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  • [ June 12, 2025 ] Scouts Then and Now: Chapter 33 App Feed - Cub Scouts
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  • [ June 5, 2025 ] The new online pack meeting resources make planning meetings fun, simple and easy App Feed - Cub Scouts
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National Sea Scout flagship’s secret? Let the youth lead

August 7, 2024 0

Scouting is fun, and quite often, really silly. The Sea Scouts in Ship 502 of Houston, Texas, embrace the silliness.

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National Sea Scouts boatswain promotes program

November 28, 2023 3

Halfway through his term as the top youth member of Sea Scouting, Evan Nazareth and the team of national quarterdeck officers have been working hard to encourage others to join in the fun.

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Six steps to planning a successful campout for Venturers, Sea Scouts and Scouts BSA members

September 27, 2023 0

Campout planning can be a challenge for both youth and adults. What activities do we do? How do we fit it all into a workable schedule for the weekend? How can we compete with sports,

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Sea Scouts douse burning boat they encountered during long cruise

August 30, 2023 0

As the Sea Scouts headed to Port Townsend, Wash., an emergency call blared over the radio. The U.S. Coast Guard was calling for assistance to a boat fire.

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Mark your calendars for Scouting events, including religious observances

August 15, 2023 3

As you plan your unit’s upcoming year, you might want to mark down annual celebrations and events.

Members of Sea Scout Ship Viking
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The secret of their success: How Sea Scout Ship Viking develops leadership, character

June 27, 2023 1

The SSS Viking, an all-girls Sea Scouts unit chartered to the San Francisco Whaling Sailboat Association, was recently named the BoatUS National Sea Scout Flagship.

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Bravo Zulu to the recipients of the 2023 National Sea Scout Leadership Award

June 14, 2023 0

Let’s also say “Bravo Zulu” (the nautical way to say “well done”) to the most recent award recipients.

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Sea Scout becomes first in council to earn Duke of Edinburgh’s award

May 1, 2023 3

Eliza Sutton saw how earning The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award would enhance her personal organization and leadership skills — and even how she plays the viola. 

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Sea Scout’s project sheds light on the importance of proper fishing line disposal

February 23, 2023 2

Disposing of monofilament fishing line is a tricky thing. A properly planned and executed recycling program is the answer, but not all marinas and other fishing areas have such a system in place. That’s where Sea Scout Quinn Laffey — and other public servants like him – can help.

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Take time to focus on reverence during Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath, Scout Jumuah

January 31, 2023 7

Each February, around the time of the BSA’s birthday, we ask Scouts to focus on the 12th point of the Scout Law: reverent.

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