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Scouts BSA troop for boys votes to donate $1,000 to Scouts BSA troop for girls

February 15, 2019 6

The youth leaders in Troop 400 wanted to find a way to welcome Troop 440, a new Scouts BSA troop for girls. So the boys voted to donate $1,000.

Top of their game: Grandmasters help girls earn Chess merit badge

February 14, 2019 13

With the help of some female grandmasters, a group of Scouts in St. Louis became some of the first girls in the country to earn the Chess merit badge.

Get your top 10 questions about Scouts BSA answered right here

February 13, 2019 56

There’s enthusiasm for the launch of Scouts BSA everywhere you look. Today, let’s look at the top 10 Scouts BSA questions volunteers are asking.

Massive research study will examine the ways adults and Scouts work together

February 13, 2019 9

As part of the Building Evidence in Scouting Together (BEST) study, researchers from Montclair State University will study troops and adult leaders.

2018 Merit Badge Rankings: A deep dive into the official numbers, from 1 to 137

February 11, 2019 17

First Aid merit badge extended its reign atop the charts in 2018, while the Exploration, Animation and Bugling merit badges each saw double-digit gains.

50 states, 50 photos: Scouts BSA launch week was a huge success

February 8, 2019 42

With Scouts BSA troops formed in all 50 states, it’s safe to say that the excitement has spread from coast to coast. Here’s a state-by-state look.

When encouraging proper uniforming becomes unkind

February 8, 2019 295

Proper uniforming is a worthy pursuit, but sometimes that pursuit takes a turn with comments that aren’t friendly, courteous or kind. Let’s discuss.

Teach Scouts to identify essential knots by making this cool Knot Recognition Game

February 7, 2019 24

When this assistant Scoutmaster brings his Knot Recognition Game to summer camp or a district camporee, volunteers from other troops take notice.

Some of the first girls to join Scouts BSA shout: ‘Scout Me In!’

February 6, 2019 94

Scouts BSA is less than a week old, but reports of new troops are pouring in from across the country. Learn more and share your “founder’s photo.”

Scoutify your commute with CubCast and ScoutCast, the BSA’s monthly podcasts

February 4, 2019 0

With CubCast and ScoutCast, the BSA’s pair of monthly podcasts, you’ll become a more-informed Scouting volunteer as you drive to work.