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Cubmaster shares lyrics for funny pack song he penned

July 9, 2020 0

Do you want to learn how to sing, “Gee, I Wish I Was Back in the Cub Scouts”? Share your fun Scouting songs in the comments.

Life Scout creates flag retirement boxes for his community and shares how you can make them, too

July 2, 2020 3

This Scout wanted to do more than help his community. He wanted to help other Scouts do the same.

BSA recalls Cub Scout Outdoor Activity pins sold between April 2016 and January 2020

July 1, 2020 8

The Boy Scouts of America announced a voluntary recall of Cub Scout Outdoor Activity pins that depict a gold animal paw painted on a blue background.

Encourage your Scouts to find adventure with National Geographic’s Explorer Academy book series

June 30, 2020 0

National Geographic’s Explorer Academy book series incorporates scientific and cultural elements, exploration of important ideas and values, critical skill-building and examples of upstanding characters.

Listen to your favorite songs from the now-digital Cub Scout Songbook

June 30, 2020 3

If you don’t know an octave from a treble clef, you might be a little intimidated by sheet music. Wouldn’t it be helpful if you can hear how a song goes?

Florida brother, sister earn Sea Scouting’s top rank

June 25, 2020 1

Harvey and Taylor Morrissey of Sea Scout Ship 116 in Ocala, Fla., both earned Sea Scouting’s top rank this year — a rare feat.

Answering common questions about the BSA’s commitment to act against racial injustice

June 24, 2020 55

The National Service Center has fielded many questions about the statement on helping combat racial injustice as an organization. Here are answers to a few of the most common.

All about the Woods Services Award and this year’s recipient

June 23, 2020 0

Scouts and Scouters serve their communities, nation and world. The BSA offers special awards for certain accomplishments and extraordinary service — one such award is the Woods Services Award.

2020 Eagle Project of the Year: He used STEM to build school seating

June 15, 2020 8

Alex Arehart of Troop 85 in Beavercreek, Ohio, had a concrete idea for his Eagle Scout project. As a result, he received the 2020 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award.

14 Scouters receive 2020 Silver Buffalo Award, Scouting’s top honor for volunteers

June 9, 2020 4

This year’s Silver Buffalo Award recipients combined have given more than 400 years of service to Scouting.