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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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2022 merit badge rankings: A new chart-topper emerges

February 28, 2023 13

Let’s take a look at what changed, what stayed the same and what took the prize as our most highly earned merit badge of last year.

Staff at the Summit
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Everything you need to know about working at a high-adventure base or BSA camp

February 21, 2023 3

Each summer, thousands of seasonal staff bring outdoor adventure to life for Scouts from across the world. Ever wondered who makes up this staff?

Girl Cub Scout Petting a horse
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This acronym is the secret to the strongest Cub Scout packs around the country

December 19, 2022 3

Use SAFE to prepare for all your Scouting activities!

sibling brother sitting on sofa playing online video games with headset in living room during weekend
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Calling all gamers: Sign up for the BSA Esports Tournament Series

September 29, 2022 4

The BSA has teamed up with Rally Cry to bring Scouts a tournament series this fall. Here’s how to register.

Chess Trek on Tuesdays
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Tune into the new #TrekOnTuesday for a month of giveaways!

January 25, 2022 0

Starting Tuesday, Feb. 1, #TrekAt2 will make the transition to #TrekOnTuesdays. That means Scout Life is going live on Facebook at a time YOU select as the best for your family’s schedule.

Chess Fest
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Take a look at Scout Life’s virtual Chess Fest: Watch it all here!

November 15, 2021 5

The Scout Life team brings you chess experts, tips to improve your game, a DIY chess set how-to and an epic chess game!

Scouting Tips

Catch tonight’s webinar for tips on how to get more Scouts in your troop!

September 30, 2021 0

The marketing and membership webinar series is bringing you a much-requested topic with some of the most knowledgeable and energetic guest speakers in Scouting. Tonight (Sept. 30) at 8 p.m. Eastern, gain strategies for growing

Scouting Tips

TONIGHT: Be the first to hear a special, exciting announcement!

September 29, 2021 0

Scouting’s next big adventure is on the way! And you could be the first to hear about it. What is it you ask? You’ve got to tune in to find out. That’s right – there’s

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On your period and headed on a camping trip? Here’s what you need to know

September 28, 2021 8

Check out these well-used, well-tested tips for making your period just part of the journey

Scout Invention Showcase
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Meet the TIME Kid of the Year and show off your own inventions this Saturday on Facebook Live!

August 26, 2021 0

As part of the National Capital Area Council’s STEM Speaker Series, Gitanjali will join us live on Facebook this Saturday, August 28 at 4 p.m. Central, to answer your questions and celebrate other Scout inventors

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