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Troops and ships in this council use an Honor Bell to salute people and events

November 10, 2021 2

All across the Old North State Council in North Carolina, the Honor Bell rings out in sonorous style — an impactful addition to ceremonies and events.

Awards

Step back in time to experience a BSA Historic Trail near you and earn an award

August 11, 2021 14

The BSA Historic Trails, a collection of nearly 300 hiking paths from 38 states, help young people connect with history.

Advancement

Take note of these 11 key changes in the 2021 Guide to Advancement

August 2, 2021 6

For the 2021 update, a team of national-level professionals and volunteers went through every word of the Guide to make minor and major revisions.

Cub Scouting

Scott Sorrels, BSA’s National Commissioner, discusses the organization’s next steps

July 13, 2021 23

As we transition into a post-pandemic era, what is a solution for returning to normalcy? Start a Cub Scout pack. Even better, start a Tiger den.

Cub Scouting

On July 3, watch the final ‘Scout Saturday Live,’ the show made by and for Scouts

June 30, 2021 0

“Scout Saturday Live!,” the YouTube show created by Scouts for Scouts will air its series finale at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, July 3.

Cub Scouting

Dan Ownby, BSA’s National Chair, talks Scouting’s bright future ahead

June 29, 2021 11

Bryan on Scouting caught up with BSA National Chair Dan Ownby to discuss the latest BSA news and what volunteers need to know.

Awards

Bravo Zulu to the recipients of the 2020 National Sea Scout Leadership Award

June 11, 2021 2

Last month, Sea Scouts BSA awarded the 2020 National Sea Scout Leadership Award to eight individuals who have gone above and beyond to support Sea Scouting.

Cub Scouting

BSA membership fee to change beginning Aug. 1, 2021

June 8, 2021 22

The Boy Scouts of America has worked to keep the annual membership fee as low as possible, but with rising operating costs, the fee will be increased to maintain the program.

Sea Scouting

Sea Scouting’s top youth for 2021–22 sees exciting things on the horizon

April 23, 2021 0

Cassidy Christian, a 19-year-old from the Denver Area Council, has been named the 2021–22 National Sea Scout Boatswain.

Eagle Scout

Five things young people can do after becoming Eagle Scouts

April 9, 2021 12

Eagle Scouts have a number of ways to continue their Scouting journey after receiving the highest rank in Scouts BSA.

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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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