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What is BALOO?

April 9, 2022 0

BALOO covers what Cub and Webelos Scout leaders need to know to host a safe and fun pack camping event. And it does so in a single 30-hour weekend — all day Saturday and Sunday morning, for example.

Rethinking the blue and gold banquet

April 2, 2022 1

Many of today’s blue and gold dinners might feature elaborate advancement ceremonies, paid entertainment and big catering bills. We’re here to say, there maybe another way.

All the advantages of recruiting new Cub Scouts in the spring

March 31, 2022 4

Why not recruit new members to your Cub Scout pack in the spring? It doesn’t take very much extra work. In fact, it could actually ease some of the headaches commonly encountered when starting new dens from scratch in the fall.

Visit with Scouts inspires Indiana Secretary of Education to offer strong endorsement

March 10, 2022 0

Jenner attended the luncheon and camne away so impressed that she included a stirring endorsement of Scouting in her Indiana Department of Education email.

The bond between these Eagle Scouts is one that will never be broken

March 3, 2022 1

In a detailed and impassioned letter to Scouting magazine, one deaf Eagle Scout details his memories of his time in Scouting with his three best friends.

The history behind the Pinewood Derby’s success

February 12, 2022 0

What’s the secret to the success of the Pinewood Derby, one of the oldest traditions in Cub Scouts? Find out in this Scouting magazine story from 2013.

Make your Cub Scout’s Pinewood Derby design shine with these Scout Shop accessories

February 10, 2022 0

If your pack hasn’t held its Pinewood Derby yet, check out the accessories available at the Scout Shop that can help your Cub Scouts bring their design visions to life.

Pack flag travels to Antarctica thanks to Scouter who serves as a military pilot

February 9, 2022 1

Scouting flags have zipped around the moon; been flown atop the world’s tallest peaks, like Everest and Kilimanjaro; and have adorned campsites all over the globe. One pack flag was recently unfurled in Antarctica.

Cub Scout creates incredible — and edible! — replica of his favorite Scout camp

February 7, 2022 1

Douglas and his mom created an edible replica of one of his favorite Scouting destinations: Treasure Valley Scout Reservation.

Pinewood Derby scheduling strategies

February 5, 2022 0

The Pinewood Derby is one of the highlights of the Cub Scout year. But it can be challenging to organize it in a way that keeps every family engaged throughout, even if their cars are eliminated from contention early.