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  • [ May 21, 2022 ] From the Scouting magazine archives: A year with a new-Scout patrol App Feed - Scouts BSA
  • [ May 20, 2022 ] Be Prepared for some Scouts to get homesick this summer App Feed - For Parents
  • [ May 19, 2022 ] Happy 50th birthday to NESA! Here are 5 things you need to know about the National Eagle Scout Association Alumni
  • [ May 18, 2022 ] Here’s an Eagle Scout congratulatory letter request template to use or adapt App Feed - For Parents
  • [ May 17, 2022 ] With BSA’s international travel ban lifted, troop enjoys scuba adventure in Honduras App Feed - Outdoors

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App Feed - Outdoors

Astronomy merit badge-seeking Scouts discover Scouting on distant planet

April 1, 2022 12

Scientists working with Scouts to complete the Astronomy merit badge uncovered evidence of Scouting on another planet.

App Feed - For Parents

Celebrate the BSA’s 112th birthday by solving these 12 Scouting-themed Wordles

February 8, 2022 4

It’s the BSA’s birthday, and to celebrate, we’ve created 12 Scouting-themed Wordle puzzles just for you. Happy birthday, BSA!

App Feed - Cub Scouts

Cub Scout creates incredible — and edible! — replica of his favorite Scout camp

February 7, 2022 1

Douglas and his mom created an edible replica of one of his favorite Scouting destinations: Treasure Valley Scout Reservation.

App Feed - Scouts BSA

Brother-sister Scout duo shines on ‘American Ninja Warrior Junior’

November 18, 2021 1

Now that their episodes have aired, Sydney, from Troop 7332, and Dylan, a member of Troop 332, both in Columbus, Ohio, can finally share what it was like.

App Feed - For Parents

‘Gus’ illustrator, 95, honored at Connecticut Yankee Council camporee

November 16, 2021 0

Orlando Busino, 95, was recently honored for his 52 years of contributions to the BSA at a Connecticut Yankee Council camporee.

App Feed - Famous Scouts

Paul McCartney says his time as a Scout in England inspired the song ‘Eleanor Rigby’ 

November 3, 2021 4

Paul McCartney was a Scout as a boy, and he recently shared the story of how a Scouting experience inspired the song “Eleanor Rigby.”

App Feed - Cub Scouts

There are six (yes, six) sets of twins in this Cub Scout pack from Louisiana

October 13, 2021 2

Imagine the pressure of learning names when your pack’s roster includes twins — not one or two sets of twins but six. 

App Feed

First Class Scout constructs impressive Lego World War II battleship 

October 7, 2021 3

This project required about 10,000 Lego pieces — none of which came from a kit with instructions.

Fun

Can you solve these Scouting-themed crossword clues from The New York Times?

August 20, 2021 6

Hundreds of Scouting-themed crossword clues and answers have appeared in The New York Times over the years. Can you answer these 10?

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Top 5 merit badges for fans of the Olympics and future Olympians

July 23, 2021 1

As we unite to cheer on the athletes of Team USA be sure to review the “Top 5 merit badges for fans of the Olympics and future Olympians.”

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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting and a contributing writer.


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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Scout Life magazine and Bryan on Scouting, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.

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