida was already an Eagle Scout when he completed a second Eagle-caliber project. This one was for the dogs.

Show and Tell

Scouting Show and Tell: Holiday Decor

December 3, 2019 0

‘Tis the season to deck the halls with tinsel and ornaments. For some Scouting families, that means Scout-themed holiday decor. Plus, check out a “Campfire For Your Home” video!

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