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Artemis II Update! Follow a lunar flyby and keep your merit badge quest moving.

March 31, 2026 4

The fly-by on Monday could set a record for the farthest anyone has traveled from Earth, breaking the current record – 248,655 miles away – set in 1970 by the Apollo 13 crew.

A photo of a youth using a VR headset at a recent Winterfest event

Registration is open for one of Scouting’s most unique events for older youth

November 18, 2025 2

The 2026 version of Winterfest, a signature event for Explorers, Venturers, Sea Scouts and older Scouts BSA youth, will take place from Feb. 6–8, 2026, in the scenic Great Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

These Scouts were the stars of a film festival-themed camporee

October 31, 2024 1

Camp Agawam was overrun by zombies, ghosts and evil rats. Fortunately, Scouts were in control of the situation.

Worth Reading: Check out this fascinating new interview with the first woman president of Exploring

April 10, 2024 0

A longtime BSA volunteer recently caught up with the first woman president of Exploring and asked her to reflect on her experience from 50 years ago.

Mark your calendars for Scouting events, including religious observances

August 15, 2023 3

As you plan your unit’s upcoming year, you might want to mark down annual celebrations and events.

You can help update Learning for Life curriculum

May 23, 2023 0

Applications are being accepted through May 26, and those hired will work on the project over this summer.

Eagle Scout strives to promote disability inclusion in space exploration

March 6, 2023 1

Zach Damon’s passion for advancing the aspirations of people who have disabilities has launched him into a whole other pursuit.

Check out this TV show created entirely by Michigan Scouts

September 30, 2022 0

Putting together a TV news show takes teamwork, hard work and creativity. It probably shouldn’t be surprising that a group of Scouts would be so good at it.

Rockets, robots and recruiting: Maryland Exploring post finds a winning combination

September 20, 2021 0

The Exploring post’s winning formula isn’t some patented secret. It goes like this: keep it interesting, keep it immersive and keep it fun.

BSA membership fee to change beginning Aug. 1, 2021

June 8, 2021 22

The Boy Scouts of America has worked to keep the annual membership fee as low as possible, but with rising operating costs, the fee will be increased to maintain the program.