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  • [ January 27, 2023 ] Eight ideas for staying warm while cold-weather camping App Feed - Outdoors
  • [ January 26, 2023 ] Eagle Scout project addresses the need to Be Prepared if someone has a seizure App Feed - Eagle Scouts
  • [ January 25, 2023 ] Worth reading: Eagle Scout sets goal to meet every mayor in his state App Feed - Eagle Scouts
  • [ January 24, 2023 ] Eagle Scout adds name to the few that have completed the Race Across America App Feed
  • [ January 23, 2023 ] “I can’t believe it’s something I’ve actually done”: NESA’s World Explorers share details of their experience App Feed - Eagle Scouts

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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.

Cub Scouting

Everything you need to know about Scout Sunday 2021, Scout Sabbath 2021 and Scout Jumuah 2021

January 8, 2021 4

Through a trio of faith-based celebrations known as Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah, young people give back to the chartered organizations that give them so much.

Scouting Tips

What is ranked-choice voting, and how can it revolutionize your next troop election?

November 3, 2020 5

When you switch to ranked-choice voting in the next unit election, you’ll get the most-preferred candidate in the least time.

A Cub Scout and her mom work on a birdfeeder.
Cub Scouting

How to find an alternative meeting location for your pack, troop, ship or crew

October 19, 2020 13

We’ve heard from a number of unit leaders looking for an alternative meeting place during the pandemic. Here’s the five-step plan.

Harley Nygren as a Sea Scout in 1941 and at the NOAA Corps' Centennial Celebration in 2017.
App Feed - Famous Scouts

Remembering Harley Nygren, Eagle Scout, Sea Scout and scientific pioneer with NOAA

September 7, 2020 2

Harley Nygren’s legacy demonstrates the value of Scouting to get young people outside, foster an interest in STEM and deliver hands-on leadership lessons.

Ship 198 of the Del-Mar-Va Council, in a photo taken in 2019.
Sea Scouting

Members of the 2020 National Flagship share their favorite Sea Scouting memories

August 12, 2020 0

There are many great reasons to explain why Sea Scout Ship 198 of Lewes, Del. (Del-Mar-Va Council), was named the 2020 National Flagship.

Awards

Florida brother, sister earn Sea Scouting’s top rank

June 25, 2020 1

Harvey and Taylor Morrissey of Sea Scout Ship 116 in Ocala, Fla., both earned Sea Scouting’s top rank this year — a rare feat.

App Feed - For Leaders

How to run a virtual election for your troop, crew or ship’s youth leaders

June 8, 2020 7

If your Scouts BSA troop, Venturing crew or Sea Scout ship can’t hold its next election in person, it’s both easy to move that process online. 

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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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