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Month: September 2020

Group photo of Webelos Scouts and Eagle Scouts
Eagle Scout

All 5 members of Webelos den earn Eagle, but each takes away something unique

September 15, 2020 2

After seven years together in Scouting, all five members of a Webelos den from Michigan became Eagle Scouts. Each got there his own way.

Victoria sits on the bench she built for her Eagle project
Eagle Scout

‘CBS Evening News’ profiles Scout’s quest to join Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts

September 14, 2020 29

We caught up with the Arizona Life Scout to learn how she got on CBS’ radar and what she has enjoyed most about her Scouting journey.

After reading together, John and his “pal” do some coloring.
Inspirational Stories

Scout starts Summer Reading Pal Program to keep younger students connected

September 11, 2020 0

This summer, a Star Scout pioneered a way for older students to younger students through Zoom. He called it the Summer Reading Pal Program.

Camping

Let’s mix it up — try these four delicious trail mix recipes

September 10, 2020 1

If there is one snack that is just made for the outdoors, it is trail mix.

App Feed - Famous Scouts

‘Holey Moley’: Scouting volunteer shares stories from his appearance on ABC show

September 9, 2020 2

Gerritt Beatty, a committee chairman in the Ventura County Council, appeared on ABC’s “Holey Moley” and shares his experience with Bryan on Scouting.

5 Quick Questions

5 Quick Questions with: Joshua Hunt, Eagle Scout and Scouting artist

September 8, 2020 1

This Eagle Scout artist-in-residence shares his method to creating awesome Scouting works of art.

Harley Nygren as a Sea Scout in 1941 and at the NOAA Corps' Centennial Celebration in 2017.
App Feed - Famous Scouts

Remembering Harley Nygren, Eagle Scout, Sea Scout and scientific pioneer with NOAA

September 7, 2020 2

Harley Nygren’s legacy demonstrates the value of Scouting to get young people outside, foster an interest in STEM and deliver hands-on leadership lessons.

Andrew Stokes, wearing Scout uniform
App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Eagle, Quartermaster, Summit and more: He earned the top award in every program

September 4, 2020 14

Andrew has earned the top award in every BSA program — the Arrow of Light, Eagle Scout Award, Quartermaster Award and more.

App Feed - Outdoors

Interested in aquatics? Log online for the National Aquatics Conference

September 3, 2020 0

Now, instead of a four-day workshop, this conference will be a virtual series of seven Zoom sessions set over four weeks in September and October, available for free to any interested Scouter.

App Feed - Scouts BSA

Read an excerpt from the new book about the magical 2019 World Scout Jamboree

September 2, 2020 4

A new book, “Unlock a New World: Celebrating the 24th World Scout Jamboree,” lets anyone relive the magic of the global event.

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