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Month: April 2020

App Feed - Gear

Follow safety rules before gearing up for ATV fun

April 30, 2020 1

Navigating trails is fun — navigating them on an all-terrain vehicle is even more fun, especially when you do it right.

Camping

Log in for day of fun at the BSA’s National Camp-In

April 29, 2020 6

You’re missing going on campouts since the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the shutdowns of many places. What can you do instead? How about “camping in”?

App Feed - Merit Badges

Their Moviemaking merit badge counselor directed three ‘Hunger Games’ films

April 29, 2020 2

Francis Lawrence, a Scouting dad and the director of three ‘Hunger Games’ movies, has a new title to add to his résumé: Moviemaking merit badge counselor.

Fun

Invite one of Philmont’s animals to your next video teleconference

April 28, 2020 2

Why not invite a burro to your next work meeting? Or a chicken? How about a horse? Maybe a bison?

Scouting in the News

Life Scout helps collect neckerchiefs to be used as face coverings

April 27, 2020 3

Jacob, a Life Scout from New York, led an effort to collect neckerchiefs for people to use as face coverings during COVID-19. 

Service

With front-yard and drive-thru donations, Scouts keep Scouting for Food going

April 24, 2020 5

After the coronavirus forced a pack and troop in Wisconsin to cancel its Scouting for Food drive, the Scouts brought back the service project in a big way.

Merit Badges

Updated merit badge pamphlets now available through Amazon Kindle

April 23, 2020 37

Digital merit badge pamphlets are available through Amazon Kindle that you can download on your phone or tablet.

Eagle Scout

“Why I hire Eagle Scouts”: An HR executive weighs in

April 23, 2020 9

Dan Churay knows what to look for in a potential employee. At the top of that list: being an Eagle Scout. He recently explained his thoughts in a letter to Scouting magazine.

Advancement

How to teach (or learn) lashings from home, in front of a computer

April 22, 2020 4

One Scouting volunteer in New Jersey invented a solution for teaching lashings using a device that fits on a kitchen table. 

Fun

Family uses a little Scouting resourcefulness to recreate music video while in quarantine

April 21, 2020 2

This Washington family got creative while staying at home because of the coronavirus.

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