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Month: July 2020

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Order of the Arrow

Inside Momentum Launch, the Order of the Arrow’s largest-ever virtual event

July 31, 2020 0

On Aug. 4 to 6, make room for Momentum Launch, a fully interactive experience that will be the Order of the Arrow’s largest-ever virtual event.

App Feed - Merit Badges

Building model trains at home can put your Scout on track to earning the Railroading merit badge

July 30, 2020 2

During this pandemic, trying a new hobby might be a fun way to pass the time at home.

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Scout shares advice for completing Eagle Scout projects during COVID-19

July 29, 2020 2

William Shuster of the Baltimore Area Council, led an effort to create, collect and donate face coverings for a local senior center.

Trevor deRosier embarks on the mystery hike devised by his mom, Cindy.
App Feed - Outdoors

Try this safe, smart ‘Mystery Hike’ activity with your Scouts and their families

July 27, 2020 10

The mystery hike, inspired by the game Clue, is the brainchild of troop committee member Cindy deRosier, a former classroom teacher.

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Cub Scouting

Rockets, pets and race cars: Family Fun Fest on Aug. 8 is this summer’s can’t-miss event

July 24, 2020 2

From awe-inspiring tales of adventures in space to aww!-inspiring photos of family pets, the BSA’s Family Fun Fest will have something for everyone.

Brian Rosenthal as a Scout and today
App Feed - Famous Scouts

Dogged determination helped him earn Eagle Scout Award, 2020 Pulitzer Prize

July 22, 2020 2

Eagle Scout Brian M. Rosenthal was awarded the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for investigative journalism. He says Scouting taught him to work hard for what’s right.

App Feed - For Parents

Scouter shares moments of watching son with cerebral palsy march in the Rose Parade

July 21, 2020 1

Let’s look back at one Eagle Scout’s experience marching in the big parade.

James holds the James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award
App Feed - Scouts BSA

How your Scouts can earn the James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award

July 20, 2020 3

Jimmy Stewart’s spirit of citizenship endures in a number of tangible ways, including the James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award for members of Scouts BSA.

The Chickasaw Council's 2008 Eagle Scout Class was named after Sammie and Phil Gilmer, who also have a campsite at Philmont Scout Ranch named in their honor.
App Feed - Eagle Scouts

This council names each new class of Eagle Scouts after a dedicated Scouter

July 17, 2020 2

Since 1972, the BSA’s council in Memphis, Tenn., has named each new class of Eagle Scouts after an adult in honor of their Scouting service.

Scouts Then and Now

Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 20

July 16, 2020 3

Chapter 20 of Scouts Then and Now includes more before-and-after photos that show the transformative power of Scouting. Scouting really does change lives.

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