May 2020 - On Scouting

Life Scout performs lifesaving CPR on brother with illness linked to COVID-19

May 29, 2020 1

The 15-year-old followed the procedure he’d learned — and practiced — while earning the First Aid merit badge as a Scout in Troop 177 of New York.

Scoutbook introduces a faster way to track your Scout’s progress

May 28, 2020 22

Recording service hours and camping nights just got easier. The Scoutbook team has introduced Activity Logs.

Insignia for the highest Scouting ranks: Arrow of Light, Eagle Scout, Summit Award and Quartermaster Award

What’s the highest award in every Boy Scouts of America program?

May 27, 2020 10

There are dozens of awards in Scouting, but each BSA program (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts) has one that towers above the rest.

Home cooking: Scouts practice preparing camp recipe together over Zoom

May 26, 2020 3

While video chatting from their home kitchens, the Scouts each prepared their own version of “Camp Stroganoff” and then served their families.

Join the virtual Art-O-Ree to work on the Art Merit Badge

May 24, 2020 8

Join live-drawing demonstrations and Q&As with the incredible illustrators. We’re covering different art media and how to render awesome art using a variety of tools.

Scouts break out the needle and thread to make face coverings during pandemic

May 22, 2020 1

Scouts from all over the country have been busy making face covers for their communities.

Left, from left: Caitlin Kagawa, Rick Kagawa, Debbie Kagawa and Sarah Breskman Battis at the 2005 National Jamboree. Right: Cosplay of Poe Dameron from Star Wars, made and worn by Caitlin Kagawa. (Poe Dameron photo by Salina Conlan)

Professional costume designer starting a cosplay Venturing crew

May 21, 2020 6

A former Venturer is starting a cosplay Venturing crew, blending her self-proclaimed “nerdery” with her professional experience in costume design.

BeAScout.org: The smart and simple way to recruit Scouts during COVID-19

May 20, 2020 1

BeAScout is how families looking to join Scouting can easily find your unit and apply — even (and especially) during COVID-19.

‘Social distancing court of honor’ held in new Eagle Scout’s front yard

May 18, 2020 12

Phillip LaVell Twilley, a member of Troop 457 of Memphis, Tenn., received his Eagle Scout Award at a special court of honor held in his front yard.

Left: Scoutmaster Elaine Mitchell (left) and her troop in January 2020. Right: A handmade card from Mitchell to her Scouts.

Scoutmaster finds refreshingly analog way to reach out to her Scouts

May 15, 2020 3

A Scoutmaster in Florida sent personal letters to each member of her troop, telling them that she’s thinking of them during this difficult time for us all.