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Illinois Scout focuses Eagle project on helping veterans

May 19, 2025 0

“Veterans have done so much for this country, and I just want a turn to help them out when they are in need,” Chris Vargas says.

Meet Devang Desai, Scouting America’s newest national commissioner

May 14, 2025 0

Incoming national commissioner, Devang Desai, envisions opportunities to retell the organization’s incredible century-long history as well as showcase the many ways today’s youth can grow and have fun in Scouting.

2025 Eagle Scout Project of the Year: He packed 100,000 meals to feed Haitians

April 16, 2025 8

For his exceptional efforts, Jamesly Jesse of Troop 85 in Moweaqua, Ill., received the 2025 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award.

What is the Scouts BSA Test Lab, and how can it benefit your troop?

March 17, 2025 0

The Scouts BSA Test Lab is a way for Scouts and adults to try out new potential merit badges, report back on their experiences and, in the process, help shape the future of Scouting.

This troop makes a splash at its annual aquatics campout

March 12, 2025 0

This annual campout serves as a way to introduce new Scouts to the fun activities the troop does.

A photo of three Scouts bundled up during a snowstorm

Rare winter storm allows New Orleans Scouts to earn the Snow Sports merit badge

March 3, 2025 0

Earlier this winter, the city of New Orleans got 10 inches of snow in one day. For the Amadeo family, it meant an opportunity to earn the Snow Sports merit badge.

An image of the Multisport merit badge emblem

Scouting America launching Multisport merit badge; here are the requirements

February 28, 2025 3

Multisport, an athletic competition that features a combination of two or more sports, is now a Scouting America merit badge.

Cub Scouts spread Valentine’s cheer to local seniors, plus other news in Scouting

February 14, 2025 0

Cub Scouts spread Valentine’s cheer to local seniors, plus other news in Scouting, including Scouting history display in Eastern North Carolina and Charting new waters: Sea Scouts in Titusville.

A photo showing members of the Scouts BSA National Youth Council speaking to the Scouting America National Executive Board

How these Scouts BSA youth leaders impressed the Scouting America National Executive Board

February 13, 2025 6

The Scouts BSA program is designed to be led by youth and guided by adults. You’d have a hard time finding a better illustration of that philosophy than at this week’s Scouting America National Executive

Scouts in Rhode Island enjoy ice skating – at summer camp

February 12, 2025 0

This frigid winter is the perfect time to go ice skating, but at Camp Yawgoog, summertime is also great.