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Confidently including Scouts with special needs at summer camp

June 6, 2022 0

“I like to refer to it like learning a dance with the Scouts and parents and leaders, and in this particular case, the camp staff, too. Everybody has to be in communication with each other.”

Founder of mom-and-me Cub Scout event reflects on its legacy

May 9, 2022 7

Updated June 2022: The entire BSA family was saddened to hear of Junell Nichols’ passing a month after this story was originally published. We hope the story serves as a tribute to her life and her

Update to Scouts BSA joining requirements opens the door to more young people

April 28, 2022 15

A change to the Scouts BSA joining requirements will make it easier for young people to join a troop alongside their friends and classmates.

From the Scouting magazine archives: 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.

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.

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.

From the Scouting magazine archives: 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