July 2020 - Page 2 of 3 - Bryan on Scouting

Unsung Hero: She rescued a fellow hiker during a family vacation

July 15, 2020 3

Leah Jo and her family were on a guided hike in the Caribbean country of St. Kitts and Nevis when another hiker slipped and fell.

BSA postpones 2021 National Jamboree because of COVID-19 pandemic

July 14, 2020 22

The unpredictability of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the impact it has had on BSA councils so far prompted the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 National Jamboree.

Ask the Expert: Can you earn the 50-Miler Award on horseback?

July 14, 2020 4

What does the horseshoe mean on this award?

These 8 museums offer virtual visits (and fulfill a merit badge requirement!)

July 13, 2020 7

Museums with virtual tours, coupled with new temporary guidelines that make virtual museum visits OK, are perfect for Scouts.

Kyle Lambert stands in his front yard during his Eagle Scout court of honor, which was held during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eagle Scout accepted to six Ivy League schools (but he’s just getting started)

July 10, 2020 4

Kyle Lambert’s story offers the latest evidence of Scouting’s power to help young people overcome obstacles, pursue their dreams and make a lasting impact.

Cubmaster shares lyrics for funny pack song he penned

July 9, 2020 1

Do you want to learn how to sing, “Gee, I Wish I Was Back in the Cub Scouts”? Share your fun Scouting songs in the comments.

Top 5 merit badges that every ‘Hamilton’ fan should earn

July 8, 2020 10

With Hamilton now accessible to anyone with Disney+, we thought we’d look at the five merit badges every true Hamilton fan should earn.

How the Cooking merit badge can save your family time and heartache

July 7, 2020 3

When Avery Moore isn’t volunteering as Scoutmaster of Troop 11 in Rocky Mount, N.C., you can find him helping out at a local pediatric burn survivor aftercare program. It was during a virtual meeting for

2020 Western Region Eagle Project of the Year: Making the outdoors more accessible

July 6, 2020 1

For making a city park more accessible for wheelchair users, the Eagle Scout from Wyoming received the 2020 Adams Award for the Western Region.

Scouts: Share your most EPIC Scouting adventure with the world!

July 3, 2020 0

From adventures big to small, we want to hear about your most epic Scouting experience so we can share it via social media and in a coming Facebook Live.