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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.

A photo of Mary Wright from 1974
App Feed - For Parents

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.

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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.

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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.

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

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.

App Feed - For Parents

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.

App Feed - For Leaders

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.

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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.

Paul Dye inside the NASA control room
Eagle Scout

Paul Dye, Eagle Scout and NASA’s longest-serving flight director, shares how Scouting ‘truly shaped who I am’

January 11, 2021 1

Bryan on Scouting talked with Eagle Scout Paul Dye about Scouting, his job at NASA and how young people can prepare for a career in space.

Exploring

How a school partnership is teaching Wisconsin Explorers how to restore a classic car

December 12, 2020 0

Explorer Post 1967 aims to restore a classic Ford Mustang that a local school district owns.

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