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  • [ July 9, 2025 ] In case you missed it: Every merit badge pamphlet is now available for free online App Feed - Scouts BSA
  • [ July 8, 2025 ] The Big Blue Boy Scout is back on the big screen — and it’s (mostly) super App Feed - Famous Scouts
  • [ July 7, 2025 ] Rocketry team made up of Scouts BSA members brings home international championship App Feed - Scouts BSA
  • [ July 4, 2025 ] This Fourth of July, Scouts salute veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week App Feed - Scouts BSA
  • [ July 2, 2025 ] How Scouting America is making its camps even more accessible to Scouts with special needs App Feed - For Parents

Month: September 2022

App Feed - For Parents

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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App Feed

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.

App Feed - Scouts BSA

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.

App Feed

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.

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

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.

App Feed - Famous 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.

App Feed - For Leaders

#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.

App Feed

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

September 22, 2022 12

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.

App Feed - Scouts BSA

How do you recruit older youth to the BSA?

September 21, 2022 7

It starts with maintaining a relationship with your local Cub Scout packs. It continues with trying to recruit youth who have never been Scouts. Let us know what you think!

App Feed

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.

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