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  • [ May 21, 2022 ] From the Scouting magazine archives: A year with a new-Scout patrol App Feed - Scouts BSA
  • [ May 20, 2022 ] Be Prepared for some Scouts to get homesick this summer App Feed - For Parents
  • [ May 19, 2022 ] Happy 50th birthday to NESA! Here are 5 things you need to know about the National Eagle Scout Association Alumni
  • [ May 18, 2022 ] Here’s an Eagle Scout congratulatory letter request template to use or adapt App Feed - For Parents
  • [ May 17, 2022 ] With BSA’s international travel ban lifted, troop enjoys scuba adventure in Honduras App Feed - Outdoors

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Be Prepared for some Scouts to get homesick this summer

May 20, 2022 0

Lots of Scouts (and maybe a few adults) will experience some symptoms of homesickness during campouts. Identifying and addressing it appropriately will go a long way toward making camp the wonderful experience it should be.

App Feed

Some project! First Class Scout builds pig house for community farm

May 6, 2022 0

When he first visited the Allaire Community Farm with his grandmother a few years ago, Zac Clifton fell in love with it.

App Feed - Cub Scouts

Update to Scouts BSA joining requirements opens the door to more young people

April 28, 2022 11

A change to the Scouts BSA joining requirements will make it easier for young people to join a troop alongside their friends and classmates.

App Feed - Scouts BSA

2021 merit badge rankings: Return of summer camps shuffles the list again

April 26, 2022 6

In 2021, the top five shuffled again as summer camp favorites like Swimming, First Aid and Environmental Science bounced back in a big way.

A group of Scouts and Venturers at Nuruddin's Eagle project
App Feed - For Leaders

Leave a legacy, be OK with mistakes — and 5 other tips for a life-changing Eagle project

February 25, 2022 1

Nuruddin Abdul-Rashid’s Eagle project has left an impact on his Virginia town, but the journey has made an impact on him, too.

App Feed - For Leaders

Lessons learned from an Eagle Scout court of honor conducted via Zoom

February 23, 2022 0

The only difference between Jacob Finch’s Eagle Scout court of honor and a “typical” one was the venue. His court of honor was held via Zoom.

App Feed - For Leaders

Scoutmaster conferences: Tips, guidelines and 20 questions to consider asking

February 18, 2022 7

The Scoutmaster conference can serve as both an important check-in and a rare chance to get direct feedback from Scouts.

App Feed - For Parents

Notice anything about this list of skills Gen Zers wish they were learning in school?

February 16, 2022 6

A new survey identifies subject areas that Gen Zers say they aren’t learning in school — but wish they were. Notice anything about the list?

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Missouri council empowers Scouts to become incredible innovators

February 1, 2022 1

With 3D printers, laser engraving equipment and computer-aided design software and machines at the Sinquefield Invention Lab, Scouts in Missouri’s Great Rivers Council get to make some pretty cool stuff.

App Feed - For Leaders

When is Scout Sunday 2022? And what about Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah?

January 28, 2022 2

Through Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah, Scouts take a moment to reflect on their faith. Here’s what you need to know.

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