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A blast from the past—in code

May 4, 2012 66

Get ready to dot-dot your I’s and dash your T’s. Today, the Boy Scouts of America released the Morse Code Interpreter Strip, an official patch for Scouts and Scouters who can demonstrate their ability to

During National Park Week, the great outdoors becomes even greater

April 20, 2012 2

What’s the only thing better than visiting a national park with Scouts? Taking that same trip for free. That’s the beauty of National Park Week, held this year from April 21-29. For these nine glorious days

What’s the No. 1 killer of children? (or: How the BSA keeps your Scouts safe)

April 19, 2012 4

Every hour in the United States, a child dies from a preventable injury. Car crashes, suffocation, drowning, poisoning, fires, and falls took the lives of more than 9,000 children in 2009, according to a Centers for

10 memorable ways to pump up your Scoutmaster’s or Cubmaster’s Minute

April 17, 2012 10

You’ve got 60 seconds; make them count. After a pack or troop meeting filled with learning, fun, and fellowship comes the grand finale: the Scoutmaster’s or Cubmaster’s Minute. Consider it a closing argument to your

Submit your ‘urban forest’ photos to win U.S. Forest Service contest

April 13, 2012 0

While you may dream of a picturesque backyard—dotted with mountain peaks, green trees, and acres of land for you to explore—more than 80 percent of the U.S. population resides in urban areas. And, as our

Five ways to get involved in National Welding Month

April 2, 2012 2

Unless one of their relatives won last week’s Mega Millions jackpot, your Scouts will need a job some day. Sorry. Just one of life’s little realities. But here’s the good news: Part of helping Scouts

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,