September 2021 - Bryan on Scouting

Scouting Show & Tell: Advancement during the pandemic

September 23, 2021 0

Scouts found ways to continue Scouting while staying safe. We asked Scouters to share photos of advancements and adventures from the past several months. Here are a few.

Merit Badge History: Dentistry gets seal of approval from American Dental Association

September 22, 2021 0

In 1975, Scouts were all smiles about the new Dentistry merit badge, created in partnership with the American Dental Association.

How to broaden your kids’ perspective — and, in the process, your own

September 21, 2021 0

There are a lot of things in common with being a parent and being a Scout leader. Among them: the importance of understanding the perspectives of the younger generation.

Rockets, robots and recruiting: Maryland Exploring post finds a winning combination

September 20, 2021 0

The Exploring post’s winning formula isn’t some patented secret. It goes like this: keep it interesting, keep it immersive and keep it fun.

From the Scouting magazine archives: Scouting helped these families grow closer

September 18, 2021 0

From New York’s steel towers to the bayous of Louisiana, here are five Scouting families who worked to make their world a better place, and in the process, become stronger together thanks to Scouting.

After close call with wildfire at his Eagle project site, he got back to work

September 17, 2021 0

A series of unusual obstacles meant that Jeremiah hadn’t started work on his Eagle project when a wildfire demolished his project site.

What I’ve Learned: A Q&A with the leaders of a 111-year-old Scouts BSA troop in Rhode Island

September 16, 2021 1

The leaders of First Providence Troop in Rhode Island sat down with Bryan on Scouting to discuss what they’ve learned during their time as volunteers.

Twin brothers from Tennessee travel 1,100 miles to complete their Eagle projects

September 15, 2021 0

The Schramkowski family traveled 16 hours so that Matthew and Andrew could complete Eagle Scout service projects in Santa Rosa, N.M.

Can BSA youth members discuss Scouting in private digital groups?

September 14, 2021 28

Online communication platforms have been around for decades. Here are a few things to look for when allowing youth to conduct Scouting business in these virtual environments.

At the 2021 Virtual Interfaith 5K, grow closer to your faith and help a good cause

September 13, 2021 2

At the second annual Virtual Interfaith 5K, Scouts and Scouters from across the country will unite to get active and grow closer to their faith.