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Darrin Scheid is Senior Editor at Scouting America.
Camp Hacks

Troop Traditions: Scouts step into history at Lincoln Pilgrimage

April 24, 2026 0

This weekend in Illinois, Scouts will hike, camp and honor the 16th President of the United States. The annual event highlight is a 19-mile hike from New Salem to Springfield.

Camping

Gear Up for Adventure: Enter the 2026 Scout Life camping gear giveaway

April 21, 2026 0

The contest is now open and runs through May 31. The amazing gear in this prize package is offered by ALPS Mountaineering.

Merit Badges

Want to be a merit badge counselor? Read this to get started!

April 17, 2026 0

With 141 merit badges available to Scouts, merit badge counselors are in high demand. Thinking about taking on this crucial role? Read this, and get started.

Report to the Nation

Scouts head to Capitol Hill to give annual Report to the Nation

April 13, 2026 1

Scouts met with government officials and Scouting advocates to highlight the positive impact Scouting is having on our nation’s youth.

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Extreme Makeovers, Round 71: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

April 10, 2026 0

Aaron on Scouting posts before and after pictures of Eagle Scout projects to show how these projects transform communities.

Famous People

Scouts can learn STEM and experience hot rod racing at the same time

April 8, 2026 1

The NHRA Youth in Education Services (YES) program is a natural fit for Scouting America and offers Scouts a chance to learn STEM at the track.

Camping

The perfect family vacation: Philmont! (Plus how to get a discount.)

April 7, 2026 0

The Philmont Training Center has you covered this summer. Adventure and family fun for kids of all ages are available – and affordable.

App Feed - Merit Badges

Artemis II Update! Follow a lunar flyby and keep your merit badge quest moving.

March 31, 2026 4

The fly-by on Monday could set a record for the farthest anyone has traveled from Earth, breaking the current record – 248,655 miles away – set in 1970 by the Apollo 13 crew.

App Feed - Outdoors

Scouting prepares for Season 2 of Clean Waterways! Here’s how you can participate.

March 27, 2026 2

Launched last year, the Scouting for Clean Waterways annual initiative is already one of Scouting America’s most impactful projects. Pitch in. Protect our most valuable resource.

Camping

Want to get your Scout to talk? Try a chat around the campfire

March 24, 2026 1

Informal settings like campfires or hikes lower the pressure that comes with direct, structured conversations. It’s a place where teens feel emotionally safe and are more likely to open up.

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