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What’s your unit’s electronics policy?

March 14, 2012 40

Should you allow your Scouts to bring their smartphones on camping trips? Sure, Scouters and Scouts can do it all with these powerful gadgets. A smartphone (or tablet) is a watch, an alarm clock, a

A team-by-team guide to the BSA’s new Major League Soccer alliance

March 9, 2012 1

The Major League Soccer season starts March 10, and with it comes an exciting opportunity for Scouts and Scouters nationwide. As I told you in January, MLS and the Boy Scouts of America joined forces

BSA’s 2011 Report to the Nation recaps a great year of Scouting

February 10, 2012 4

What have Scouts been up to for the past year? Tons. But instead of merely telling you, why don’t I show you? The Boy Scouts of America released its 2011 Report to the Nation today,

Happy 102nd Birthday, Boy Scouts of America!

February 8, 2012 6

For 102 years old, the Boy Scouts of America sure looks good. The nation’s top youth-serving organization was born on Feb. 8, 1910 — five score and two years ago today. But despite its age,

Check out Welding merit badge requirements, launch info, video

January 30, 2012 35

Update (March 5, 2012): As of Feb. 24, the merit badge is now “live”! The pamphlet should be in your local Scout Shop, or you can order it through ScoutStuff by clicking here. Once it’s earned,

Calling all young inventors! (deadline May 7)

January 24, 2012 4

The next big thing: Will one of your Scouts invent it? Encourage that future Ford, Fulton, or Bell to enter the Boy Scouts of America and Edison Nation Challenge, where creative thinkers could get help turning

For No Name-Calling Week, a reminder that words can hurt

January 23, 2012 10

Idiot! Retard! Geek! Has a Scout in your unit called another Scout one of these names—or worse? If so, did you take action? No Name-Calling Week begins today, so it’s an excellent time to remind

“Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?” debuts fall 2012

January 20, 2012 12

In a test of outdoors skills, who would win: Boy Scouts or adults who are out of Scouting? Though the answer seems obvious, it’ll sure be fun to see those adults try. That’s the promise

Nine ways to be a better Scouter in 2012

December 29, 2011 7

Here’s a New Year’s resolution you’ll want to keep: Be a better Scouter next year. I should point out that you’re already pretty great. Like in business, a big part of being a successful Scouting

Are fireworks an approved Scouting activity?

December 28, 2011 23

Thinking of ringing in the New Year or celebrating the Fourth of July by setting off some fireworks with your Boy Scout troop or Venturing crew? Think again. Unless you and your Scouts are watching