September 2022 - On Scouting

Check out this TV show created entirely by Michigan Scouts

September 30, 2022 0

Putting together a TV news show takes teamwork, hard work and creativity. It probably shouldn’t be surprising that a group of Scouts would be so good at it.

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Calling all gamers: Sign up for the BSA Esports Tournament Series

September 29, 2022 4

The BSA has teamed up with Rally Cry to bring Scouts a tournament series this fall. Here’s how to register.

Troop 316 in Paradise, California, stays strong four years after deadly fire

September 28, 2022 2

Nov. 8, 2018, was the day of the Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history. But Scouting continued — and still does to this day.

You can watch this year’s Silver Buffalo, Silver Antelope award ceremonies here

September 27, 2022 1

Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the award ceremonies took place virtually. You can watch the virtual ceremonies here.

Guess what these college mascots all have in common?

September 26, 2022 3

The job is performing as a college mascot, and when you look at the requirements, maybe it’s not surprising that four of them at different colleges within just a few hours of each other are all Eagle Scouts.

An interview with Ernest Green Jr., Eagle Scout and member of the Little Rock Nine

September 24, 2022 0

On Sept. 25, 1957, Eagle Scout Ernest Green Jr. and eight other African-American students walked through the front doors of Little Rock’s Central High School and onto the pages of history.

#SeeSayDay is September 25. Here’s what you can do to Be Prepared

September 23, 2022 1

As leaders in our communities, it makes perfect sense for Scout leaders, parents and Scouts themselves to understand that we can all help if we know what to look for.

Teach your Scouts how to enhance their cooking skills using a Dutch oven

September 22, 2022 11

Traditionally, camping Dutch ovens are heavy cast-iron pots that make baking outdoors easy. You can also steam, fry, sauté or boil food in them.

How do you recruit older youth to the BSA?

September 21, 2022 5

One of the most common questions we at On Scouting get is, “Where do you come up with your story ideas?” And the most common answer to that question is, “We get them from readers

Eagle Scout reflects on rescuing more than 100 from flooded hotel

September 20, 2022 2

“It was the biggest flood in the history of that region.” This Eagle Scout, his family and more than 100 hotel guests were caught in the middle of it.