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Month: April 2023

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Report to the Nation delegates challenge U.S. representative to push-up contest

April 27, 2023 1

As the Scout delegation challenged a U.S. representative to support America’s youth and the BSA, one Scout had an extra challenge in mind.

The Far Northland book about Northern Tier
App Feed - Outdoors

Read an excerpt from the new book about Northern Tier, then order your copy today

April 27, 2023 0

The details of what started 100 years ago with one ambitious volunteer and how it eventually evolved into the expansive program we know today are documented in an upcoming book that looks to be as informative as it is entertaining.

Wreath-laying ceremony
App Feed - For Parents

Scouts lay wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, reflect on “beautiful experience”

April 25, 2023 1

A Venturer, Sea Scout, Cub Scout and Scouts BSA member got to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony as part of the Report to the Nation.

2023 Report to the Nation delegates
App Feed - For Parents

Report to the Nation is underway at our nation’s capital

April 24, 2023 9

Four Cub Scouts, four members of Scouts BSA, two Venturers, two Sea Scouts, two Explorers and one member of the Order of the Arrow are in town to present the report to the United States Congress.

Child Abuse Prevention Month logo
App Feed - For Leaders

What I learned from taking an online child abuse prevention course

April 24, 2023 2

Darkness to Light (D2L) is a South Carolina-based non-profit dedicated to ending child sexual abuse. They believe the burden of prevention and protection sits squarely on the shoulders of adults who are legally and morally responsible for the health and safety of children.

#AdventureOn!
App Feed - For Parents

86-year-old volunteer still going strong, plus other good news from this week

April 21, 2023 1

An active 86-years-young Scouting volunteer, Scouts who excel in rocketry, an inspiring Eagle Scout project … and more good news from this week.

App Feed

Take the next step at NYLT Leadership Academy this summer

April 20, 2023 0

The academy, established in 2006, trains hundreds of NYLT graduates to teach leadership models and skills to others.

Eagle Scout

Scout creates nonprofit to keep veterans’ names alive

April 19, 2023 1

Connor Nicols created We Will Remember, a nonprofit organization with the mission of keeping the names of fallen veterans alive.

App Feed

Scouter uses Wilderness First Aid knowledge days after attending training course

April 18, 2023 0

You don’t know when your preparation might be called into action. Sometimes it’s soon after you’ve made those preparations.

Scouts explore the Sustainability Treehouse
App Feed - For Leaders

Sustainability is a way of life at the Summit Bechtel Reserve

April 17, 2023 0

The four core values of SBR are adventure, service, sustainability and leadership. And they definitely take the sustainability part seriously.

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