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The history of Scouting and s’mores

August 10, 2017 17

Did you know that the tradition of Scouts browning marshmallows over a fire began well before s’mores blazed onto the scene in 1927?

Who invented ga-ga ball? Someone might have solved the mystery for good

August 9, 2017 48

Where did ga-ga ball come from? For a while, it was rumored that the game started in the Israeli Defense Forces, but that turned out to be a tall tale.

The Cub Scout Six Essentials: A half-dozen items to pack on every campout or hike

August 8, 2017 10

The Cub Scout Six Essentials, learned as part of the Wolf Rank, includes a half-dozen items every Cub Scout should carry when going on hikes or campouts.

Eagle Scouts can apply for these scholarships until Oct. 31, 2017

August 7, 2017 15

NESA will award nearly $700,000 in scholarships to Eagle Scouts based on their academic performance, Scouting background, college plans and financial need.

2017 National Outdoor Conference: An insider’s guide to the outdoors

August 4, 2017 4

The 2017 National Outdoor Conference at Philmont Scout Ranch gives volunteers and professionals the latest insight into outdoor gear and programs.

Turn it up: 2017 Jamboree-on-the-Air, Jamboree-on-the-Internet dates set

August 3, 2017 5

This Oct. 20 to 22, Scouts and Venturers from around the world will gather for the 2017 Jamboree-on-the-Air and 2017 Jamboree-on-the-Internet.

All-female Venturing crew heads to Sea Base St. Thomas for trip of a lifetime

August 2, 2017 25

Five Venturers from Crew 999 of Plano, Texas, spent a week in the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier this summer. The five young women sailed, snorkeled and swam.

This is how BSA members can participate in the 2019 World Scout Jamboree at SBR

August 1, 2017 45

The BSA contingent will include 10,000 people — the largest contingent the BSA has ever sent to a World Jamboree. Here’s how to be one of the lucky ones.

2017 National Jamboree closes with tunes, a bang — and a message to take home

July 28, 2017 16

The 2017 National Jamboree came to a close Thursday — but not before a spectacular closing show that left everyone energized for future Scouting adventures.

Chess merit badge tent making all the right moves at 2017 Jamboree

July 27, 2017 1

You might think little Chess merit badge would get lost amid action-packed 2017 Jamboree activities like mountain biking and zip lining. You’d be wrong.