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  • [ March 27, 2026 ] Scouting prepares for Season 2 of Clean Waterways! Here’s how you can participate. App Feed - Outdoors
  • [ March 26, 2026 ] How to celebrate America’s 250th with your Cub Scouts Cub Scouting
  • [ March 24, 2026 ] Want to get your Scout to talk? Try a chat around the campfire Camping
  • [ March 23, 2026 ] Merit badge test lab turns 1. We ask an expert how it’s working. Advancement
  • [ March 18, 2026 ] First Aid is first — again. 2025 merit badge rankings are here. App Feed

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Advancement

Merit badge test lab turns 1. We ask an expert how it’s working.

March 23, 2026 0

Nine concepts are currently in the Scouts BSA Test Lab. Here’s how the lab is shaping future of Scouting.

App Feed

First Aid is first — again. 2025 merit badge rankings are here.

March 18, 2026 4

The latest merit badge rankings show First Aid is still popular. Golf made the biggest jump for the second consecutive year. What else is trending?

Cub Scouting

From attics to online archives, Scout leaders built a 13,500-item virtual museum

March 3, 2026 2

Curators aren’t finished yet. There’s still plenty of memorabilia to collect in time for the Horseshoe Scout Reservation’s 100th anniversary in 2027.

App Feed

Sea Scout’s Antarctic mission helps shed light on icebergs

March 2, 2026 0

This Sea Scout hopes his research will unlock a new understanding about the floating masses of frozen water — and how they could share clues about our planet’s climate.

Eagle Scout

221 and counting: how this Houston-area troop continues to turn out Eagle Scouts

February 25, 2026 0

Troop 242 has produced more Black Eagle Scouts than any troop in the nation. We caught up with its Scoutmaster to discuss the troop’s legacy and success.

Camping

Can AI help you create the best packing list ever? We found out.

February 20, 2026 5

We asked Artificial Intelligence to generate a camping list. How did it do? See what’s on the list and what our experts said.

Cub Scouting

Troop Traditions: See what this council and the KC Royals have in common

February 17, 2026 1

Scouting America councils organize amazing annual events for their troops and packs. Read about this baseball outing in Kansas City.

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Merit Badges

80 merit badges updated for 2026

February 11, 2026 3

Some merit badges were tweaked. Some experienced an overhaul. The goal is to modernize and refresh the merit badge program so it runs more efficiently.

App Feed

Your guide to this year’s Scout Sunday, Scout Shabbat and Scout Jumuah

January 29, 2026 0

Traditionally, many units celebrate Scout Sunday on the Sunday before Scouting America’s birthday, which is Feb. 8. This year, that Sunday falls on Feb. 8.

App Feed

How do you start a troop tradition?

January 7, 2026 0

Planning campouts and day outings works well when adult leaders and Scouts collaborate. If you need help, we have tips and printable planners.

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