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Guide to Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah

January 3, 2018 24

Scout Sunday 2018, Scout Sabbath 2018 and Scout Jumuah 2018 strengthen the connection between Scouting and our faith-based chartered partners.

Grab your hiking boots and go trekking — in the city?

December 26, 2017 17

A Scout hike likely conjures up images of backpacking by a pristine lake. Or for one Ohio Scout, it could mean touring the streets of downtown Manhattan.

How to nominate someone for the Sea Scout Leadership Award

December 15, 2017 0

Nominations are open for the Sea Scout Leadership Award, presented for exceptional contributions at the council, area, regional or national level.

Scoutbook now automatically syncs with BSA national advancement database

December 7, 2017 45

An important update allows units with active Scoutbook subscriptions to sync their youth advancement with ScoutNet. But you need to activate the sync.

Why every Scout unit needs a New Member Coordinator

December 6, 2017 35

It’s called the New Member Coordinator, and if your unit recharters soon, you should find one or more volunteers to serve in this vital role.

Selling the perfect Christmas tree

December 5, 2017 4

Selling Christmas trees can be a great way for a troop or crew to earn some money, work on salesmanship techniques and practice elements of the Scout Law.

‘Top Chef Jr.’ seeking young chefs, ages 9 to 14, for season 2

December 1, 2017 0

Top Chef Jr. is seeking young chefs ages 9 to 14 for season 2 of its reality cooking competition on Universal Kids, the rebranded Sprout network.

A Scout’s guide to earning and wearing a religious emblem

November 13, 2017 61

Representing an array of faiths, religious emblems encourage Scouts, Venturers and adult volunteers to strengthen their faith-based journey within Scouting.

Dancer Derek Hough using star power to support Scouting, national parks

November 10, 2017 4

Derek Hough, the Emmy-winning dancer and choreographer, is using his fame and talents to support the Boy Scouts of America and America’s national parks.

Scouting Alumni & Friends to offer grants for council alumni committees

October 13, 2017 2

Through its new grant programs, Scouting Alumni & Friends is offering free money to help councils boost their engagement with alumni.