Finally, the wait is over! After more than a month since he last sang, Pip, the bow tie-wearing Eagle Scout who grew up singing at troop courts of honor, took the stage last night on NBC’s
Ready to take your pack, troop, team, or crew to new heights? Schedule a ride in a tethered hot-air balloon. The activity, which previously wasn’t approved, was officially OK’d this week by the BSA’s Health
There’s a new man wearing red, white, and blue this season. It’s 24-year-old James Jakes, a former Scout from England, who takes the helm of the BSA Motorsports and Dale Coyne Racing No. 19 car
Long before he turned judges’ chairs on The Voice, Eagle Scout Phillip Arnold turned heads on a much smaller stage. Phillip, who goes by the stage name Pip, sharpened his singing skills at Boy Scout courts of
Should you allow your Scouts to bring their smartphones on camping trips? Sure, Scouters and Scouts can do it all with these powerful gadgets. A smartphone (or tablet) is a watch, an alarm clock, a
Find two trees, grab some friends, and work on your balance: Slacklining is now an approved Scouting activity — with qualifications. After a thorough review, the BSA’s Health and Safety team officially OK’d the extreme
The Major League Soccer season starts March 10, and with it comes an exciting opportunity for Scouts and Scouters nationwide. As I told you in January, MLS and the Boy Scouts of America joined forces
(UPDATED April 10, 2012) The Are You Tougher? casting call is growing! See the expanded casting region and new deadline in the “How to Apply” section at the bottom. Scouts and adults, practice your knots, sharpen your
You can’t ignore the numbers. According to the 2010 Census, 16.3 percent of U.S. citizens are of Hispanic or Latino origin. In the BSA, the proportion is much lower. Hispanic youth account for just 6.8 percent of all
UPDATE (March 14, 2012): — I have just confirmed that Pip’s battle episode will air 8/7 Central on Monday, March 19! Good thing a Scout is Brave. Phillip Arnold will need all the courage he