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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.

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.

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.

A photo of a variety of healthy vegetables

Scouts prep community garden, plus other positive Scouting stories from this week

April 12, 2024 0

A Pinewood Derby race attracts a ton of attention, Scouts camp at local fire department, plus other positive Scouting stories from the week

Worth Reading: Check out this fascinating new interview with the first woman president of Exploring

April 10, 2024 0

A longtime BSA volunteer recently caught up with the first woman president of Exploring and asked her to reflect on her experience from 50 years ago.

It’s eclipse day! Follow along with us during our live broadcast

April 8, 2024 0

An epic day like today deserves an epic live show. Tune in to Scout Life Eclipse Live!, scheduled to begin at noon Central time and run for around 4 hours — basically, the entire time it will take for the eclipse to make it way across this great land of ours.