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How to make sure your Youth Protection Training is current, print your certificate

December 20, 2021 1

Take a moment, right now, to check your Youth Protection Training status. You’ll save yourself from potential roadblocks down the road.

Take a look at Scout Life’s virtual Chess Fest: Watch it all here!

November 15, 2021 5

The Scout Life team brings you chess experts, tips to improve your game, a DIY chess set how-to and an epic chess game!

Retired BSA professional’s second act: A YouTube channel teaching outdoor skills

November 12, 2021 0

The father-son duo — both Eagle Scouts — launched their YouTube channel and website in 2019. They call it OSME.tv — or Outdoor Skills Made Easy.

Eagle project fundraising tips from a Scout whose project cost nearly $40,000

November 2, 2021 2

We asked Christian to share what he learned about fundraising for an Eagle project. You’ll find his advice — and some words from his dad — in this post.

5 lessons from Scouting that helped this Eagle Scout conquer the Appalachian Trail

October 29, 2021 8

While a typical thru-hiker takes five to seven months to walk the trail’s entire length, Ben conquered the 2,200-mile journey in just 97 days.

Scout Ranger program might be the National Park Service’s best-kept secret

October 20, 2021 6

The Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger program offers a patch to Scouts who participate in activities or service projects at national parks.

For Scouter who owns 25 flags, it’s about way more than cloth on a flagpole

October 11, 2021 0

Everything Michael Conner needed to know about flag etiquette he learned from his 1971 Boy Scout Handbook.

Catch tonight’s webinar for tips on how to get more Scouts in your troop!

September 30, 2021 0

The marketing and membership webinar series is bringing you a much-requested topic with some of the most knowledgeable and energetic guest speakers in Scouting. Tonight (Sept. 30) at 8 p.m. Eastern, gain strategies for growing

TONIGHT: Be the first to hear a special, exciting announcement!

September 29, 2021 0

Scouting’s next big adventure is on the way! And you could be the first to hear about it. What is it you ask? You’ve got to tune in to find out. That’s right – there’s

On your period and headed on a camping trip? Here’s what you need to know

September 28, 2021 8

Check out these well-used, well-tested tips for making your period just part of the journey