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  • [ December 4, 2023 ] Maryland Scouts nail opportunity to promote Scouting during local PBS show App Feed - For Leaders
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Month: August 2023

A portrait of Addison Nichols, Eagle Scout and University of Tennessee football player
App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Eagle Scout battling for playing time on one of college football’s best teams

August 31, 2023 2

Scouting still plays a big role in the life of big Addison Nichols, a college football player at the University of Tennessee. So much so, that it might be one of the few things that can take priority over football.

App Feed

Sea Scouts douse burning boat they encountered during long cruise

August 30, 2023 0

As the Sea Scouts headed to Port Townsend, Wash., an emergency call blared over the radio. The U.S. Coast Guard was calling for assistance to a boat fire.

App Feed

Eagle Scout starts outdoor gear company, dedicates backpack to late father

August 29, 2023 0

Scott Jensen founded Near Zero, an outdoor gear company focused on lightweight, affordable camping equipment. The concept mirrored how his father approached backpacking.

A photo of 12-year-old college graduate Clovis Hung
Scouting in the News

Why this 12-year-old college graduate plans on remaining active in Scouts

August 28, 2023 2

Earlier this spring, Clovis Hung became the youngest person to ever graduate from Fullerton College, but he has another goal that’s just as important: earning the rank of Eagle.

A blank "join Scouting" flier
App Feed - For Parents

Cub Scout packs across the country are hosting join Scouting nights, plus other good news from this week

August 25, 2023 1

Fall recruiting nights are happening! Plus more BSA-related good news from this week.

Eagle Before & After

Extreme Makeovers, Round 51: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

August 24, 2023 0

To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe. That’s why we ask to see Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos.

App Feed

Every Badge Magic purchase supports children who are visually impaired

August 23, 2023 Comments Off on Every Badge Magic purchase supports children who are visually impaired

Did you know that every time you help your Scout adorn their uniform, you’re helping support and educate other children who are visually impaired?

App Feed

Here’s how you can help people, Scouting families in Maui after devastating fires

August 22, 2023 2

Scouts help people in need. It’s what they do. But sometimes, in disasters, Scouting families need help, too.

App Feed - Health and Safety

BSA releases video, discussion guide for Suicide Prevention Month

August 21, 2023 0

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and the BSA has released a video and discussion guide designed to be used at meetings of the BSA’s programs aimed at older youth: Scouts BSA units, Venturing crews, Sea Scout ships and Exploring posts.

App Feed - For Parents

Vegas Scouts step up to help Maui wildfire victims, plus other good news from this week

August 18, 2023 0

Scouts in the Las Vegas area gather supplies for victims of the wildfires in Maui … plus more in this week’s good news roundup.

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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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