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App Feed - Outdoors

Angling for an easy outdoors activity?

September 4, 2021 0

One of the easiest and most effective ways to keep BSA youth members of all ages engaged in the program is to get them outdoors.

App Feed - For Leaders

Get the latest in Scouting news through the new, improved magazine app

August 27, 2020 6

Even though the format for the trusted Scouting source has changed, the mission hasn’t. With the app, you’ll always have access to the latest information to help you as Scouters and as parents.

Fun

Take your kids on a #TrekAt2 without leaving your house

April 6, 2020 3

Your kids can take on rugged explorations they’ve never imagined!

Scout Life magazine

Boys’ Life wants YOU (actually your Scout) to join the magazine advisory team

October 22, 2019 3

Your Scout can tell the editors of Boys’ Life what they want to see in the magazine.

Scouting in the News

Astronaut talks from orbit to Scouts at the World Scout Jamboree

July 27, 2019 3

Astronaut and assistant Scoutmaster Andrew Morgan of Troop 452 in Friendswood, Texas, answered Scouts’ questions while aboard the International Space Station.

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Scouting Show and Tell: Share photos of your favorite Dutch oven recipes

December 26, 2018 4

For this Show and Tell, please share photos of your favorite Dutch oven recipes.

Cub Scouting

Who gets Scouting magazine? Every registered adult leader in the BSA

October 22, 2018 14

Scouting magazine, the five-times-a-year publication for BSA volunteers, is sent to all registered leaders at no extra charge.  

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There’s now a better way to leave comments on Bryan on Scouting posts

April 6, 2018 32

We’ve switched to a new commenting platform on Bryan on Scouting that will make it easier to have a conversation with your fellow volunteers. 

Scouting magazine news

What’s new in the May-June 2016 edition of Scouting magazine

April 21, 2016 0

Coming soon to your mailbox: The May-June issue of Scouting magazine features stories on Sea Scouting, troop fitness, knot-tying and much more!

Scouting magazine news

What’s new in the March-April 2016 edition of Scouting

February 19, 2016 1

The March-April issue of Scouting will be reaching mailboxes this month. Here’s a sneak peek at the stories you’ll find inside!

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