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The perfect family vacation: Philmont! (Plus how to get a discount.)

April 7, 2026 0

The Philmont Training Center has you covered this summer. Adventure and family fun for kids of all ages are available – and affordable.

Hats off to this Cub Scout’s Mount Rushmore project

April 1, 2026 2

Cub Scout pack works to deliver what all Americans agree is a crucial addition to Mount Rushmore — a top hat for Abraham Lincoln.

Can AI help you create the best packing list ever? We found out.

February 20, 2026 5

We asked Artificial Intelligence to generate a camping list. How did it do? See what’s on the list and what our experts said.

Troop Traditions: See what this council and the KC Royals have in common

February 17, 2026 1

Scouting America councils organize amazing annual events for their troops and packs. Read about this baseball outing in Kansas City.

How the Super Bowl can inspire Scouts to earn merit badges

February 5, 2026 0

Sure, the Super Bowl is all about athletics, and, yep, there’s a merit badge for that! But there are merit badges for plenty of other non-sports-related activities at the Super Bowl too!

See which Eagle Scout could play in Sunday’s Super Bowl

February 2, 2026 0

Seattle Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert, an Eagle Scout since 2012, is expected to suit up for Sunday’s Super Bowl.

Pro racing meets Pinewood Derby in this fun event

January 27, 2026 0

Scouting America held a Pinewood Derby in conjunction with the World of Outlaws sprint car season finale in Charlotte, North Carolina. See how it came together!