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Cub Scout one of nine finalists to name the 2020 Mars rover, but he needs your vote

January 24, 2020 4

A 10-year-old Webelos Scout from Pennsylvania is a finalist in NASA’s contest to name the 2020 Mars rover. Your vote can help send his name to space.

Make sure you have these essentials for your next Pinewood Derby

January 21, 2020 2

Looking for a list of tasks that will get you and your pack up to speed on hosting a Pinewood Derby?

Two Cub Scouts leaders talking to a group of Cub Scouts

Bright idea: How a ‘good conduct candle’ can improve den meeting behavior

January 17, 2020 6

A good conduct candle is a proven way to mitigate mayhem at den meetings. It’s cheap, easy and gives the Cub Scouts a visual reminder to follow the rules.

Six easy steps to planning the ultimate Pinewood Derby

January 7, 2020 4

These steps should guarantee that you throw a successful and well-run race day event, whether it’s your pack’s first time or 50th.

Can a den chief work with a Cub Scout den of the opposite gender?

December 30, 2019 12

Can a Scouts BSA boy be a den chief for a girl Cub Scout den? Can a Scouts BSA girl be a den chief for a boy Cub Scout den? We asked the expert.

8-year-old Cub Scout raises money for Scouts BSA troop that had its trailer stolen

December 27, 2019 1

Ashley, an 8-year-old Cub Scout, loves camping with her friends. So she knew just how hard it must be to lose all your stuff.

Every year, this pack gathers to assemble Christmas care packages for the troops

December 25, 2019 2

Every year, members of the pack from Madison, Miss., gather to assemble care packages for military personnel deployed overseas.

Exciting change makes this award available to more volunteers

December 16, 2019 19

Updates to the William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer Award make it possible for units to recognize multiple volunteers for their efforts to organize a new unit.

Check out some of the best pack, troop and crew websites of 2019

December 11, 2019 22

After browsing hundreds of unit websites, we came up with a list of 10 that do it really well with clean designs and intelligent organization.

When is Scout Sunday 2020? What about Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah?

December 9, 2019 8

Scout Sunday 2020, held in February, gives Scouts a highly visible way to show their appreciation for faith-based chartered organizations.