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Month: June 2023

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Reflecting on the train derailment heroes one year later, plus other news from this week

June 30, 2023 1

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the 2022 train derailment near Mendon, Missouri. The Scouts and adults who were on the train on their way from Philmont Scout Ranch earned BSA lifesaving awards for

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The Jamboree Cultural Showcase needs you to help highlight Scouting’s core ideals

June 29, 2023 1

There are lots of reasons to be excited about the 2023 National Jamboree, happening July 19-28, 2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Today, in the first of what will be a series of stories, we look at one of them: the Cultural Showcase.

Scouts and adults hiking at Philmont Scout Ranch
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Adults must Be Prepared for high adventure, too

June 28, 2023 17

We at the BSA spend a lot of time teaching youth how to Be Prepared for rigorous Scouting activities. Since all Scouting activities are conducted under the engaged supervision of at least two conscientious adults,

Members of Sea Scout Ship Viking
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The secret of their success: How Sea Scout Ship Viking develops leadership, character

June 27, 2023 1

The SSS Viking, an all-girls Sea Scouts unit chartered to the San Francisco Whaling Sailboat Association, was recently named the BoatUS National Sea Scout Flagship.

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Five things we learned from two Eagle Scouts who founded their own nuclear energy startup

June 26, 2023 0

When Kevin O’Sullivan and Mason Rand first met at the University of Chicago, they quickly learned they had something in common: a vision of a clean energy future driven by nuclear energy.

Illustration of a K-9 police dog
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Scouts help install K-9 training facility, plus other good news from this week

June 23, 2023 0

Cub Scouts earn Supernova award, Scouts BSA members learn about aviation, Texas Scouts host major cleanup event … in the good news from this week.

Cub Scout salute
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Cub Scout family dens: What they are, and how they could work for your pack

June 22, 2023 14

Family packs that serve both girls and boys may now form dens with both girls and boys in kindergarten (Lion), first grade (Tiger), second grade (Wolf), third grade (Bear) and fourth-grade Webelos dens.

When? Where? What? Who? How? Why? Ask Us Anything!
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Ask Us Anything! We answer some of your most frequently asked questions

June 21, 2023 2

We answer questions about the Unit Leader Award of Merit, 2023 Jamboree patch placement, sharing AHMR info, and more!

philmont-training
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2023 National Outdoor Conference: Outdoor training is calling (and you must go!)

June 20, 2023 1

Get outside. Learn something. Put new and old skills to the test. Have fun. They sound simple, but these aims at the core of Scouting hinge on something: well-trained leaders at all levels. Even better,

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200 American flags to honor heroes, plus other good news from this week

June 16, 2023 0

A flags for heroes program, a blessing box, keeping storm drains clean, restoring a cemetery … all in the good news from this week.

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