Memorial campership honors dedicated father and Scouting volunteer, plus other news in Scouting this week

The Western Los Angeles County Council has established the Sam Rubin Campership in honor of Sam Rubin, who passed away this year on May 10. Sam was a dedicated board member, local TV news host and father of Eagle Scout Colby Rubin.

Proceeds will fund camp experiences for lower-income families, allowing Scouts to attend Camp Emerald Bay on Catalina Island in Los Angeles County, California, at no cost. Rubin was passionate about Scouting and Camp Emerald Bay, where he watched so many young people grow and learn the life skills taught in Scouting.

The goal is to send 50 campers in Rubin’s name, continuing his legacy of fostering connections through Scouting.

Learn more about this story from the KTLA website.

Scouts take on new adventure as Sea Scouts

A new Sea Scouts chapter called Ship 886 has been launched in Jacksonville, Florida, at the Fort Caroline Community Center, with 13-year-old Scouts BSA members Emma Custis and Vanessa Reep leading the way.

(Sea Scouting is a program for youth ages 14 t0 21 — or 13-year-olds who have completed the 8th grade.)

The Sea Scouts focus on teaching water safety, teamwork and boat operation. At an open house event, the girls demonstrated CPR and rope-tying skills with the help of volunteers from the USS Orleck and Coast Guard Auxiliary.

The program will eventually allow the Scouts to captain a boat and gain valuable life skills.

Learn more about this story from the News 4 JAX website or the video below.

Eagle Scout’s service project supports homeless veterans

Evan Anderson recently partnered with the Veterans Community Project in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to complete his service project. He built five benches for the VCP’s tiny home village, which serves homeless veterans.

Evan’s efforts highlight his commitment to community service and set an example for future Eagle Scouts.

Learn more about this story from the Dakota News Now website or the video below.