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Month: March 2020

Eagle Scout

Captains of USNS Mercy, the hospital ship docked in Los Angeles, are Eagle Scouts

March 31, 2020 7

Capt. John Rotruck and Capt. Jonathan Olmsted, who command the USNS Mercy hospital ship, are both Eagle Scouts.

App Feed - Gear

How the Scouting community can donate gear to fight COVID-19

March 30, 2020 3

Medical officials are calling on Americans to collect face masks, eye protection and other potentially lifesaving equipment. And Scouts can help.

Scouts BSA troop in uniform.
Recruiting

Six recruiting secrets from a troop that doubled in size

March 27, 2020 6

He’s seen the troop grow from 24 members about four months after the launch of Scouts BSA in February 2019 to more than 50 girls today.

Cub Scouting

By Odin’s beard! Thor-themed Pinewood Derby car appears in Thor comic

March 26, 2020 1

When this Cub Scout’s Thor-themed Pinewood Derby car won the pack championship, his father wrote a letter to Marvel Comics to brag about his son.

Advancement

Advancement during COVID-19: Eagle extensions and more

March 25, 2020 22

During this unprecedented interruption to Scouting nationwide, the BSA has released new guidance on advancement during COVID-19.

Camping

Remember to drink up — before and during a trek

March 24, 2020 2

Don’t hoard water when you’re on a hike. Drink up! Here are some tips for how much to drink and filtering untreated water.

Testing the Scouts BSA Handbook on my Kindle e-reader.
Scouts BSA

Scouts BSA Handbook for Boys, Scouts BSA Handbook for Girls now available on Kindle

March 23, 2020 43

The Scouts BSA Handbook for Boys and Scouts BSA Handbook for Girls are now on Kindle, making it easier than ever for your Scouts to find what they need.

Merit Badges

Merit badges for social distancing: 58 badges Scouts can complete at home

March 20, 2020 104

These merit badges meet two main criteria: They don’t involve visits to public places and their requirements can be completed indoors or in a back yard.

Cub Scouting

Fun projects for kids that you can do from home

March 19, 2020 0

As public places, including many parks and campgrounds, are closing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, you might be left scratching your head on what you and your kids can do.

Scouting in the News

Good Turns during the coronavirus: Acts of Scouting service you can do from home

March 18, 2020 10

Acts of Scouting service don’t have to stop because you’re at home practicing social distancing.

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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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