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Matt Moniz, BSA Adventure Ambassador, sets his latest target: Mount Everest

April 12, 2018 6

Eagle Scout Matt Moniz, the BSA’s first Adventure Ambassador, will attempt to climb Mount Everest this May, and he’s bringing the entire BSA family along for the journey.

Why are Scouts and Venturers required to wear helmets when rock climbing?

April 12, 2018 3

I was surprised to learn the reason why we wear helmets when rock climbing goes beyond merely cushioning your cranium in a fall.

Eagle Scout’s free service a must for any parent concerned about product recalls

April 11, 2018 2

Chris LoPresti created Bonnie, a free recall monitoring service that automatically analyzes your purchases and alerts you when a product you own has been recalled or has a safety issue.

Recognition item honors Eagle Scouts who have fallen in the line of duty

April 9, 2018 8

The Line of Duty Fallen Eagle Recognition from the National Eagle Scout Association honors those Eagle Scouts who have died while serving as firefighters, police officers or members of the military.

There’s now a better way to leave comments on Bryan on Scouting posts

April 6, 2018 32

We’ve switched to a new commenting platform on Bryan on Scouting that will make it easier to have a conversation with your fellow volunteers.

Southwest Airlines pilot does a Good Turn for Scout

April 5, 2018 22

When he found a cherished hat left behind by a Scout returning home from Philmont Scout Ranch, a Southwest Airlines pilot (and Eagle Scout!) went the extra mile to return this priceless possession.

8 simple ways to be a safer driver when transporting Scouts and Venturers

April 4, 2018 6

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. That makes now the ideal time to share eight ways to be a safer driver when transporting Scouts.

5 Quick Questions with: Jennifer Clutter, leader of an all-girl Cub Scout den in N.C.

April 2, 2018 70

As the BSA welcomes girls into Cub Scouting, I contacted Jennifer Clutter, leader of an all-girl den, to ask her 5 Quick Questions about her family’s Scouting experience so far.

BSA to build world’s longest Pinewood Derby track, host race across America

April 1, 2018 50

The Boy Scouts of America announced today that it will build the Transcontinental Pinewood Derby Track — a 2,560-mile wooden course that will begin in San Francisco and end in New York.

This summer, families will experience Philmont in a totally new way

March 29, 2018 7

Philmont Family Adventure, new for 2018, gives families the chance to experience Philmont however they want. Hike or ride horses, craft or climb, explore or simply enjoy an ice cream cone at the cantina.