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Month: December 2025

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Scouting in the News

Scouts revive holiday tradition, plus other news in Scouting

December 15, 2025 0

Scouts revive holiday tradition, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Cub Scout’s quick action saves sister and Community youth serve up gratitude for first responders.

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Campfire ring restored at historic Scouting site

December 12, 2025 1

Earlier this year, the Silver Bay YMCA held a rededication ceremony for the council ring.

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Register Soon for Your High Adventure Experience

December 11, 2025 3

Registration opens next month for Scouts and crews looking to experience the Summit Bechtel Reserve, Northern Tier and Sea Base in 2027. If you’re looking for a Philmont Scout Ranch option, registration is open.

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Venturing Ranger Award has been updated to add new interests, enhance safety

December 10, 2025 0

The Ranger Award encourages high-adventure activities, such as backpacking, spelunking and whitewater rafting.

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Why Scout Life makes a great gift

December 9, 2025 0

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a young person, one that pays dividends for their mind and spirit, search no more.

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Scouting gets cameo in Stranger Things

December 5, 2025 4

In Season 5 of Stranger Things, Scouting makes an appearance in episode three. Holly, played by Nell Fisher, discovers a wooden chest with the BSA logo on the top and Boy Scouts of America written on the side.

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.

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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.

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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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