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7 ‘Scout Life’ crafts to keep your Scouts busy this holiday break

December 13, 2023 0

‘Tis the season to get your kids crafting! When holiday break rolls around and temperatures continue to drop, there’s no need for your Scouts to sit around bored. Scout Life’s kid-approved projects are here to

A photo of the Beagle Scout Snoopy parade float

Look for the Scout connection in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade

November 20, 2023 1

Beagle Scout Snoopy will be one of the floats in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Resting on the brim of his Scout hat will be none other than Woodstock.

A photo of Scouts BSA Troop 1452 at the Cincinnati Comic Expo

You might be surprised to learn where this troop showed up to recruit

November 1, 2023 2

I hear a lot about Scout units across the country taking advantage of community events to promote their programs. But I was a little bit surprised when I heard from Troop 1452 in Cincinnati.

A photo of Reba McEntire and a group of Cub Scouts

Country music superstar buys popcorn from local Cub Scouts

October 11, 2023 0

Reba McEntire, one of the most successful recording artists of all time, who just happened to be shopping (by herself!) when she noticed the Cub Scouts selling popcorn and walked over to say hello.

What’s the most “indulgent” piece of camping gear you’ve ever purchased?

September 21, 2023 6

One of my coworkers tipped me off to this fascinating thread over on the r/BSA subreddit, and boy, did the people show up with answers!

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A NESA gift membership is ideal for Eagle Scout graduates

May 30, 2023 2

If you search the internet for “best graduation gifts,” you’ll find ideas ranging from practical to downright exorbitant. After a significant amount of Googling, I couldn’t find anything more useful than the suggestion I got from a coworker: a gift membership to the National Eagle Scout Association.

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7 ‘Scout Life’ crafts to keep your Scouts busy this holiday break

Look for the Scout connection in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade

You might be surprised to learn where this troop showed up to recruit

Country music superstar buys popcorn from local Cub Scouts

What’s the most “indulgent” piece of camping gear you’ve ever purchased?

A NESA gift membership is ideal for Eagle Scout graduates

Before entering hospice, Jimmy Carter joined his grandchild’s Scout troop on a walk

BSA introduces high-tech alternative to strenuous 50-Miler requirements

Scouting in 2123: a futurist weighs in