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  • [ January 9, 2026 ] Fidget blankets, Polar Express and more Christmas trees in the latest Scouting news Scouting in the News
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What you need to know about the latest updates to the Guide to Advancement

January 27, 2025 5

The Guide to Advancement 2025, the latest version of the one, true official source for all things related to advancement in every Scouting America program, has just been released.

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Here’s how to get your Scout’s Pinewood Derby car design on a real race car

January 6, 2025 0

Since its beginning, Pinewood Derby cars have been miniature, unmanned versions of race cars. Now Cub Scouts have the chance to see their car as a full-size race car, complete with a driver. Zachary Tinkle,

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Meet the Manufacturing USA ‘Modern Maker’ who got his start with Pinewood Derby cars

January 2, 2025 0

Working in the manufacturing industry often requires problem-solving, ingenuity and curiosity – the same qualities needed to successfully build and race a Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby car.

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Cub Scouting’s Family & Reverence Adventures are great for winter break

December 9, 2024 2

Cub Scouting’s Family & Reverence Adventures are designed to build values for Scouts and instill meaningful connections within a Scout’s family, making them the perfect activity for everyone during the holidays.

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How to recruit Cub Scouts the easy way

November 19, 2024 4

Some Cub Scout leaders create buzz around their packs outside of their typical recruitment events. Intentionally or not, Pack 758 of Carrollton, Texas, did just that this weekend, and I got a front-row seat for the

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Council’s weekend beach cleanup events continue to grow

November 7, 2024 0

Scouts enjoy helping their communities – and one council has seen the impact their Scouts are ready to make.

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Your Webelos Scout can learn yo-yo fun with this Adventure

October 2, 2024 0

The Yo-Yo Cub Scout Adventure combines fun and education for a fantastic experience Webelos Scouts can enjoy.

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This pack adopts family’s service project to help underserved students

September 26, 2024 0

Working with a grocery store and local television station, Pack 443 in Spanish Springs, Nev., gathered enough school supplies to fill 150 backpacks.

App Feed - Cub Scouts

How to create your own Scouting recruiting flyers in just 5 minutes

September 10, 2024 3

The Scouting America Brand Center’s #AdventureOn! DIY templates are intended to simplify the process of creating custom recruiting assets for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA.

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What you need to know about Webelos, Arrow of Light and Scouts BSA camping

August 30, 2024 14

Whether fall temperatures have already arrived in your region, or even if they’re still a couple months away, now seems like a good time to review what you need to know about Webelos, Arrow of Light and Scouts BSA camping.

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