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Here’s definitive visual proof that Andy from ‘Toy Story’ was a Scout

June 17, 2019 29

Thanks to an eagle-eyed Scout, we have conclusive visual evidence that the owner of all those playthings in the Toy Story movies was in Scouting.

Eagle Scout receives letter from … wait for it … Lin-Manuel Miranda

May 17, 2019 10

When Carter Smyke finished the requirements for the Eagle Scout award, his mom took a chance and contacted Lin-Manuel Miranda, who created “Hamilton.”

Is your district on this fascinating list of the BSA’s most popular district names?

May 8, 2019 31

A look at the nationwide list of BSA districts reveals a fascinating find: a number of districts share their names with districts in other councils.

#GetReadyforCamp: A week full of deals, contests and prizes no Scout should miss

May 7, 2019 5

Scout Shop has huge surprises for shoppers next week. To help you #GetReadyForCamp, it’s rolling out an epic lineup of incentives. (Pro tip: Read this entire post to find out how you can start taking

Dog gone! The puppy ate this Scout’s merit badge, and wait till you hear which one

May 6, 2019 9

This true tale of canine consumption gets even better when you realize which merit badge Molly, the Australian shepard puppy, munched down.

Are dogs ticklish? And exactly what does that have to do with Scouting?

April 17, 2019 4

We’re tackling kids’ toughest questions in an entertaining and educational podcast called PodAsk, brought to you by Boys’ Life.

Philmont prepares to give the Tooth of Time a good brushing

April 1, 2019 21

Yes, you read that right. Philmont Scout Ranch has announced plans to clean its most famous mountain for the first time since the 1940s.

Golden Spoon Award ignites friendly but fierce intratroop cooking competition

March 29, 2019 31

A troop in Illinois, fed up with boring hot dogs for dinner, launched a cooking competition that has improved the Scouts’ culinary skills.

Minor league baseball team plays in ‘Scout uniform’ jerseys

March 25, 2019 36

The Triple-A team has unveiled the special Scouting-themed jersey its players will wear on Scout Day this season. And it looks fantastic.

Check out the latest official merit badge rankings: 1 to 137

February 11, 2019 30

First Aid merit badge extended its reign atop the charts in 2018, while the Exploration, Animation and Bugling merit badges each saw double-digit gains.