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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.

‘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.

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

November 3, 2021 3

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

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.

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.

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?

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.”

On July 3, watch the final ‘Scout Saturday Live,’ the show made by and for Scouts

June 30, 2021 0

“Scout Saturday Live!,” the YouTube show created by Scouts for Scouts will air its series finale at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, July 3.

Find your Scout’s favorite merit badge from this list, and we’ll suggest the perfect book

June 25, 2021 5

Simply find the merit badge your Scout likes most from the list, and we’ll suggest the accompanying book.

Not-so-buried treasure: ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ revealed that Indy is a Life Scout

June 16, 2021 6

The prologue of 1989’s “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” reveals that the title character was a Boy Scout while growing up in Utah.