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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.
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Let’s meet this year’s National Order of the Arrow officers

March 23, 2023 0

Zach Grinvalsky, an Eagle Scout from the Tidewater Council, has been elected by his peers to serve as the 2023 Order of the Arrow national chief.

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Acoustic Music Camp should strike a chord with music lovers

March 21, 2023 0

Beginners and advanced players alike are invited to the Summit Bechtel Reserve this August for Acoustic Music Camp.

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Want to be at the Jamboree? Here’s how to go as a visitor

February 27, 2023 0

Visitor tickets are now available for certain days of the 20th installment of this flagship BSA event.

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Extreme Makeovers, Round 47: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

February 9, 2023 0

The latest batch of 10 projects — from eight different states — includes building gardens, painting tables and repairing cannons.

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Take time to focus on reverence during Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath, Scout Jumuah

January 31, 2023 7

Each February, around the time of the BSA’s birthday, we ask Scouts to focus on the 12th point of the Scout Law: reverent.

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Let’s look at the awesome projects these Eagle Scout Adams award winners did

January 30, 2023 0

Each national service territory will review the council winners and select a territorial winner.

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Eagle Scout adds name to the few that have completed the Race Across America

January 24, 2023 0

About 300 or so people have completed the epic journey in its four-decade history. Phil Fox finished it on his first attempt last summer, earning the “rookie of the year” honor and ending the race in fifth place overall.

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Lions, Tigers, Bears – and sharks! How an aquarium overnighter enhanced this pack’s program

January 17, 2023 0

The pack often plans a family overnighter every year. In the past, the Cub Scouts and their parents have slept at zoos and aboard an aircraft carrier. This was the first time they’ve stayed at an aquarium. 

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Scouts can become yo-yo masters with this cool Duncan program

December 6, 2022 0

We’ve told you before about the Cub Scout Yo-Yo Preview Adventure. But did you know that Duncan Toys also offers a fun yo-yo program for older Scouts, featuring an awesome set of badges? 

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Find your next adventure at BSA council camps

November 3, 2022 2

You often think of your council camp for summer or winter camp, but many councils offer camping opportunities throughout the year, providing the same fun activities Scouts enjoy during weeklong camps.

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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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