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Six recruiting secrets from a Scouts BSA troop that doubled in size in the past year

March 27, 2020 3

He’s seen the troop grow from 24 members about four months after the launch of Scouts BSA in February 2019 to more than 50 girls today.

Advancement during COVID-19: Official details about Eagle extensions and more

March 25, 2020 20

During this unprecedented interruption to Scouting nationwide, the BSA has released new guidance on advancement during COVID-19.

Testing the Scouts BSA Handbook on my Kindle e-reader.

Scouts BSA Handbook for Boys, Scouts BSA Handbook for Girls now available on Kindle

March 23, 2020 36

The Scouts BSA Handbook for Boys and Scouts BSA Handbook for Girls are now on Kindle, making it easier than ever for your Scouts to find what they need.

Merit badges for social distancing: 58 badges Scouts can complete at home

March 20, 2020 77

These merit badges meet two main criteria: They don’t involve visits to public places and their requirements can be completed indoors or in a back yard.

How to conduct a board of review through videoconferencing

March 16, 2020 15

Even before the coronavirus prompted concern about face-to-face meetings, Scouts have been able to conduct boards of review by video.

What’s your 11th Essential? Seasoned Scout leader has a suggestion to share

March 13, 2020 16

If you only have room in your backpack for 10 items, make it the Ten Essentials. But let’s say you have a little extra space. What’s your 11th Essential?

Two Scouts BSA troops — one for boys, one for girls — summit Mount Kilimanjaro

March 11, 2020 1

A pair of Scouts BSA troops from Connecticut — boys Troop 175 and girls Troop 1175 — successfully summited Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa.

Scouts see how robotics revolutionized medicine at Texas hospital

February 27, 2020 1

Scouts with Troop 125 of Dallas, Texas, recently got to operate a $2 million medical robot, making the Robotics merit badge come to life.

2019 merit badge rankings: Which were the most popular?

February 17, 2020 3

Let’s take a deep dive into the complete 2019 merit badge rankings — from the year’s most popular merit badge to its absolute rarest.

Tips for planning a successful, diverse Ten Commandments hike

February 6, 2020 4

With Scout Sunday, Sabbath and Jumuah slated for this weekend, it might be an ideal time to examine the 12th point of the Scout Law with your Scouts.