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  • [ June 27, 2025 ] This Week in Scouting: Eagle Scout projects promote access and inclusion App Feed - Eagle Scouts
  • [ June 26, 2025 ] Extreme Makeovers, Round 64: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos App Feed - Eagle Scouts
  • [ June 25, 2025 ] This inspiring initiative at a Texas university is partly powered by Eagle Scouts Alumni
  • [ June 23, 2025 ] Here’s one big reason to make your 2026 high-adventure base reservation now App Feed - For Parents
  • [ June 20, 2025 ] The National Venturing Committee offers two key tools to help Venturers lead their adventures App Feed - Outdoors

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Why is an NFL running back at this Scout video shoot?

June 18, 2025 5

We’ve got a powerful message and a high-profile partner to help you spread the word about Scouting.

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The new online pack meeting resources make planning meetings fun, simple and easy

June 5, 2025 0

The pack meeting is a time to build positive relationships among the families in the pack. These new resources will make planning one much easier.

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NYLT Leadership Academy is life-changing — take it from these Scouts

May 29, 2025 0

This summer, the NYLT Leadership Academy is offering three weeks of courses: one at the NorCal Adventure Area in California, another in Washington, D.C., and one at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.

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Find adventures close to home like this Indiana troop did

May 27, 2025 0

Last year, Troop 202 of Carmel, Ind., found an awesome outing about a 30-minute drive away.

2025 National Annual Meeting - Duty to God Breakfast
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Everything that’s happened at Scouting America’s National Annual Meeting so far

May 15, 2025 0

Not in Orlando for Scouting America’s National Annual Meeting (NAM)? We’ve got you covered.

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Scouting America recognizes the 2025 recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award, presented for distinguished service to youth

May 15, 2025 0

The 2025 recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award include volunteers from all over the country who have shaped almost every aspect of Scouting. Each of them has provided truly noteworthy and extraordinary service to youth.

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The Aviation merit badge just got a first-class upgrade: introducing a new digital experience

May 14, 2025 2

The Aviation merit badge is officially the first to feature an online, interactive resource guide packed with multimedia tools.

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Meet Devang Desai, Scouting America’s newest national commissioner

May 14, 2025 0

Incoming national commissioner, Devang Desai, envisions opportunities to retell the organization’s incredible century-long history as well as showcase the many ways today’s youth can grow and have fun in Scouting.

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Upper Crust Food Service is the answer to your camp’s food service needs

May 13, 2025 0

There are two things that can utterly ruin a Scout camp experience: bad weather and bad food. You can’t control the first, but you can control the second.

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Here’s why you should go to the 2025 National Outdoor Conference

May 8, 2025 0

Every other year, Scouting America volunteers and professionals meet for four days in the fall to learn new methods, share ideas and check out the latest in outdoor gear and programs.

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    This inspiring initiative at a Texas university is partly powered by Eagle Scouts
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    June 23, 2025 0
  • The National Venturing Committee offers two key tools to help Venturers lead their adventures
    June 20, 2025 0

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Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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