Bryan Wendell, Author at Bryan on Scouting

Top 5 merit badges that every ‘Hamilton’ fan should earn

July 8, 2020 8

With Hamilton now accessible to anyone with Disney+, we thought we’d look at the five merit badges every true Hamilton fan should earn.

2020 Western Region Eagle Project of the Year: Making the outdoors more accessible

July 6, 2020 1

For making a city park more accessible for wheelchair users, the Eagle Scout from Wyoming received the 2020 Adams Award for the Western Region.

A collage of images of Scouts playing musical instruments

This Fourth of July, have a blast from home with Scout Saturday Live!

July 2, 2020 1

Now in its eighth episode, Scout Saturday Live! is planning its biggest and best show yet to celebrate the Fourth of July.

The Congressional Award: An impressive honor Scouts can earn just by being Scouts

July 1, 2020 13

The Congressional Award is the highest recognition Congress bestows on young people. Many Scouts will find they can earn it by being active Scouts.

2020 Northeast Region Eagle Project of the Year: ‘Tiny house’ makes huge impact

June 29, 2020 1

Tim Maron raised more than $45,000 to lead a team that built a tiny house for a homeless military veteran in Pennsylvania.

Classic move: New York Scout camp hosting drive-in movies this summer

June 26, 2020 1

This summer, William H. Pouch Scout Camp on Staten Island, N.Y., is becoming a drive-in movie theater, giving families a safe way to enjoy a night out.

This summer, the adventure continues. Families in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Venturing can participate in one (or more!) virtual summer camp experiences.

Everything you need to know about virtual summer camps for Cub Scouts and Scouts

June 24, 2020 2

This summer, councils from coast to coast are offering virtual camps, delivering many of the best parts of summer camp right to your home.

2020 Southern Region Eagle Project of the Year: Giving veterans a place to call home

June 22, 2020 6

Mason Wettengel renovated five apartments for previously homeless veterans in Gallatin, Tenn., a city about 30 miles northeast of Nashville.

Venturer becomes first in her council to earn the Summit Award

June 18, 2020 3

This outstanding Venturer is the first person in the history of her council to receive the Summit Award, Venturing’s highest honor.

Five cousins from California, and their friend, earn Eagle Scout rank together

June 17, 2020 1

Six young men from Troop 746 of the Orange County Council — five of them cousins! — became Eagle Scouts at the same court of honor.