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Eagle Scout

I interview the Eagle Scout on ‘The Voice,’ and he hits all the right notes

February 17, 2012 7

Phillip Arnold had just returned from the first round of The Voice in Los Angeles, where, by all accounts, he stole the show. He was adored by the celebrity judges and praised by entertainment bloggers.

Scouting in the News

WATCH: How did our favorite Eagle Scout singer do on ‘The Voice’?

February 14, 2012 11

Pip didn’t just sing last night. He “absolutely blew the roof off the place,” said host Carson Daly. Phillip Arnold, known on the show as Pip, gave a powerful rendition of The Animals’ “House of

Eagle Scout

BSA’s 2011 Report to the Nation recaps a great year of Scouting

February 10, 2012 4

What have Scouts been up to for the past year? Tons. But instead of merely telling you, why don’t I show you? The Boy Scouts of America released its 2011 Report to the Nation today,

Eagle Scout

From Scouting to the Super Bowl: Eagle Scout slackliner shares his story

February 9, 2012 10

UPDATE (March 13, 2012): The BSA’s Health and Safety Team has officially approved slacklining — with certain safety qualifications. Click here for details.  Who was that slacklining at the Super Bowl? It’s Andy Lewis, who

Fun

U.K.’s newest Scouter: Kate Middleton

January 27, 2012 8

No shock that Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, is making headlines again. But what may surprise you is why: She just joined the global Scouting movement as a volunteer with the U.K. Scout Association. The

Fun

“Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?” debuts fall 2012

January 20, 2012 12

In a test of outdoors skills, who would win: Boy Scouts or adults who are out of Scouting? Though the answer seems obvious, it’ll sure be fun to see those adults try. That’s the promise

Scouting in the News

Major League Soccer and the BSA: A perfect one-two

January 12, 2012 2

Teamwork. As important in Scouting as it is in Major League Soccer. And both organizations strive to Be Prepared for the future. Not a stretch, then, to understand why Scouting and the nation’s top professional

Eagle Scout

Reaching a goal, inspiring Scouts to do the same

January 11, 2012 6

How far would you go to inspire your Scouts? One assistant Scoutmaster had a specific distance in mind: 140.6 miles. That’s the distance of an Ironman triathlon — 2.4 miles swimming, 112 miles biking, and

Scouting in the News

A good turn that spans 1,200 miles

December 19, 2011 0

Combine Scouting with comfort food, and what do you get? In Troop 36’s case, you get a Good Turn. Scouts and Scouters from this California unit heard about people in need 1,200 miles away and

Eagle Scout

Taylor Swift honors Eagle Scout at TeenNick HALO Awards

November 4, 2011 1

How does it feel getting a shout out from Taylor Swift? Ask Eagle Scout James O’Dwyer, whose relief program in Alabama to provide aid to tornado victims caught Swift’s eye. The singer, who has donated

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