Summit Bechtel Reserve - Bryan on Scouting

Summit Bechtel Reserve an example of how BSA facilities can shine year-round

June 7, 2019 7

With the completion of state-of-the-art buildings for training and lodging, SBR will soon realize its goal of becoming a 365-day home for Scouting.

‘Linked troop’ Wood Badge course at SBR will blaze a new trail for training

June 5, 2019 25

An inventive new Wood Badge course will give participants a chance to experience the “linked troop” model used by many Scouts BSA troops.

National Jamboree

Theme, logo for 2021 National Jamboree will invite Scouts to ‘Face the Challenge’

May 31, 2019 7

The BSA has unveiled the logo and theme for the 2021 National Jamboree — signaling an exciting new approach that will challenge Scouts and Venturers.

Complete guide to visiting the 2019 World Scout Jamboree

March 21, 2019 29

Day passes for the 2019 World Scout Jamboree are now available, giving everyone a chance to experience this summer’s global gathering of Scouts.

These countries are coming to the 2019 World Scout Jamboree

November 28, 2018 7

Four out of every five people at the 2019 World Scout Jamboree will be from a country that isn’t the United States.

Get your Scouts out of town and look up for awe-inspiring views

November 2, 2018 3

Instill a love for astronomy by taking your Scouts to these “dark sky” places where they can see the Milky Way and more.

2019-2020 preview: Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base at Summit Bechtel Reserve

October 31, 2018 1

Choose your own adventure at the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.

Scouts, Venturers can submit Out of Eden Walk essays for shot at trip of a lifetime

September 17, 2018 0

Two worthy winners — from SBR, Northern Tier and Philmont — will be selected to join National Geographic Fellow Paul Salopek on his journey.

West Virginia University wants to educate the next generation of BSA professionals

September 13, 2018 2

West Virginia University, a strong supporter of Scouting, will offer a one-of-a-kind degree program to train future leaders of organizations like the BSA.

Eagle Scout business leader recalls the time when Neil Armstrong drove him to his council’s Eagle dinner

August 10, 2018 3

Dave Alexander’s passion for Scouting was launched into orbit when the Eagle Scout met the other Eagle Scout: Neil Armstrong, then an X-15 pilot who would become the first man on the moon.