Scouts BSA Archives - On Scouting

NESA bestows more than $500K in scholarships to Eagle Scouts

July 21, 2022 0

More than 5,000 young men and women applied for this year’s scholarships. The funds, totaling $536,000, were recently awarded to 65 Eagle Scouts.

Scouts spend quality time with their mothers during annual campout

June 9, 2022 1

Many mothers in Troop 29 in North Mankato, Minnesota, usually left the outdoor adventures to the fathers. But the dads and Scouts still wanted to involve the moms, so they created “Mom’s Camp.”

Fraternal twins share leadership lessons as they serve as senior patrol leaders

June 7, 2022 0

Isabella and Victor Vaccaro enjoy doing a lot of activities together, like basketball and horseback riding. The twin 15-year-olds of Olathe, Kan., can add another one to the list: leadership.

Be Prepared for some Scouts to get homesick this summer

May 20, 2022 2

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.

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.

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

April 28, 2022 13

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

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

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.

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.

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.