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Watch Fox’s footage of Jeff Gordon’s pinewood derby race

April 7, 2010 0

http://www.youtube.com/v/6319IDyaKTE&fs=1 Last month, we told you about Jeff Gordon's pinewood derby race against Atlanta-area Cub Scouts. You read about how Fox's national broadcast team was there to film a special story to air before Gordon's

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Racing on their terms, Atlanta-area Cub Scouts take on Jeff Gordon

March 5, 2010 2

In a grueling 500-mile race, who would win: a NASCAR champion or a Cub Scout? No contest. Besides, the BSA’s Health and Safety team would surely frown on hearing about an unlicensed 11-year-old driving a

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Centennial rank advancement badges now available for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts

February 9, 2010 3

Have you ever thought to yourself, “Oh, to be young again?” The time-honored phrase must ring true now for you former Scouts with the release of special 2010 rank-advancement insignia. If you were still of

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Having a BSA birthday party this weekend? Send us your photos!

February 5, 2010 0

Have you heard? Monday is the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. On Feb. 8, 1910, the BSA was founded. That makes Feb. 8, 2010, the perfect time for a party. We’re sure

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Check out the expanded Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Web site

January 7, 2010 3

Whatever your Cub Scout-age boys love to do, there’s probably a belt loop for it. Whether it’s Geology or Golf, Music or Marbles, Science or Soccer—there’s plenty for everyone in the 25 Academics and 26

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Share your Scouting-related Thanksgiving plans

November 23, 2009 2

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, we at Cracker Barrel want to know: What are you doing with your Scout unit this Thanksgiving weekend? Share your plans in the comments section below. The BSA

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The 10 elements of a great Cub Scout camp

November 9, 2009 3

Want to make Cub Scout camps a great experience for boys? Then just make sure the camp has these 10 simple elements, courtesy of Dennis Kampa of the Rocky Mountain Council: Top-notch camp leadership and

Cub Scouting

UACANSV (Using Acronyms Can Alienate New Scout Volunteers)

October 27, 2009 11

Here’s a quick test of acronyms and initialisms for you. How many of these 10 can you name? BALOO PLC NAYLE ASPL COPE NYLT JOTA FOS NESA YIS Scroll to check your work…    

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