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Month: December 2025

Health and Safety

Prepared Hero and Scouting America team up on fire safety

December 4, 2025 4

Scouting America and Prepared Hero have teamed up to offer co-branded fire blankets. Safety experts say fire blankets are perfect for small fires — particularly grease fires — because they’re easy to use.

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This Eagle Scout national yo-yo champion shares how a yo-yo can introduce you to the world

December 3, 2025 0

When Jared Marcus first saw someone perform the Mach 5 yo-yo trick, he was instantly mesmerized and wanted to learn how to do it.

Cub Scouts performing a flag ceremony
App Feed - Cub Scouts

How to prepare Arrow of Light Scouts for a successful transition to Scouts BSA

December 3, 2025 1

The AOL adventures are designed to bridge Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA programming.

Portrait of Sean Magennis
App Feed - For Leaders

How Scouting’s new EVP plans to grow membership

December 1, 2025 14

Scouting American’s membership team is focusing on six core pillars to increase growth, retention, engagement and value for Scouts and their families.

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