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Let’s take a moment to watch the Oregon Trail Council’s video on Scouting safely

February 14, 2023 2

A safety related incident in 2018 prompted the Oregon Trail Council to reemphasize their efforts to communicate the BSA’s safety rules to its adult volunteers. One of the results of that initiative is their Scout S.A.F.E. video.

This acronym is the secret to the strongest Cub Scout packs around the country

December 19, 2022 3

Use SAFE to prepare for all your Scouting activities!

The 10 essentials — a 21st century update

December 9, 2022 0

As technology has improved, the list of 10 essentials has changed. But the concept remains the same: having these items in your possession greatly increases the chances of you surviving a few unexpected nights in the wild.

Council’s winter camping program raises awareness about the dangers of opioids

November 30, 2022 0

As part of the Scout Out Opioids program, Scouts and their families learned about the dangers of opioids abuse and misuse from the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics.

Kids are losing their ability to see far away — here’s how Scouting can help

November 28, 2022 6

Pediatric ophthalmologist Noha Ekdawi says spending time outdoors — specifically, in the sunlight — is the best way to prevent myopia, or nearsightedness, in children. What do most Scout units do several times a month? Go outside!

‘Tis the season to overeat … but it doesn’t have to be!

November 25, 2022 0

Researchers say that what we eat and how much we consume is determined not by hunger, primarily, but by environmental cues such as color, aroma, variety and volume.

Incident reporting in the BSA: How it works, and why it matters

November 16, 2022 8

Incidents can occur even when the program is being delivered as designed. That’s when the BSA’s incident reporting process comes into play.

How to get trained for emergencies in the wild

November 11, 2022 0

A WFA certification helps prepare both adults and 14-and-older Scouts with the knowledge and hands-on training that can mean the difference between life and death for someone severely ill or injured in the wild.

Being prepared for Cold-Weather Camping

November 10, 2022 4

Sure, it might be cold. But as long as it’s safe to go outside, you should make every effort to get out there. Check our list below to Be Prepared for cold-weather outings.

How this BSA digital safety awareness video fits in with Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 31, 2022 0

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a division of the Department of Homeland Security, is encouraging more people to try to be the former, and not the latter. The initiative ties in nicely with what the BSA is already teaching its older youth members: How to stay safe online in part by securing your passwords.