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2020-2021 preview: Northern Tier National High Adventure Program

October 28, 2019 4

Welcome to High-Adventure Week on Bryan on Scouting! Our annual celebration of the BSA’s four national high-adventure bases gives a look at why, how and when to secure a spot for your Scouts. Today, we’re looking at Northern Tier.

Here are some ideas to put outdoor skills into action at Scout meetings

October 24, 2019 2

Outdoor skills aren’t just for the monthly campout. There are plenty of ways your Scouts can hone their outdoor skills on a regular basis.

BSA membership fee to change beginning Jan. 1, 2020

October 23, 2019 268

Starting next year, the Boy Scouts of America membership fee will be $60 a year for all registered youth in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts. The annual fee for adult members and youth in the Exploring program will be $36.

Boys’ Life wants YOU (actually your Scout) to join the magazine advisory team

October 22, 2019 4

Your Scout can tell the editors of Boys’ Life what they want to see in the magazine.

Here’s a simple way of setting up a dining fly in an open field

October 17, 2019 9

A dining fly is one of the first structures you should put up at camp. But what if you’re in an area away from trees, how do you secure one?

Can you hear me now? It’s time for the Jamboree-on-the-Air, Jamboree-on-the-Internet

October 17, 2019 0

The largest Scouting event in the world is set for this weekend: the Jamboree-on-the-Air and Jamboree-on-the-Internet.

Rechecks of criminal backgrounds explained

October 14, 2019 114

The BSA is committed to youth safety, so before your 2020 annual registration can be processed, you’ve got to review the disclosure documentation and sign a background check authorization.

Here’s how to complete a square lashing in half the time

October 10, 2019 12

Making tight wraps and fraps when tying a square lashing can take some time, but not with this method.

Help your Scout discover their future by checking out these scholarships, offers

October 8, 2019 0

Your Scouts can apply for expeditions and scholarships on this page; some application deadlines are at the end of this month.

Remind your Scouts to combat bullying by showing kindness to their classmates

October 8, 2019 3

The BSA is asking Scouts to wear their uniform to school Oct. 16, so they can show their classmates that they have an ally against bullying.