Michael Freeman, Author at Bryan on Scouting

A COVID-friendly, non-contact, high-profit fundraiser for your Scout unit

August 18, 2020 0

Now is the time to start planning your unit’s fall fundraiser. One company has a way your unit can provide beautiful, festive products while doing so safely for Scouts and customers alike during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pennsylvania troop builds museum in meeting place for its Scouting memorabilia

August 13, 2020 0

This troop had nearly 90 years of awards and records to display in its Scout room.

Experts provide support for coping with COVID-19

August 11, 2020 0

We’re a few months into coping with the COVID-19 pandemic — though it probably feels like so much longer.

Download these planning resources for your next Scouting year

August 6, 2020 3

Boys’ Life magazine offers free, downloadable calendars, notebooks and charts to help you Be Prepared and continue Scouting efficiently.

Venturer’s conservation project involves worldwide effort to pick up 1 million pieces of trash

August 4, 2020 2

During a pandemic, Scouts have had to get creative to continue their adventures and service. Sometimes, the changes transformed their plans into something much greater than they conceived.

Building model trains at home can put your Scout on track to earning the Railroading merit badge

July 30, 2020 2

During this pandemic, trying a new hobby might be a fun way to pass the time at home.

Scouter shares moments of watching son with cerebral palsy march in the Rose Parade

July 21, 2020 1

Let’s look back at one Eagle Scout’s experience marching in the big parade.

Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 20

July 16, 2020 3

Chapter 20 of Scouts Then and Now includes more before-and-after photos that show the transformative power of Scouting. Scouting really does change lives.

BSA postpones 2021 National Jamboree because of COVID-19 pandemic

July 14, 2020 22

The unpredictability of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the impact it has had on BSA councils so far prompted the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 National Jamboree.

Ask the Expert: Can you earn the 50-Miler Award on horseback?

July 14, 2020 4

What does the horseshoe mean on this award?