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  • [ August 9, 2022 ] Find a deal during the Scout Shop’s uniform sale App Feed
  • [ August 8, 2022 ] How do you promote Scout Life to families in your unit? App Feed - For Leaders
  • [ August 6, 2022 ] From the Scouting magazine archives: Test your Cub Scouting vocabulary with this crossword puzzle App Feed - Cub Scouts
  • [ August 5, 2022 ] Worth reading: Sea Scout, Scouts BSA member emphasizes the value of wilderness first aid App Feed - For Parents
  • [ August 4, 2022 ] Forged at the World Scout Jamboree, ‘friendship sword’ ready for visitors’ enjoyment App Feed

Sea Scouting

Left, from left: Caitlin Kagawa, Rick Kagawa, Debbie Kagawa and Sarah Breskman Battis at the 2005 National Jamboree. Right: Cosplay of Poe Dameron from Star Wars, made and worn by Caitlin Kagawa. (Poe Dameron photo by Salina Conlan)
Sea Scouting

Professional costume designer starting a cosplay Venturing crew

May 21, 2020 6

A former Venturer is starting a cosplay Venturing crew, blending her self-proclaimed “nerdery” with her professional experience in costume design.

Advancement

Advancement during COVID-19: Eagle extensions and more

March 25, 2020 22

During this unprecedented interruption to Scouting nationwide, the BSA has released new guidance on advancement during COVID-19.

Aven Alexander shows the Scout sign
Sea Scouting

Aven Alexander to lead Sea Scouts as 2020–2021 National Sea Scout Boatswain

March 12, 2020 1

Aven Alexander, a high school junior from Texas who has earned the Quartermaster Award, will serve as the 2020-2021 National Sea Scout Boatswain.

Awards

Exciting change makes this award available to more volunteers

December 16, 2019 21

Updates to the William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer Award make it possible for units to recognize multiple volunteers for their efforts to organize a new unit. 

Cub Scouts

BSA membership fee to change beginning Jan. 1, 2020

October 23, 2019 273

Starting next year, the Boy Scouts of America membership fee will be $60 a year for all registered youth in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts. The annual fee for adult members and youth in the Exploring program will be $36.

Awards

Help your Scout discover their future by checking out these scholarships, offers

October 8, 2019 0

Your Scouts can apply for expeditions and scholarships on this page; some application deadlines are at the end of this month.

Cub Scouts

Scouting Show and Tell: Summer adventures

September 5, 2019 0

What did you and your Scouts do this summer? Show us!

Cub Scouts

17 interesting, poignant or clever reasons behind pack, troop and crew numbers

August 28, 2019 91

Over the years, we’ve heard from a number of packs, troops, crews and ships with the fascinating story behind their unit number. Here are 17 examples.

Scouting in the News

Former Sea Explorer recounts her groundbreaking voyage around the world

July 16, 2019 1

This former Sea Explorer sailed around the world — her story is now being shared on the big screen in a new documentary.

Awards

6 reasons why Ship 16 of Virginia was named 2019’s top Sea Scout ship

June 3, 2019 9

This “united family” was rewarded with the 2019 Sea Scouts BSA National Flagship Award — an honor presented to the country’s top Sea Scout ship.  

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