Scouting in the News - 2/29 - Bryan on Scouting

Iowa teen used Scouting skills to build $1,500 tiny house in his parents’ backyard

August 27, 2018 4

A 14-year-old Life Scout from Dubuque, Iowa, raised $1,500 performing odd jobs for neighbors and built his own 89-square-foot tiny house in his parents’ backyard.

These two Scouts refuse to let hearing loss slow them down

August 22, 2018 3

Julio “James” Hernandez and John D. Cobb use hearing aids, but neither young man lets his hearing loss slow him down. Each is a student finalist for the 2018 Oticon Focus on People Awards.

Female Webelos proves boys, girls have more in common than you might think

August 14, 2018 38

You can watch Brianna’s story in the latest episode of “More In Common,” a weekly show from ABC that showcases Americans from different backgrounds who come together in unexpected ways.

Could spending time outside help you live longer? A new study has the answer

August 8, 2018 0

A massive study concludes that exposure to the outdoors reduces your risk for Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature death and high blood pressure.

Eagle Scout attempting to break record with solo flight around the world

August 7, 2018 5

A Louisiana Eagle Scout is trying to soar more than 26,000 miles, flying across 22 countries in about 40 days, in an attempt to break a world record and raise awareness for a summer camp where he volunteers.

Scouts rescue riders trapped under motorcycle in South Dakota

July 25, 2018 1

After checking the scene for safety — always the first step in first aid — the Scouts remained calm and worked together to lift the Harley-Davidson motorcycle off the riders, who were unconscious at the time.

With boys rescued from Thai cave, we talked to an Eagle Scout caving expert about spelunking safety

July 11, 2018 2

We talked to Distinguished Eagle Scout Bill Steele, a caving expert, about the rescue in Thailand and caving safety.

He first tried archery as a Cub Scout, and now he’s on the USA Archery Team

July 3, 2018 0

Andrew Ford, a 15-year-old Scout from Long Beach, Calif., who learned to shoot a bow and arrow at Cub Scout camp, has been named to the USA Archery Team.

Professors to study how adult leaders foster character development in Scouts

June 20, 2018 15

Two professors from Montclair State University in New Jersey have been awarded a $5.7 million grant to study the ways adult leaders build character in Scouts.

Ute Park Fire forces Philmont to cancel treks through July 14

June 4, 2018 32

Philmont Scout Ranch announced Monday that the still-burning Ute Park Fire has forced it to cancel all backcountry treks from June 8 to July 14.