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How the Scouting community can donate medical gear to hospitals in COVID-19 fight

March 30, 2020 0

Medical officials are calling on Americans to collect face masks, eye protection and other potentially lifesaving equipment. And Scouts can help.

Six recruiting secrets from a Scouts BSA troop that doubled in size in the past year

March 27, 2020 3

He’s seen the troop grow from 24 members about four months after the launch of Scouts BSA in February 2019 to more than 50 girls today.

Advancement during COVID-19: Official details about Eagle extensions and more

March 25, 2020 5

During this unprecedented interruption to Scouting nationwide, the BSA has released new guidance on advancement during COVID-19.

Testing the Scouts BSA Handbook on my Kindle e-reader.

Scouts BSA Handbook for Boys, Scouts BSA Handbook for Girls now available on Kindle

March 23, 2020 26

The Scouts BSA Handbook for Boys and Scouts BSA Handbook for Girls are now on Kindle, making it easier than ever for your Scouts to find what they need.

Merit badges for social distancing: 58 badges Scouts can complete at home

March 20, 2020 61

These merit badges meet two main criteria: They don’t involve visits to public places and their requirements can be completed indoors or in a back yard.

Good Turns during the coronavirus: Acts of Scouting service you can do from home

March 18, 2020 7

Acts of Scouting service don’t have to stop because you’re at home practicing social distancing.

How to conduct a board of review through videoconferencing

March 16, 2020 13

Even before the coronavirus prompted concern about face-to-face meetings, Scouts have been able to conduct boards of review by video.

What’s your 11th Essential? Seasoned Scout leader has a suggestion to share

March 13, 2020 16

If you only have room in your backpack for 10 items, make it the Ten Essentials. But let’s say you have a little extra space. What’s your 11th Essential?

Aven Alexander to lead Sea Scouts as 2020–2021 National Sea Scout Boatswain

March 12, 2020 1

Aven Alexander, a high school junior from Texas who has earned the Quartermaster Award, will serve as the 2020-2021 National Sea Scout Boatswain.

Two Scouts BSA troops — one for boys, one for girls — summit Mount Kilimanjaro

March 11, 2020 1

A pair of Scouts BSA troops from Connecticut — boys Troop 175 and girls Troop 1175 — successfully summited Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa.