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Month: April 2021

Eagle Before & After

Extreme Makeovers, Round 35: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

April 16, 2021 0

The latest batch of 15 projects includes new bleachers in West Virginia, a meditation trail in Maryland and a dressing room upgrade at a theater in Ohio.

Eagle Scout

Scouters prepare for another paddling trip to fight against cancer

April 15, 2021 0

Every year since 2000, a group of kayakers paddle from Miami to Key West, Fla., to raise money in the fight against cancer. Two of those kayakers are Scout executives and Eagle Scouts.

Eagle Scout

How this proud mom created custom Eagle Scout court of honor programs

April 14, 2021 2

Using creativity, Microsoft Word and supplies from Amazon, this Scouting volunteer created custom Eagle Scout court of honor programs.

Scouts Then and Now

Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 23

April 13, 2021 0

Chapter 23 of Scouts Then and Now includes more before-and-after photos that show the transformative power of Scouting. Scouting really does change lives.

Scouting in the News

New River Gorge, just minutes from the Summit, becomes our 63rd national park

April 12, 2021 1

The New River Gorge in West Virginia, located in the Summit Bechtel Reserve’s backyard, has become our country’s 63rd national park.

Eagle Scout

Five things young people can do after becoming Eagle Scouts

April 9, 2021 12

Eagle Scouts have a number of ways to continue their Scouting journey after receiving the highest rank in Scouts BSA.

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Use your head and protect it while driving ATVs

April 7, 2021 1

Before hitting the trail, you want to Be Prepared. And if you’re driving an all-terrain vehicle, part of being prepared is wearing a helmet.

Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout with Down syndrome enjoys every minute of journey toward program’s highest rank

April 7, 2021 5

Tim is 28 and has Down syndrome. Like all Scouts with disabilities, he was given extra time to complete Scouting’s requirements.

App Feed

Cub Scouts can build some fun with new Modular Design Preview Adventure

April 6, 2021 3

Do your Cub Scouts love to create and build? Then, they’ll love the new Cub Scout Preview Adventure.

Camping

Prepare for a successful summer of camping at this free OA event open to all

April 5, 2021 0

At Momentum: Discover, a virtual event set for April 23 and 24, Scouts and Scouters from across the country will unite for two days of fun.

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