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Month: September 2023

App Feed - For Parents

Scouts honored by mayor, plus other goods news from the week

September 29, 2023 0

Mayors recognizes Scouts’ bravery, a study of a local waterway’s health, plus more good news from the week.

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App Feed - For Leaders

Register now for the Linked Troop Wood Badge course at the Summit

September 28, 2023 4

There’s no better way to learn leadership skills than Wood Badge, and there’s no more innovative Wood Badge experience than the Linked Troop Wood Badge course, scheduled for Jan. 15-19, 2024, at the Summit Bechtel

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App Feed - Outdoors

Six steps to planning a successful campout for Venturers, Sea Scouts and Scouts BSA members

September 27, 2023 0

Campout planning can be a challenge for both youth and adults. What activities do we do? How do we fit it all into a workable schedule for the weekend? How can we compete with sports,

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It’s time to nominate Scouters for the Silver Antelope award

September 26, 2023 0

Created in 1942, the Silver Antelope honors registered Scouters who have demonstrated exceptional character and distinguished service to youth in their territory.

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App Feed - Outdoors

Astronaut, National Outdoor Conference keynote speaker says Scouting has fueled his success

September 25, 2023 1

Kjell Lindgren developed his appreciation for the outdoors during his time as a youth in Scouting. He didn’t know it at the time, but it would eventually turn into a lifelong passion for conservation.

Image of a topographic map showing Storm Daniel
App Feed - For Parents

Libyan Scouts draw praise for response to flooding, and more inspiring news from the week

September 22, 2023 0

Storm Daniel, a system that hit parts of the central and eastern Mediterranean a week ago, led to devastating flooding and massive loss of life in Libya, the country most affected by the storm. As

App Feed - Gear

What’s the most “indulgent” piece of camping gear you’ve ever purchased?

September 21, 2023 6

One of my coworkers tipped me off to this fascinating thread over on the r/BSA subreddit, and boy, did the people show up with answers!

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App Feed - Cub Scouts

Part of Niagara Falls will be lit up blue and yellow to celebrate Cub Scouting

September 19, 2023 0

Tomorrow evening, Sept. 20, the American Falls section of Niagara Falls will be illuminated blue and yellow to celebrate “Cub Scout Kick Off Day.”

A photo of hands performing chest compressions on a practice mannequin
App Feed - Health and Safety

Scouters in Action: Two incidents illustrate the value of CPR training

September 18, 2023 2

A Scout parent hears her husband calling for help — a toddler is floating face down in their backyard swimming pool. Another parent is picking up his son up from track practice and notices a commotion nearby —one of his son’s teammates has collapsed on the track.

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App Feed - For Parents

Scouts across the country honor victims of 9/11, plus other news from this week

September 15, 2023 0

A series of 9/11 memorials, a Scout troop that helped repair the house of an elderly family, and more news from this week.

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