That ringing sound you heard this morning wasn't in your head. It was on Wall Street, where the Opening Bell was sounded by representatives from the Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of
UPDATE (4:10 p.m., May 4): An earlier version of this post stated in Requirement 4 that Scouts need to visit an event or location to complete this merit badge. In fact, they can fulfill the
http://www.youtube.com/v/s3YbM9YIAyY&fs=1 The latest episode in the Adventure Base 100 series is special for two reasons. First, viewers will meet Jason Bragdon, Scoutmaster of Louisville-based Troop 56. His troop was canoeing in the Boundary Waters when
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640 Although Scouting magazine told you in its January-February 2010 issue that a Video Games belt loop and pin were on the way, the news media and blogosphere have just now caught on. The announcement
If a tree grows in your yard, does it make a sound? If you’re talking about one of the Boy Scouts of America’s Centennial Trees, the answer is yes. The sound it will make will
Keeping the Scouts in your unit safe is partly your responsibility, and that means much more than simply keeping a well-stocked first-aid kit nearby. It also requires you to know how to spot
April is almost over, and the arrival of May brings exiting new opportunities for the high-adventure-loving high-schoolers in your town. That’s because new eligibility requirements for the Venturing program ensure that more boys and girls
With 126 merit badges out there (including four for 2010 only), Scouting offers something for every boy in your troop. But when a Scout comes up to you with dreams of Drafting or visions of
Update (4/27, 10:54 a.m.): According to just-released sales figures from the Mint, only 19,398 coins remain (all proof). That's about 5.5 percent of the original 350,000-coin mintage. We warned you that the BSA Centennial coin
If you're planning to visit the 2010 National Scout Jamboree this summer, listen up. The BSA has just released details for visitors that will help make their jamboree experience memorable and stress-free. Visiting the jamboree