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International Scouting

Micaiah Balonek, who lives most of the year in India, wears a Hindi interpreter strip.
Cub Scouts

If you speak a language other than English, here’s a patch you can wear with pride

November 5, 2020 6

The interpreter strip is a visible sign to others that you’re available for conversation in a language other than English.

Fun

Register now for the Jamboree-on-the-Air/Jamboree-on-the-Internet

October 6, 2020 0

If you’ve never experienced the digital or amateur radio events before, this might be the perfect time to attend, especially with many of us Scouting at home.

Left: A Scout from Troop 1345G talks about her favorite recipe. Right: Scouts from Troop 2 talk about their Scout ranks.
International Scouting

A world of good: Virginia Scouts hold virtual meeting with Scouts from Afghanistan

May 11, 2020 3

Troop 1345G of Burke, Va., held a virtual meeting with Troop 2 of Kabul, Afghanistan. They talked about patches, food and favorite hobbies.

The JOTI virtual campsite shows some of the activities Scouts can enjoy from April 3–5, 2020.
Fun

Jamboree on the Internet: Special Edition arrives at exactly the right time

April 2, 2020 5

From April 3–5, join a special edition of Jamboree on the Internet, a digital event designed to help Scouts connect, make new friends and develop skills.

International Scouting

Scouts Australia responds to BSA support: ‘Overwhelmed and incredibly grateful’

February 7, 2020 7

Support from the worldwide community of Scouting, including from members of the BSA, has been an “enormous comfort” to members of Scouts Australia.

Scouts Australia patch with bush fire smoke in background
International Scouting

Buy this patch to help our fellow Scouts affected by the fires in Australia

January 22, 2020 18

Our brothers and sisters in Scouts Australia are selling patches to benefit Scouts who lost their homes in the country’s devastating wildfires.

International Scouting

Can you hear me now? It’s time for the Jamboree-on-the-Air, Jamboree-on-the-Internet

October 17, 2019 0

The largest Scouting event in the world is set for this weekend: the Jamboree-on-the-Air and Jamboree-on-the-Internet.

Awards

Scouts, leaders honored with awards at the World Scout Jamboree

August 8, 2019 15

Scouts worked on awards at the World Scout Jamboree — from Eagle Scout board of reviews to a jamboree-specific challenge.

International Scouting

Scouts honor 75th anniversary of D-Day at Normandy Camporee 2019

May 20, 2019 8

This chance to witness a place so vital to world history brought thousands of Scouts to France for the Transatlantic Council’s Normandy Camporee 2019.

International Scouting

How to join the BSA contingent at Scouting events in Brazil or Poland in 2020

April 10, 2019 4

In 2020, the BSA will send a contingent of Scouts and adult leaders to international Scouting events in Brazil and Poland.

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