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Council’s fundraiser draws NASCAR star

June 13, 2022 0

After taking a hiatus the last two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event returned last week in a big way, with NASCAR star Ryan Newman acting as headliner.

Scouts in Action is 75 years old; long live Scouts in Action

June 1, 2022 3

What started as a single, albeit inspiring, one-off has turned into one of the most popular pages of Scout Life magazine.

Astronomy merit badge-seeking Scouts discover Scouting on distant planet

April 1, 2022 13

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

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!

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.

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 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.”

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 4

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