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He parlayed his Eagle Scout service project into a paid internship

August 18, 2021 0

John Foong, a 19-year-old Eagle Scout from the National Capital Area Council, turned his Eagle project into a paid summer internship.

Celebrate freedom at the Summit Bechtel Reserve during the Adventure ON! Freedom Festival

August 17, 2021 1

For years, Scouts from around the country have enjoyed the many fun activities at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Next month, the public will be invited to the property to experience the same fun, plus a whole lot more.

Scout’s Good Turn a reminder to ‘be kind to everyone, no matter who they are’

August 16, 2021 5

On the steep half-mile walking path to the top of Clingmans Dome, this First Class Scout noticed something that concerned him.

Cassius Cash, superintendent at nation’s most-visited national park, believes in the healing power of the outdoors

August 13, 2021 2

When he was a Scout, Cassius Cash, superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, discovered the healing power of nature.

Make sure new families in your pack have this info as soon as they join

August 12, 2021 1

The data is in! New Scout families want to feel welcome and a sense of belonging in their new unit. And when they do, these Scouts will stay in Scouting programs for a long time.

Step back in time to experience a BSA Historic Trail near you and earn an award

August 11, 2021 14

The BSA Historic Trails, a collection of nearly 300 hiking paths from 38 states, help young people connect with history.

Your Scouts can help spread holiday cheer and raise money, either in person or online through Mickman Brothers

August 9, 2021 2

For more than four decades, Mickman Brothers, a family-owned business based in Minnesota, has offered a holiday fundraiser for schools, church youth groups and Scouts. It has become a popular way for Scouts to finance their

Merit Badge History: In Fingerprinting, the FBI and the BSA found the perfect match

August 9, 2021 2

In this edition of Merit Badge History, we look at the fascinating story of the Fingerprinting merit badge.

BSA professional puts career on pause to fight the pandemic in Tennessee

August 6, 2021 0

Anthony Spencer got the OK to take an indefinite leave from the position and join the Tennessee National Guard’s COVID-19 response team.

Zia Experience makes high adventure more accessible to all Scouts, families

August 5, 2021 1

Under the Family Adventure Camp program, the Zia Experience provides an adaptive high-adventure course, designed to help Scouts with special needs enjoy all of the activities their peers do.