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Forged at the World Scout Jamboree, ‘friendship sword’ ready for visitors’ enjoyment

August 4, 2022 0

The blade, bestowed the name Cáirdeas, is now complete. And it may soon return to the place from whence it was forged.

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Registration now open for National Wood Badge Course at the Summit — the most fun you’ll have getting trained

July 14, 2022 7

Registration is open for the next National Model Linked Troop Wood Badge Course, set for Oct. 24-28, 2022, at the Summit in West Virginia.

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Missing the World Scout Moot? Check out the Rover Rally at the Summit

April 4, 2022 4

The Summit Bechtel Reserve will host the first-ever Rover Rally, inspired by the World Scout Moot, from July 31 to Aug. 6 for young adults ages 18-26. 

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Win a trip to Family Adventure Camp by tuning into #TrekOnTuesday April 5

March 30, 2022 1

Adventure is for everyone. Both Scouts and their families can now enjoy the amazing experiences Philmont Scout Ranch, Sea Base and the Summit Bechtel Reserve offer by attending Family Adventure Camp. And next week, you

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Book your summer vacation at one of the BSA’s Family Adventure Camps

February 17, 2022 0

Where are you going on vacation this summer?

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The BSA has selected its 2023 National Jamboree Chair

October 13, 2021 8

The pieces continue to fall into place for the 2023 National Jamboree. Earlier today, the BSA’s National Executive Board announced that former BSA National Commissioner Tico Perez will serve as the 2023 National Jamboree Chair.

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Celebrate freedom at the Summit Bechtel Reserve during the Adventure ON! Freedom Festival

August 17, 2021 1

For years, Scouts from around the country have enjoyed the many fun activities at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Next month, the public will be invited to the property to experience the same fun, plus a whole lot more.

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High-adventure guides share tips for Family Adventure Camp

July 12, 2021 3

If you’ve never been to any of BSA’s high-adventure bases, what are the must-do activities and attractions? Let’s ask some BSA guides from each of the bases.

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You can still register for next year because BSA high-adventure bases are #Open4Adventure

July 1, 2021 1

If you and your Scouts want to take part in one (or more) of the life-changing experiences available at high-adventure bases, you can still do so in 2022.

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Tying knots: Summit Bechtel Reserve now hosts weddings, too

June 18, 2021 1

The Summit Bechtel Reserve, the BSA’s high-adventure haven in wild and wonderful West Virginia, is now hosting weddings.

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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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