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Month: April 2024

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This training course is an absolute must for BSA youth

April 29, 2024 6

The Scouts BSA program is designed to bring out leadership qualities in youth, and Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) is one of the best tools out there to do just that.

App Feed - For Parents

Cub Scouts awarded for cleanup project, plus more great news in Scouting this week

April 26, 2024 0

BSA Troop celebrates historical landmark, Cub Scouts awarded for cleanup project, Two Scouts make history in Michigan, Teen closes in on Eagle Rank after overcoming doctor’s ruling

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Eagle Scout shares why she continues to serve Scouting both at home and abroad

April 24, 2024 3

As a college student studying biomedical engineering at the University of Missouri, Selby Chipman is plenty busy with her current day-to-day tasks. And still, she makes time for Scouting.

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An update from the BSA’s Youth Protection executive for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 23, 2024 9

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, so it seems like the perfect time to talk with the BSA’s Youth Protection executive to get an update on the latest topics related to youth protection, both within and outside of the BSA.

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Say hello to this upcoming year’s national Venturing officers

April 22, 2024 0

Every year, Venturers are selected to serve in the national Venturing officers’ association. With the support of adult volunteers and professionals, these six young people will help shape Venturing’s future.

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App Feed - For Parents

Scout advocates for increased participation, plus more positive news this week in Scouting

April 19, 2024 0

Scout advocates for increased participation, Passion for Scouting helps Scout defy the odds

App Feed - For Leaders

Here are the inaugural recipients of the Hillcourt Silver Medal

April 18, 2024 9

The “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt Foundation has established The Hillcourt Silver Medal for distinguished service to the history of Scouting at the national and international levels.

App Feed

Explore parks, monuments like never before with Nissan and the Chimani app

April 17, 2024 1

The app makes it simple to search for parks and monuments, national forests and wildlife refuges.

App Feed

Bear Grylls pens an essential handbook for anyone who is a Scout or wants to be one

April 16, 2024 1

“It’s a book for anyone who is a Scout, was a Scout or hopes one day to be a Scout,” Grylls says.

App Feed - For Leaders

Meet the 2024 recipients of the National Venturing Leadership Award

April 15, 2024 3

Adventure, leadership, personal growth and service are all critical components of the BSA’s Venturing program. They’re also the perfect words to describe the ideals by which this year’s recipients of the National Venturing Leadership Award have chosen to live.

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Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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