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Gina Circelli is the senior digital editor for Scout Life. She loves sharing news about Scouts who shake up pop culture or contribute to their communities in big ways.
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Add to our list of big and small ways to say thanks to Scouting volunteers

October 21, 2025 2

Recognition comes in two forms, formal and informal. Both can be powerful, and both help Scouting’s adult leaders feel valued.

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The October issue of Scout Life is all treats (and a few tricky jokes)

October 1, 2025 1

The October 2025 issue of Scout Life is fall-ing into mailboxes everywhere, and this month is packed with Halloween surprises and animal adventures.

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This Eagle Scout’s mission earned her TIME’s Kid of the Year

September 30, 2025 2

Tejasvi Manoj, at just 16 years old, created Shield Seniors, a cybersecurity web platform designed for older adults.

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Scouts with big stories land in SL Headliners! Know others who should be featured here?

September 24, 2025 0

Scouting imbues young people with all kinds of exceptional skills. Often, those skills result in major achievements in other areas of their lives. That’s where SL Headliners comes into play. Every month, Scout Life magazine

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The most popular elective Adventures in Cub Scouts

September 17, 2025 3

Ready to put the adventure in elective adventure?  This top ten list will put your pack on top when it comes to activities kids LOVE.

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Two new merit badge concepts join the Scouts BSA Test Lab

September 10, 2025 8

As promised, the Scouts BSA Test Lab is growing! Two exciting new concepts are now available for Scouts to explore and provide feedback on. A Sewing and Needlework merit badge and a Physics merit badge

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How to create eye-catching recruitment materials with customizable templates from the Brand Center

September 2, 2025 0

Whether you need a flyer for an upcoming recruitment night, a poster to hang at your local elementary school or a social media frame to use on your troop’s Facebook, the Brand Center has your back.

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Den meeting decks now available at Scout Shop: Plan your meeting in minutes!

August 18, 2025 3

Planning your den meetings just got a lot easier (and way more fun).

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What smart Scout leaders do right after summer camp

August 5, 2025 0

As Scouts return from their summer adventures, there’s nothing quite like post-camp energy. And many leaders know it’s this contagious enthusiasm that, when channeled correctly, can bring even more young people into Scouting programs. After

Adventure On 2023 Social Media Image - #AdventureOn - Two cub scouts with arms around each other at the playground; jungle gym; friends; pals
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Share your go-to ideas with the Cub Scout community using this new resource

August 4, 2025 2

The Cub Scout team is excited to launch a new way for you to share your great Cub Scouting ideas: a crowdsourced hub for activities, games and ceremonies.

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