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Oh, Christmas tree! Troop’s unique project blends service, fundraising, conservation

January 29, 2020 2

Troop 117 has found an innovative way to serve the community, conserve the environment and raise money for troop adventures — all at the same time.

‘Friendly competition’ in Scouting brings brother and sister closer together

January 20, 2020 0

They’ve worked on merit badges together, were inducted into the Order of the Arrow at the same time, and have even attended some of the same camporees.

A year in the life of Troop 5109, one of the first Scouts BSA troops for girls

January 10, 2020 9

In its first year, Troop 5109 has camped in sun and rain. They’ve earned merit badges and religious emblems. And they’ve developed amazing confidence.

In its effort to welcome a vegetarian Scout, troop embarks on a culinary adventure

January 1, 2020 30

When a vegetarian Scout joined the troop, a teachable moment emerged — a chance to show Scouts that vegetarian meals can be just as tasty.

Can a den chief work with a Cub Scout den of the opposite gender?

December 30, 2019 13

Can a Scouts BSA boy be a den chief for a girl Cub Scout den? Can a Scouts BSA girl be a den chief for a boy Cub Scout den? We asked the expert.

8-year-old Cub Scout raises money for Scouts BSA troop that had its trailer stolen

December 27, 2019 1

Ashley, an 8-year-old Cub Scout, loves camping with her friends. So she knew just how hard it must be to lose all your stuff.

Scouts invent handy way to remember first aid steps

December 19, 2019 9

These Chicago Scouts came up with a mnemonic device to remember the eight steps of handling an emergency.

Exciting change makes this award available to more volunteers

December 16, 2019 20

Updates to the William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer Award make it possible for units to recognize multiple volunteers for their efforts to organize a new unit.

Check out some of the best pack, troop and crew websites of 2019

December 11, 2019 22

After browsing hundreds of unit websites, we came up with a list of 10 that do it really well with clean designs and intelligent organization.

When is Scout Sunday 2020? What about Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah?

December 9, 2019 10

Scout Sunday 2020, held in February, gives Scouts a highly visible way to show their appreciation for faith-based chartered organizations.