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Month: November 2021

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Eagle Scout’s global flag collection helps him grow closer to neighbors

November 17, 2021 4

Pat Baldwin has been fascinated by flags ever since he was a Scout. Now he’s found a new outlet: a collection of 30 international flags.

App Feed - For Parents

‘Gus’ illustrator, 95, honored at Connecticut Yankee Council camporee

November 16, 2021 0

Orlando Busino, 95, was recently honored for his 52 years of contributions to the BSA at a Connecticut Yankee Council camporee.

Chess Fest
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Take a look at Scout Life’s virtual Chess Fest: Watch it all here!

November 15, 2021 5

The Scout Life team brings you chess experts, tips to improve your game, a DIY chess set how-to and an epic chess game!

App Feed - For Leaders

Why ‘Normal Friend Activities’ are such an effective recruiting tool

November 15, 2021 3

Normal Friend Activities are low-pressure pack or troop events where units invite non-Scouting families to join them for an afternoon of fun.

App Feed - Outdoors

Dutch-oven cooking 101

November 13, 2021 2

Dutch-oven cooking is as much a part of Scouting as tying knots. Here are some basic tips to help you get started.

App Feed - Outdoors

Retired BSA professional’s second act: A YouTube channel teaching outdoor skills

November 12, 2021 0

The father-son duo — both Eagle Scouts — launched their YouTube channel and website in 2019. They call it OSME.tv — or Outdoor Skills Made Easy.

App Feed

Camp Barstow’s bundle system keeps Scouts learning at summer camp

November 11, 2021 5

If you’ve attended summer camp with your unit, you’ve probably had to help Scouts who couldn’t find their merit badge class sites or had trouble getting from one site to another in time. The staff at Camp Barstow in Batesburg, S.C., came up with a solution.

App Feed - For Leaders

Troops and ships in this council use an Honor Bell to salute people and events

November 10, 2021 2

All across the Old North State Council in North Carolina, the Honor Bell rings out in sonorous style — an impactful addition to ceremonies and events.

App Feed

Register now for the Keys Experience at Sea Base

November 9, 2021 1

Philmont isn’t the only high-adventure base hosting an adaptive program: Registration is open for the Keys Experience at the Sea Base.

App Feed - Scouts BSA

Unsung Hero: Second Class Scout saves fellow Scout from choking on a grape

November 8, 2021 0

Scarlett still remembers the sound — “that awful noise that happens when someone can’t breathe.” After hearing it, she jumped into action.

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