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Scout builds dining structure at orphanage in Colombia: ‘I told myself to aim high’

For his Eagle Scout service project, Tommy Midtlyng built an outdoor dining structure at an orphanage in Colombia.

D.C.-area Scouts assemble emergency medical kits to send to families in Ukraine

Over the course of three Saturdays in March and April, 100 Scouts from the National Capital Area Council assembled more than 3,000 kits.

Book shines new light on ‘occasionally turbulent relationship’ between Philmont and Mother Nature

Philmont and Mother Nature examines the natural disasters that have affected the Scouting high-adventure base in New Mexico over the past 80 years.

Update to Scouts BSA joining requirements opens the door to more young people

April 28, 2022 18

A change to the Scouts BSA joining requirements will make it easier for young people to join a troop alongside their friends and classmates.

2021 merit badge rankings: Return of summer camps shuffles the list again

April 26, 2022 6

In 2021, the top five shuffled again as summer camp favorites like Swimming, First Aid and Environmental Science bounced back in a big way.

For his Eagle project, this Scout planned a Bocce Fest for students with special needs

April 21, 2022 1

For his Eagle Scout service project, Luke planned, developed and gave leadership to a Bocce Fest for life skills students at high school.

In this turbulent world, there’s still a lot to learn from the late Gail Halvorsen — ‘Berlin Candy Bomber’ and father of 3 Eagle Scouts

April 19, 2022 0

After talking to one of his three Eagle Scout sons, we can provide a bit of the untold story of Gail Halvorsen, the “Berlin Candy Bomber.”

Pennsylvania Scouter, a licensed funeral director, creates memorial service guide

April 14, 2022 15

“I wrote the Memorial Service Guide intending to profess respect, honor and reverence to the memory of the deceased,” he says.

The one thing you can do in high school that will be on your résumé for life

April 12, 2022 5

There’s one high school accomplishment that belongs on your resume and LinkedIn profile from age 16 to age 60 and beyond: the Eagle Scout Award.

Is your pack, troop or crew owed money? Follow these three easy steps to check

April 7, 2022 6

Sure, $25, $50 or even $250 won’t replace your next popcorn fundraiser. But it could be enough to cover snacks or transportation costs.

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