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How a trip to Kandersteg in Switzerland changed this Eagle Scout’s life

January 28, 2019 12

Over winter break, Dakota Scott spent a week at Kandersteg in Switzerland. He met 29 young people from 15 different national Scout organizations.

Have a very particular set of skills? The World Scout Jamboree needs you on staff

December 14, 2018 9

The 2019 World Scout Jamboree still needs a few Scouters with special skills to help make this once-in-a-generation event truly world class.

These countries are coming to the 2019 World Scout Jamboree

November 28, 2018 7

Four out of every five people at the 2019 World Scout Jamboree will be from a country that isn’t the United States.

Scout’s Eagle project earns World Scouting award, trip to United Nations

October 12, 2018 2

Mikaeel Martinez Jaka, a Life Scout from Virginia, received the World Organization of the Scout Movement’s prestigious Messengers of Peace Heroes Award.

In a world too often seen through a screen, ‘Scouting reminds us there’s another way’

August 30, 2018 4

As the pace of our world quickens, families have fewer opportunities for face-to-face interactions and outdoors experiences. That’s why Didi Gorman is thankful for Scouting.

This Scout wanted to help his home away from home — in South Africa

August 28, 2018 2

When word reached a Tennessee Life Scout about a school in need of help, he decided to do his Eagle Scout project in a village more than 8,000 miles away from his hometown.

From knots to explosives awareness, Scouters in NATO guide Afghan Scouts

August 15, 2018 8

Scouters who are stationed in Afghanistan as part of NATO’s support mission devote their time teaching skills in the Middle Eastern country’s revived Scouting program.

Cub Scout pack sings ‘around the world’

July 31, 2018 0

A Tiger Scout in an Arizona pack became a ‘messenger of peace’ when he and his dad organized a Skype call from a home in India for girls in need.

Sea Scouts from Northeast Region dominate at 2018 Koch Cup sailing event

July 18, 2018 2

A pair of Sea Scouts from Cambridge, Mass., took home the top prize at last week’s 2018 William I. Koch International Sea Scout Cup in Galveston, Texas.

Help wanted: Staff still needed in these areas at the 2019 World Scout Jamboree

June 28, 2018 53

Positions are available to serve on the International Service Team at the 2019 World Scout Jamboree. IST has openings in most areas, but help is especially wanted in the medical and program sectors.