Bryan Wendell, Author at Bryan on Scouting

Five brothers from Wisconsin — all Eagle Scouts — share why we still need Scouting

November 27, 2020 0

All five sons in this exceptional family from Burlington, Wis. (Three Harbors Council), are now Eagle Scouts.

Let’s strike up a conversation with Daniel Pate, an Eagle Scout working at Juilliard

November 25, 2020 0

Eagle Scout Daniel Pate is an internationally recognized percussionist, researcher and educator who works at the Juilliard School.

Top 5 merit badges to help you create handmade gifts for family and friends

November 23, 2020 0

Before you hit up Etsy or eBay, consult this list of merit badges that will help you create handmade gifts for family and friends.

Troop 2019’s soon-to-be Eagle Scouts, from left: Lindsay Parker, Kenzie Neal, Taylor Bell and Morgan Phillips.

These four will join Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts next year

November 20, 2020 1

Four young women from Troop 2019 of the Middle Tennessee Council have completed all the requirements to earn the highest honor in Scouts BSA.

37 Scouting-related ‘Jeopardy!’ answers (and questions) in memory of Alex Trebek

November 18, 2020 2

In Alex Trebek’s memory and in honor of his 37 seasons, we’re sharing 37 of our favorite Scouting-related Jeopardy! answers (and questions).

Gidget’s Good Turn: Webelos Scout shows what it means to be friendly and kind

November 16, 2020 2

Gidget has been helping her best friend’s brother, who has Down syndrome, cope with the stresses of the pandemic.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 32: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

November 13, 2020 0

The latest batch of 22 projects includes a wooden greenhouse, an information kiosk honoring fallen Marines and a $56,000 patio that took more than 1,700 volunteer hours to build.

Members of Crew 151 volunteer at Alexandra Santiago’s Eagle Scout project. Alex and her volunteers built an outdoor food pantry, which Crew 151 will keep stocked with food for families struggling with hunger.

North Carolina Crew 151 shows the transformative power of Venturing

November 11, 2020 0

“They need Scouting, and Scouting needs them,” one leader says. “We need to bring our country together, and that can start with our youth.”

A couple smiles in front of a trailhead.

Try this ingenious, inspiring way to end your virtual troop meetings

November 9, 2020 1

A troop in Texas now ends each virtual meeting with a special guest: a troop alumnus with a cool job, inspiring story or interesting skill.

This might be the best advice you’ll ever read about picking an Eagle project

November 6, 2020 6

Ryan planned, developed and led a project aimed at making sure every student in his town in remote Maine had a working computer for school.