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Drone-focused Explorer post offers path to careers that are really taking off

February 27, 2019 3

Members of Explorer Post 1194 of the Mecklenburg County Council learn how drones are used in business, use simulators and enjoy plenty of actual flying.

Eagle Scout

For his Eagle project, this Scout and Fire Explorer restored a 1956 Chevrolet truck

September 24, 2018 4

For his Eagle Scout service project, Koren Ernst completed a full external restoration of a historic Chevrolet truck owned by his city’s fire department.

Exploring

Law Enforcement Explorer saves coworkers stabbed at Target store in Georgia

September 14, 2018 4

A Law Enforcement Explorer from Georgia is credited with saving the lives of two Target coworkers who were stabbed during a robbery at the store.

Exploring

At inaugural Health Care Explorer Camp, young people learn by actually doing

August 31, 2018 0

At the inaugural Health Care Explorer Camp in New Jersey, 10 Explorers ages 14 to 18 got a hands-on introduction to the fast-paced, challenging field of medicine.

Cub Scouting

17 photos that show how the Scouting 500 in Kansas City kicked fun into high gear

October 5, 2017 18

Last month’s Scouting 500 at Kansas Speedway welcomed 13,000 youth and adults to one of the largest Scouting events of the year.

Exploring

Wisconsin police Explorer saves fellow student from choking

March 24, 2017 2

A high school freshman from La Crosse, Wis., used skilled he learned as a Law Enforcement Explorer to save a fellow student from choking.

Exploring

Thumbs up: Vote BL as your favorite magazine cover of 2016

January 5, 2017 2

Vote for Boys’ Life’s September 2016 cover in the American Society of Magazine Editors Best Cover Contest. Registering your Like takes just a second.

Exploring

U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO to companies: Use Exploring to build a talent pipeline

August 25, 2016 0

Thomas Donohue, an Eagle Scout who is president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, sees Exploring as a way for companies to develop a talent pipeline.

Exploring

How Scouts, Explorers in North Texas are supporting Dallas Police

July 14, 2016 0

For decades, the Dallas-based Circle Ten Council and the Dallas Police Department have been partners in developing young people into responsible adults.

Cub Scouting

Become a better-informed Cub Scout, Boy Scout or Exploring leader while you drive to work

May 13, 2016 9

Commute happy with the Boy Scouts of America’s monthly podcasts for Scout leaders: CubCast, ScoutCast and the new ExploringCast

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