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  • [ June 9, 2023 ] Baden-Powell’s car on display at British Scouting event, plus other good news from this week App Feed - For Parents
  • [ June 8, 2023 ] Blast off safely with water-bottle rockets at your next unit event App Feed
  • [ June 7, 2023 ] Extreme Makeovers, Round 49: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos App Feed
  • [ June 6, 2023 ] This troop has served the same historic site for more than 40 years App Feed - Scouts BSA
  • [ June 5, 2023 ] Meet Darrell White, a 65-year-old brand-new Eagle Scout App Feed - Eagle Scouts

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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.
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Blast off safely with water-bottle rockets at your next unit event

June 8, 2023 0

Combine high-flying rockets with the cool spray of water and you’ve got an exciting way to have some summertime fun.

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Extreme Makeovers, Round 49: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

June 7, 2023 0

The latest batch of 10 projects — from nine different states — includes renovating church courtyards, filling backpacks for children and repainting a fighter jet.

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Scouters receive 2023 Silver Buffalo, Silver Antelope awards, Scouting’s top national and territorial volunteer honors

June 1, 2023 4

The Silver Buffalo and Silver Antelope recipients were honored at this year’s National Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

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You can help update Learning for Life curriculum

May 23, 2023 0

Applications are being accepted through May 26, and those hired will work on the project over this summer.

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Report to the Nation delegation attends White House ceremony as special guests

May 4, 2023 1

President Joe Biden invited the delegation to be special guests for a military arrival ceremony for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and about 2,000 dignitaries and guests.

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Eagle Scout helps keep family tradition going on cattle ranch

May 3, 2023 0

Like in Scouting, where Scouts work together in patrols, families work together to keep their farm or ranch going.

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Paleontologist shares why dinosaurs are exciting and how you can inspire your kids

May 3, 2023 0

Your Scout can get excited about dinosaurs, no matter their age, by checking out National Geographic Kids’ DinoMAYnia, a monthlong celebration of all things dinosaurs.

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Sea Scout becomes first in council to earn Duke of Edinburgh’s award

May 1, 2023 3

Eliza Sutton saw how earning The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award would enhance her personal organization and leadership skills — and even how she plays the viola. 

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Report to the Nation delegates challenge U.S. representative to push-up contest

April 27, 2023 1

As the Scout delegation challenged a U.S. representative to support America’s youth and the BSA, one Scout had an extra challenge in mind.

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Take the next step at NYLT Leadership Academy this summer

April 20, 2023 0

The academy, established in 2006, trains hundreds of NYLT graduates to teach leadership models and skills to others.

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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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