June 2020 - On Scouting

Encourage your Scouts to find adventure with National Geographic’s Explorer Academy book series

June 30, 2020 Comments Off

National Geographic’s Explorer Academy book series incorporates scientific and cultural elements, exploration of important ideas and values, critical skill-building and examples of upstanding characters.

Listen to your favorite songs from the now-digital Cub Scout Songbook

June 30, 2020 3

If you don’t know an octave from a treble clef, you might be a little intimidated by sheet music. Wouldn’t it be helpful if you can hear how a song goes?

2020 Northeast Region Eagle Project of the Year: ‘Tiny house’ makes huge impact

June 29, 2020 2

Tim Maron raised more than $45,000 to lead a team that built a tiny house for a homeless military veteran in Pennsylvania.

Classic move: New York Scout camp hosting drive-in movies this summer

June 26, 2020 1

This summer, William H. Pouch Scout Camp on Staten Island, N.Y., is becoming a drive-in movie theater, giving families a safe way to enjoy a night out.

Florida brother, sister earn Sea Scouting’s top rank

June 25, 2020 1

Harvey and Taylor Morrissey of Sea Scout Ship 116 in Ocala, Fla., both earned Sea Scouting’s top rank this year — a rare feat.

Answering common questions about the BSA’s commitment to act against racial injustice

June 24, 2020 58

The National Service Center has fielded many questions about the statement on helping combat racial injustice as an organization. Here are answers to a few of the most common.

This summer, the adventure continues. Families in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Venturing can participate in one (or more!) virtual summer camp experiences.

Everything you need to know about virtual summer camps for Cub Scouts and Scouts

June 24, 2020 2

This summer, councils from coast to coast are offering virtual camps, delivering many of the best parts of summer camp right to your home.

All about the Woods Services Award and this year’s recipient

June 23, 2020 0

Scouts and Scouters serve their communities, nation and world. The BSA offers special awards for certain accomplishments and extraordinary service — one such award is the Woods Services Award.

2020 Southern Region Eagle Project of the Year: Giving veterans a place to call home

June 22, 2020 6

Mason Wettengel renovated five apartments for previously homeless veterans in Gallatin, Tenn., a city about 30 miles northeast of Nashville.

“Jaws” turns 45 this weekend. Do you remember the Scout reference?

June 19, 2020 20

There are lots of famous scenes in Jaws, but there’s one scene you might have missed unless you happened to be looking for it.