Inspirational Stories Archives

Troop 316 in Paradise, California, stays strong four years after deadly fire

September 28, 2022 1

Nov. 8, 2018, was the day of the Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history. But Scouting continued — and still does to this day.

Eagle Scout reflects on rescuing more than 100 from flooded hotel

September 20, 2022 2

“It was the biggest flood in the history of that region.” This Eagle Scout, his family and more than 100 hotel guests were caught in the middle of it.

The secret of their success: How these El Paso units serve their Hispanic community

September 14, 2022 1

Juan and Angelica Urbina are both first-generation Americans — proud of their country, and proud of their heritage. They live in the Cielo Vista area of El Paso, Texas, where they are surrounded by families

Eagle Scout makes history by summiting Everest with all-Black crew

August 25, 2022 4

At the top of the world, Evan Green stood in rare company. Only a few thousand people have been able to conquer the 29,032-foot-tall Mount Everest, and fewer than 10 were Black climbers.

How the early Scouting movement saved one of competitive swimming’s greatest pioneers

August 24, 2022 0

Growing up in the late 1800s, Charles Daniels found himself in a tough spot. His parents were divorced, so Daniels was raised by his single mom. As a teenager, he suffered from crippling anxiety. But he found solace in two activities: swimming and Scouting.

Scouts BSA training aids family’s escape from Ukraine

August 19, 2022 0

Fedote was living in Ukraine with his mother, father, younger sister, and two cats. All six of them needed to get out, and fast. Only, they didn’t know exactly how long their journey would take, and how much access they’d have to basic necessities.

Eagle Scout project makes zoo more inclusive to those with disabilities

August 3, 2022 0

For his Eagle Scout service project, Noah White came up with the idea to install a sign at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden — a place he visited frequently — that would make it easier for visitors of different abilities to enjoy the exhibits.

Life Scout takes second place in surfing at Special Olympics

July 25, 2022 0

We were thrilled last summer when Isaiah Vargas, at the time a Star Scout, was selected to compete in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Fla. We’re over the moon to report that Isaiah, now a Life Scout, brought home a silver medal from the Games this summer.

Worth reading: Eagle Scout’s essay on “The Importance of Scouting in America”

June 20, 2022 0

What impressed us the most with was how Julia used the Scouts BSA uniform as a metaphor for everything that Scouting is about.

Scouts BSA troop sets shining example of what Scouts do — helping community members in need

June 8, 2022 2

When Adam Grau, Scoutmaster of Troop 007 in Blaine, Minn., went to his senior patrol leader and patrol leaders’ council with the opportunity to conduct a rather daunting service project in exchange for a donation, the Scouts had just one objection: They wouldn’t accept the donation.