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Month: February 2026

App Feed - For Leaders

Why the next issue of Scout Life magazine is a must-read for kids

February 27, 2026 0

The March issue features outdoor tips, amazing camp options, STEAM, jokes and more.

Eagle Scout

221 and counting: how this Houston-area troop continues to turn out Eagle Scouts

February 25, 2026 0

Troop 242 has produced more Black Eagle Scouts than any troop in the nation. We caught up with its Scoutmaster to discuss the troop’s legacy and success.

App Feed

Your next travel adventure: the International Scout Centre

February 24, 2026 1

For more than a century, a place nestled in the mountains of Switzerland has welcomed Scouts and Scouters from around the world. It’s a place for adventure, fellowship and camaraderie.

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App Feed - Cub Scouts

5 secrets to planning a must-attend Cub Scout campout

February 23, 2026 0

A great camping experience builds confidence and strengthens new friendships in ways a good pack meeting can’t always do.

Camping

Can AI help you create the best packing list ever? We found out.

February 20, 2026 5

We asked Artificial Intelligence to generate a camping list. How did it do? See what’s on the list and what our experts said.

Cub Scouting

Troop Traditions: See what this council and the KC Royals have in common

February 17, 2026 1

Scouting America councils organize amazing annual events for their troops and packs. Read about this baseball outing in Kansas City.

App Feed - Scouts BSA

Scouts Then and Now

February 15, 2026 0

Scouts Then and Now showcases photos of a Scout or Venturer, one from their early Scouting years and one from later.

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

Scouts learn lifesaving skills in this Indiana council program

February 14, 2026 0

See how “100 Hearts in 100 Days” will teach families how to perform CPR and use an AED.

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Merit Badges

80 merit badges updated for 2026

February 11, 2026 3

Some merit badges were tweaked. Some experienced an overhaul. The goal is to modernize and refresh the merit badge program so it runs more efficiently.

App Feed

New summer opportunity for Sea Scouts

February 10, 2026 0

Sea Scouts, Venturers and anyone interested in nautical knowledge are invited to Tanah Keeta Scout Reservation from July 5-11. 

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