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  • [ July 9, 2025 ] In case you missed it: Every merit badge pamphlet is now available for free online App Feed - Scouts BSA
  • [ July 8, 2025 ] The Big Blue Boy Scout is back on the big screen — and it’s (mostly) super App Feed - Famous Scouts
  • [ July 7, 2025 ] Rocketry team made up of Scouts BSA members brings home international championship App Feed - Scouts BSA
  • [ July 4, 2025 ] This Fourth of July, Scouts salute veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week App Feed - Scouts BSA
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App Feed - For Leaders

Do the Cub Scout program updates require leaders to take new training?

June 19, 2024 6

Here’s what’s changed and what hasn’t changed when it comes to Cub Scout position-specific online training.

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Celebration time! The Cub Scout program update is finally here

June 3, 2024 10

The 2024 Cub Scout program update is here. Officially announced last fall, the new program officially launched on Saturday and is effective immediately.

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See how these Cub Scouts served their communities

April 11, 2024 0

Your Scout’s service doesn’t always have be that grand. Your youth can follow the Scout Oath by helping other people at all times, in little or big gestures.

App Feed - Cub Scouts

Five concerns parents might have about the move from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA

February 15, 2024 5

Below are five questions parents might have about the move from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA, based on my own experience and on conversations I’ve had with others who have gone through the same thing.

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When is Scout Sunday 2024? What about Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah?

February 1, 2024 12

According to the BSA’s Calendar of Religious Observances, the three observances will fall on the same weekend this year.

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App Feed - Cub Scouts

How cold is too cold for Cub Scout winter camping?

January 29, 2024 2

There is no national policy for Cub Scout winter camping temperatures. Instead, this is a local council-based discussion and decision.

App Feed - Cub Scouts

Debuting tonight: The first of three episodes of #CubChatLive Prime Time

January 16, 2024 0

#CubChatLive Prime Time debuts tonight — Jan. 16, 2024 — at 7 p.m. Central. You can watch on Facebook or YouTube.

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7 ‘Scout Life’ crafts to keep your Scouts busy this holiday break

December 13, 2023 0

‘Tis the season to get your kids crafting! When holiday break rolls around and temperatures continue to drop, there’s no need for your Scouts to sit around bored. Scout Life’s kid-approved projects are here to

App Feed - Cub Scouts

Bookmark these four resources to keep up with the Cub Scout program updates

November 30, 2023 3

The BSA is at the very start of what will be a monthslong rollout of information about the latest Cub Scout program updates. In order to make sure you’re getting only the most accurate information, here are four resources for you to keep your eyes on.

App Feed - For Leaders

Let’s tip our caps to Chief Scout Executive Roger Mosby as he retires

November 27, 2023 5

Before he left his office at the BSA National Council headquarters in Irving, Texas, Mosby was kind enough to sit down with me one last time and reflect on his time as Chief Scout Executive.

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Aaron Derr

Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


Michael Freeman

Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


Sheniece Chappell

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


Bryan Wendell

Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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