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Plan B, for brilliant: 7 stories of displaced Philmont crews that pivoted to alternate adventures

August 2, 2018 72

All across the country, Scouts and Scout leaders who weren’t able to go on their Philmont treks didn’t stay home. They acted quickly to plan other adventures.

Four epic reasons Scouts should be pumped for the new movie ‘Alpha’

August 1, 2018 0

“An epic tale of adventure in the outdoors.” That describes the trips Scouts are taking all summer, and it’s a fitting tagline for “Alpha,” the new movie from Sony Pictures that’s howling into theaters Aug. 17.

Students have until Oct. 31, 2018, to apply for these NESA Eagle Scout scholarships

August 1, 2018 4

NESA Eagle Scout scholarships will be awarded to more than 150 Eagle Scouts based on their academic performance, Scouting background, college plans and financial need.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 19: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

July 30, 2018 3

This week’s batch of 12 Eagle Scout service projects includes an outdoor bird classroom, a butterfly garden and a gazebo honoring military veterans.

‘You have to live near the coast’ and four other Sea Scouting myths, dispelled

July 27, 2018 9

The belief that Sea Scouts must live near the coast is just one of the myths being perpetuated about Sea Scouting, the BSA’s program for young men and women ages 14 to 20.

Why it’s time for your pack, troop or crew to ditch disposable water bottles for good

July 26, 2018 0

Are you and your Scouts committed to leaving this Earth a little better than you found it? Start by making a pledge to stop using disposable water bottles for good.

Scout leaders, let’s shine some light on flashlight etiquette

July 26, 2018 12

It’s time to clarify that while flashlights are an important Scouting tool, you don’t need supermarket-level lighting to camp in the dark.

Scouts rescue riders trapped under motorcycle in South Dakota

July 25, 2018 1

After checking the scene for safety — always the first step in first aid — the Scouts remained calm and worked together to lift the Harley-Davidson motorcycle off the riders, who were unconscious at the time.

Eggscellent! This Cub Scout donated all of his savings to Friends of Scouting

July 23, 2018 4

When 9-year-old Sloan Summerall started a small business selling eggs, his goal was pretty simple. He wanted to save for a Nintendo Switch. But along the way, Sloan had a change of heart.

When this Venturer graduated from college, she repped Venturing on her cap

July 20, 2018 6

She added a Venturing logo — already the perfect shape for a mortarboard — and showed everyone at the commencement that she’s part of the BSA’s adventure-focused program for older youth.