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Month: October 2021

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From the Scouting magazine archives: A Halloween tradition

October 30, 2021 0

We wrote about the haunted castle operated by Troop 2 in Fort Wayne, Ind., way back in 2005. You can imagine how thrilled we were when we checked and, sure enough, the same program is still going strong today!

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5 lessons from Scouting that helped this Eagle Scout conquer the Appalachian Trail

October 29, 2021 8

While a typical thru-hiker takes five to seven months to walk the trail’s entire length, Ben conquered the 2,200-mile journey in just 97 days.

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Your Scout can help shape the future of Scouts BSA within new youth council

October 28, 2021 2

The national Scouts BSA committee is seeking nominations of Scouts who’d like to share their perspectives on the program’s strengths and areas for growth.

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Eagle Scouts, Be Prepared to apply for NESA scholarships soon

October 28, 2021 0

Earning the Eagle Scout rank is an impressive achievement that provides lasting impacts on one’s life. One of those impacts can be financial support for higher education. 

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A heart for service: Scout completes incredible international Eagle project

October 27, 2021 1

For his Eagle project, Christian installed bins that allow residents to recycle plastic bottle caps, raising funds to help kids with cancer. 

App Feed - Famous Scouts

Earl Old Person, former Scout and chief of the Blackfeet Nation, dies at 92  

October 25, 2021 0

Blackfeet Chief Earl Old Person, a former Scout who was the longest-serving elected tribal official in the country, has died. He was 92.

App Feed - Cub Scouts

From the Scouting magazine archives: A Halloween-themed recruiting event

October 23, 2021 0

When it comes to maintaining a healthy Scout unit, recruiting is king. The ability to consistently bring in new members is the lifeblood of every unit.

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An inside look at the November 2021 issue of Scout Life magazine

October 21, 2021 0

Research shows that boys and girls who subscribe advance further, spend more time outdoors and stay in Scouting longer than those who don’t.

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Scout Ranger program might be the National Park Service’s best-kept secret

October 20, 2021 8

The Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger program offers a patch to Scouts who participate in activities or service projects at national parks.

App Feed - Scouts BSA

He and his uncle were featured in Scouts in Action … 51 years apart!

October 19, 2021 0

The chances of something like this happening are, in a word, slim.

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Bryan Wendell

Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting and a contributing writer.


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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Scout Life magazine and Bryan on Scouting, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.

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